At this point, after four years of conflict and all the details that have been revealed with the memoirs of the Duke of Sussex, it is clear that there is a competition between Prince William and Prince Harry that did not end with the departure of the younger. Of the British monarchy, you only have to look at the strategy they are following to reach an international audience. Although each has his own style and reason, both followed in the footsteps of their father Charles III, perhaps one of the first environmentalists of his time, and soon began to promote various initiatives related to protecting the environment against change. Climate, conservationism or wildlife protection. Last week the Prince of Wales was the main hero when he presented his award in South Africa EarthshotAn award that funds solutions that create a positive impact, however, in a few days, magazine Time Prince Harry has been elevated to “titan” status by being one of the business world’s most influential figures in climate action, and yes there are others. royal But no one on the list is from the House of Windsor.
The surprise was greatest when seeing the Duke of Sussex on the second annual list Time 100 Climate 2024which recognizes the most influential leaders in promoting businesses and companies to take real action on climate issues. The Duke of Sussex is on the list for his ecotourism initiatives, the travelerWhich he launched when he was still within the British Royal House and which has not been talked about much lately, so it seemed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex focused on other fronts, such as the Invictus Games or the creation of a safe digital environment, two issues for which They made their famous trip to Nigeria and Colombia this year.
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© Getty ImagesFor Harry, who continues to face scrutiny despite not “acting” as the king’s son, it’s a boost and encouragement to continue the mission of the British Royal House and the UK’s independent public service. Harry’s project was born in 2019 with the aim of reducing the tourism industry’s carbon footprint, which represents around 11% of global greenhouse gas emissions. the traveler cooperated with Google Developing a free, publicly accessible method that predicts emissions per passenger aims to provide reliable and consistent information on sustainability, helping to make more informed travel decisions. According to the newspaper TimeAlliance of partners the traveler It represents a market value of $3 trillion and includes major technology companies used by tourists.
© Getty ImagesWith the idea that financing is key to climate action, magazine Time At the top of his list is the president of the World Bank, Ajay Banga, who has included climate priorities in his mission.In addition, Bill Gates, Anne Hidalgo and Teresa Ribera are in the same category as Prince Harry. Another royal on the list is the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, who has managed to lead a country based on holistic development, sustainability and conservationism. Surrounded by industrial giants, China and India, sovereign Bhutan may boast a small kingdom but is completely covered in forests and recognized as the only country with negative carbon emissions in the world.
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© Getty ImagesThis news coincides with a moment of maximum exposure for Prince William, who, after a difficult start to 2024 due to Kate Middleton’s health problems, has gained momentum and is multiplying his presence while showing a more accessible and accessible face. In recent weeks, he has released a documentary focusing on his initiative to fight homelessness and presented environmental awards that are in line with the 2030 Agenda and, in addition to creating a positive impact, a good strategy to position himself as the future king of world leaders on environmental issues. One, a long career that has just begun.
