Prince William | This decade calls for Earthshots to repair our planet

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    "We start this new decade knowing that it is the most consequential period in history," says Prince William, The Duke of Cambridge. Inspired by President John F. Kennedy's "Moonshot," he calls on everyone to rise to our greatest challenge ever: the "Earthshot." A set of ambitious objectives for the planet, the Earthshot goals seek to protect and restore nature, clean the air, revive oceans, build a waste-free world and fix the climate -- all in the next decade. To do it, we'll need people in all corners of the globe working together with urgency, creativity and the belief that it is possible to repair the Earth.
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  • @bloomsums
    @bloomsums 2 роки тому +40

    What a sincere person wanting to heal the planet..if anyone can inspire other to get on this important challenge it is He..Thank you Prince William, God bless you always.

    • @YG-rr6zv
      @YG-rr6zv 6 місяців тому

      Knowing he has quadruple the net worth of you😂

  • @josephthomasjr.6551
    @josephthomasjr.6551 3 роки тому +39

    My heavens! I can remember that very day this man was born! And now look at him. Tall. Handsome. Poised. Intelligent. And, most of all, WISE! Diana would be beyond herself with pride. Way to go William!!! Keep up the good work.

    • @Pusekatt1976
      @Pusekatt1976 Рік тому

      I so agree…remember when he was born to.:)
      He makes me tear up…to hear what a intelligent,sincere and caring man he is.Yes,mum Diana would be so proud.❤❤❤❤

  • @jkheiple
    @jkheiple 3 роки тому +50

    What an incredibly crafted speech! Inspirational. Thank you Prince William.

  • @surettemyburgh8629
    @surettemyburgh8629 2 роки тому +22

    Thank you Prince William for inspiring us all to take action. I am looking forward to see how we can change. 🇿🇦

  • @lindahalani1060
    @lindahalani1060 Рік тому +4

    Prince William of Wales, I enjoyed hearing from you in this setting, where the strong Oaks are represented & have surrounded you in your life time! I appreciated the personal touch of speaking to us, (I'm from near, Boston, MA) and we are thrilled, You & Your lovely wife, Princess Catherine of Wales are due to visit, promoting the Earth shot!
    Thank you, for your sincere efforts! We look forward to your visit, here in the US!

  • @goldierocks9221
    @goldierocks9221 4 роки тому +30

    Prince William presents exceptionally well. He has come into his own. Inspiring talk. Well done.

    • @Sandra27HK
      @Sandra27HK 4 роки тому

      He wrote it and we all believe in Santa Claus! Lol

  • @shoibalfetish7431
    @shoibalfetish7431 4 роки тому +28

    Wonderful! I can't believe this could be put forward by a person who has been reared amidst pomp and luxury and deliver such a message of emergency to all concerns of the planet, our only sweet home afire. We must know and act with wartime urgency to save ourselves without sparing time anymore and I personally feel that we will make it again in no time. We have no boundaries to do it now.

    • @SelfImprovement1111
      @SelfImprovement1111 3 роки тому

      It was worse in the industrial times. It’s just propaganda against Russia. Wakey wakey

    • @charzemc
      @charzemc 2 роки тому +1

      He has also spent time in soup kitchens & with the homeless.
      He is a man educated in compassion for others & a love for the environment & all life that depends upon it.

    • @blitzmom2674
      @blitzmom2674 Рік тому

      @@charzemc he's a WEF totalitarian stooge, and his woke campaign is part of the Great Reset to destroy the basic rights and freedoms of average people. Has he given up his multiple residences, private jet travel to his vacations (took at least one this past year and no apology). No. Charles at COP26 advocated for a "trillion dollar military style campaign" "under one man's control" "above all countries laws and regulations" to force compliance with his agenda. Totalitarian much? I don't want to hear about "wartime urgency". When Charles and William give up their wealth, private residences, private cars and live the "you'll own nothing and you'll be happy" then I will listen. Until then, they are hypocrites, frauds or something even worse.

  • @kerry8248
    @kerry8248 2 роки тому +34

    The Earth needs some one like Prince William behind it.

  • @ricardomesaverastegui2934
    @ricardomesaverastegui2934 4 роки тому +39

    The video is very inspiring, what Prince William said is totally right, we may have advanced as a society in technology and health, but the impact we have made is huge. It´s unfair that the most vulnerable people will be harmed by the reckless actions of some unconscious people. I can assure that if we propose it, we can fix this, it is not impossible, Prince William gave the best example: The Moonshot. We can change the world, it´s in our hands. In my opinion, every little action can make a difference, like recycling, save water or plant a tree. We have no excuse not to take care of our greatest gift, our planet.

  • @qingdong5986
    @qingdong5986 3 роки тому +26

    Protect our planet! Thank you Prince William.

    • @shem3229
      @shem3229 2 роки тому +2

      then jumps on a private jet back to one of his ‘homes’ - great advocate for sustainability 🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @toddsmith3985
    @toddsmith3985 4 роки тому +12

    Incredibly powerful William, thank you! Now let’s tell our politicians that 2050 is too late and make the changes required within a decade. I quit flying passenger jets for this cause, check out my BBC interview on my channel. Anything is possible, we are all capable of change 🙏🌸

  • @ronnyshaji101
    @ronnyshaji101 4 роки тому +40

    REPAIRING OUR PLANET, Wonderful thought. I wish to be a part of it with you Prince William. God bless you and your family.

  • @kezkn
    @kezkn 3 роки тому +13

    Its time to arrange an Eco Award,to appreciate &to be aware of the Planet we live on. It is bigger than Grammys, Oscars, Emmys,Bafta & Nobel Prize..etc WELL DONE ! WILLS-KATE & THEIR TEAM !! Love the Dedication, Force, Power, Works, Energy that The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Reflect and Inspire all to. They just walk the talk. The ground work,
    Research and the Strategies with humility of Prince William& Catherine are phenomenal. And Thank God ! they are not about appalling
    "look at me" 20000$ outfits
    for every less than hour
    gathering type..

  • @ralpho5389
    @ralpho5389 2 роки тому +12

    God bless you William 🙏🏽

  • @Wibwubb
    @Wibwubb 4 роки тому +77

    These comments epitomise exactly what he is saying. Rather than getting your own houses in order and affecting change, you point the finger at someone else and shift the responsibility

    • @khayangoma9064
      @khayangoma9064 4 роки тому +6

      COULDNT HAVE SAID IT ANY BETTER exactlyyyy

    • @makavelithedon8972
      @makavelithedon8972 4 роки тому +12

      The comments? What about the video?

    • @zanko11023
      @zanko11023 4 роки тому +1

      preaach

    • @lxc647
      @lxc647 4 роки тому +11

      The irony is the video is of the prince doing exactly what you say the comments are saying.

    • @artj2657
      @artj2657 2 роки тому

      That’s ABSOLUTELY NOT what this is about! No preaching here, just facilitating and rewarding genius people with genius solutions!

  • @bobbieandrews7032
    @bobbieandrews7032 2 роки тому +7

    Thank you prince William you are so wonderful to say this we all need to take care of this beautiful planet and all the wonderful trees and the beautiful water to and all of Animals God bless you and your family to .

  • @AM-mv6ro
    @AM-mv6ro 4 роки тому +166

    Although Prince William is telling facts, as a British person I am disappointed at the Royal Family’s greenhouse gases emissions. They use Private Jets almost everywhere and the royal residences such as Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle are extremely poor for energy efficiency.

    • @brajan_art
      @brajan_art 4 роки тому +9

      Amin this man should get a job¡

    • @trybunt
      @trybunt 4 роки тому +23

      It doesn't matter who says an idea, only how good it is, and this is a good idea. We can't keep moving full speed ahead with blinders on, pretending everything will be ok

    • @Kleineganz
      @Kleineganz 4 роки тому +9

      @@brajan_art I'm pretty sure this is his job - to do his part in helping the world and his people.

    • @Kleineganz
      @Kleineganz 4 роки тому +5

      Hopefully once William is King he can make significant changes in that. He may not have much of a say right now.

    • @Kleineganz
      @Kleineganz 4 роки тому +11

      @Martin Svensson What money are they asking for? Also, please cite your sources proving that this is a 'scam.' There is ample evidence showing that it's not.

  • @lxc647
    @lxc647 4 роки тому +297

    Prince Williams take lead. Reduce your emissions for this decade. You can inspire other rich people to do it too.

    • @catsploitation
      @catsploitation 4 роки тому +6

      L o l

    • @Neilhuny
      @Neilhuny 4 роки тому +16

      The royal family have done all of that; I guess you missed it. Perhaps because of your obvious bias you are ignorant on the matter

    • @lydiamalone1859
      @lydiamalone1859 4 роки тому +13

      @@Neilhuny they have stopped living in palaces?

    • @Neilhuny
      @Neilhuny 4 роки тому +6

      @@lydiamalone1859 How is that relevant? Do you think everyone wealthier than the poorest must move to a hovel?

    • @lydiamalone1859
      @lydiamalone1859 4 роки тому +5

      @@Neilhuny oh goody. another binary thinker.

  • @angelap8337
    @angelap8337 4 роки тому +72

    He seems like he is genuinely passionate about this. Either way, I’m glad he’s using his platform for good.

    • @hellsbells5389
      @hellsbells5389 2 роки тому

      I mean, he will be king when it really hits and he also is a dad..

  • @angelameetsworld4394
    @angelameetsworld4394 4 роки тому +72

    100 companies are responsible for 71% of global emissions. I can agree with that he is saying but don't come for me for driving my car everyday or not recycling one bottle when you let these companies continue.

    • @bengoacher4455
      @bengoacher4455 4 роки тому +21

      "I'm going to keep driving my truck everyday, but i want BP and Exxon to stop producing the fossil fuels I use to fuel my truck every day". You cannot get angry at companies meeting the demand you put on them while doing nothing to reduce your consumption. So nect time you think about driving to Mcdonalds, why not climb on your bike instead.

    • @THE-X-Force
      @THE-X-Force 4 роки тому +5

      We should be able to walk and chew gum at the same time.

    • @psd993
      @psd993 4 роки тому +2

      This is the stupidest sound bite that every wanna be had memorized and regurgitates on every climate related topic on the internet. First of all, the list is not even a list of all companies based on the emissions they produce. You'll find that there are no shipping, manufacturing, mining, agricultural or transportation industries mentioned there. It is simply a list of all fossil fuel producers.
      Secondly, what makes your stupid soundbite even dumber is that they are not all "companies" at all. 2/3rds of the listed 71% of emissions mentioned in that statistic are from state owned corporations, or straight up state agencies (in case you didnt know that is pretty much the norm for fossil fuel production outside the west. You'd notice that most prominent private corporations on that list are from the UK, USA and AUS). The original paper that the guardian article refers to (that you probably only read the headline of, and scrolled past) even has an entire section titled "state entities".

  • @deb53
    @deb53 3 роки тому +13

    Prince William is very John F. Kennedy-ish . . . they both created and inspired great achievements!

    • @divinadiana3301
      @divinadiana3301 Рік тому +1

      President john Kennedy of jaqueline Kennedy?

    • @deb53
      @deb53 Рік тому +1

      @@divinadiana3301 Jacqueline Bouvier married John F. Kennedy - Yes.

  • @AnuAnu-qo7hf
    @AnuAnu-qo7hf 4 роки тому +7

    We have no choice but to succeed. Absolutely!! If we don't succeed, our next gen is gonna be in a messed up condition. Those who complain will keep complaining. Those who bring the change will keep succeeding. Prince has thrown an important message for this generation to save our mother earth. Positivity!

    • @KateeAngel
      @KateeAngel 4 роки тому +1

      How we are going to succeed, if the rich don't want to give up their luxurious lifestyle, which has enormous carbon footprint???

  • @user-zj2hy6le5r
    @user-zj2hy6le5r 3 роки тому +6

    Please before you criticise William take the time to genuinely watch and listen to this and to earthshot, give it a fair chance. He never once blames consumers, like he said in this video “those who’ve done the least to cause climate change will be impacted the most”. Earthshot is inspiring and motivating, no one who has watched could criticise

    • @feefiisaifon7131
      @feefiisaifon7131 2 роки тому +1

      It's amazing how one big tree can do so much change for many lives around it without complaining. You are right about inspiring and motivaring. Thank you.

  • @chid4610
    @chid4610 Рік тому +4

    Well said Prince William. Congratulations on your initiative - the Earthshot prize!

  • @evanparent07
    @evanparent07 4 роки тому +6

    I went Vegan overnight a few years ago, now I fix broken tech, shop 2nd hand but I can still improve by going 0 waste, growing some of my own food, shopping local and in season, utilizing solar and show others by example because words in 2020 as we know mean nothing, it's all about our actions and refusal of inaction.

  • @michael636336
    @michael636336 3 роки тому +10

    Good to hear from Prince William!!

  • @satoshiwatanabe2840
    @satoshiwatanabe2840 3 роки тому +12

    Hi, Will !! You deliver a great message. Many thanks. I'm with you.

  • @Vlogadag
    @Vlogadag 4 роки тому +39

    He really sounds like his mum.
    Just continue the legacy of Princess Diana in being a royal with a purpose.

  • @PriyankitaPant
    @PriyankitaPant 4 роки тому +189

    He says, ‘I am simply the latest in a line that can be traced back generations.’ I ask aren’t we all?

    • @catsploitation
      @catsploitation 4 роки тому +20

      Yeah but most of us don’t have the blood of millions on our hands

    • @rebeccabrown1213
      @rebeccabrown1213 4 роки тому +48

      He is not suggesting otherwise. It is a reference to the age of a living thing, the oak tree, and how it has sustained life over centuries. Why do people want to twist and spin.

    • @durtisdanger
      @durtisdanger 4 роки тому +29

      He’s implying that his bloodline is more important than yours.

    • @rebeccabrown1213
      @rebeccabrown1213 4 роки тому +25

      @@durtisdanger that was not MY take away message. I don't really care how long his ancestry is at Windsor Castle, but the ancient oak tree as a metaphor of nature's importance worked for me.

    • @durtisdanger
      @durtisdanger 4 роки тому

      Rebecca Brown so are you suggesting that we are to worship Gaia above all else?

  • @theuglypaulus
    @theuglypaulus 4 роки тому +28

    God Bless you Prince William and your family

  • @demoiselledelamontagne
    @demoiselledelamontagne 4 роки тому +89

    Hi, prince William!
    You know the biggest destructions are done by/the results of big industrial practices and variety of mining practices/products. Big corporations need to be called out too, and held accountable.

    • @aidansalt7862
      @aidansalt7862 4 роки тому +5

      True but all of us that purchase from big industry and benefit from these mining practices are also accountable. Industry develops where the money is, we get what we incentivize.

    • @nevadataylor
      @nevadataylor 4 роки тому +1

      Yes, capitalism is the problem. Good luck getting anything done for the benefit of the planet, as long as capitalism rules.

    • @nevadataylor
      @nevadataylor 4 роки тому +1

      @PC Random BHAHAhahahahahhaha 'social capitalism' I love it~! LOOOLZ If that isn't chasing a unicorn, I dont know what is~! Look, there is no, and will never be, any such thing as 'social capitalism', because the intrinsic flaws of capitalism will never permit it. How do you stop 'social capitalism' from becoming crony capitalism again? Regulation? ... leading to big government? ... more cronyism then?
      Its funny how you say 'wrong' and then follow it up with your belief system. Please answer me this ...
      If crony capitalism derived from capitalism, then why shouldn't capitalism be held responsible for crony capitalism?
      Clearly you haven't thought about this to any great extent.

    • @alaskanaufinder1635
      @alaskanaufinder1635 3 роки тому +1

      Aidin salt
      Well said from a person who is either using a cell phone or a computer which is entirely made of mined products. SMH

    • @alaskanaufinder1635
      @alaskanaufinder1635 3 роки тому

      My question, is whether or not slit eyed Willie there is the Antichrist, or Jared Kushner? Maybe the pope wants in on this one.

  • @pri.sci.lla.
    @pri.sci.lla. 4 роки тому +53

    Helping the planet starts on an individual level. Always try to be conscious of what you’re consuming and try to reduce waste of resources as much as possible 🙏🏼 if we all do our part we can assure a future.

    • @felixlynch7327
      @felixlynch7327 4 роки тому

      Yeah, I'll stop eating red meat just so that 3rd worlders can still have 10 kids per family and dump in rivers. Be realistic, overpopulation is the main cause of our planet dying.

    • @benedictus5657
      @benedictus5657 4 роки тому +5

      @@felixlynch7327 i mean we could feed a lot more people if we didnt waste our crops to grow miserable animals but you do you
      A western standard of living cant support this many people yes

    • @pri.sci.lla.
      @pri.sci.lla. 4 роки тому +1

      @@felixlynch7327 and why do you think overpopulation is an issue exactly? Because of all the resources people use in an inefficient way.

    • @transcendentalanarchy
      @transcendentalanarchy 4 роки тому +4

      @@felixlynch7327 you do realise we can potentially be more sustainable and educate the third world against overpopulation at the same time right? Nothing said that if you eat more sustainably that it means as a consequence that no one is going to address overpopulation, be realistic.

    • @felixlynch7327
      @felixlynch7327 4 роки тому +2

      @@pri.sci.lla. And what do you think happens when the 3rd world reaches a western standard of living?? The 3rd world wont be poor forever and soon all these billions of people will start consuming more no matter what you do.

  • @shirinsabri1221
    @shirinsabri1221 2 роки тому +4

    I love love love you Prince William and very proud of you ...god bliss you and protect you& your family.
    I'm glad that I am still alive to see you grown into an intelligent and caring handsome human being.
    And I'll die happily knowing that the world will be in good hand.
    God bliss Diana's soul for bringing up wonderful and caring children ...
    I loved Diana and I love William & Charles very very much and I'm sure that with your encouragement & efforts it will happen and the next generations will thank us for it 😀🌻🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😇🧚‍♂️🦋🧚‍♀️💖☀️💝🥰😍😀👍😀👍😀👍😀🌻🌹💐

  • @nambozosherinah5414
    @nambozosherinah5414 Рік тому +2

    Nature is my first love but everyone around me is doing the opposite and am stuck in the middle, plastics everywhere, of course I plant as much as I can but at the same time also limited by funds and space,
    God go before me and help on my journey to restore nature

  • @jonteno
    @jonteno 3 роки тому +11

    Very good, i'm as i always have been, on board with these kinds of messages. This vid, i think, is perfectly timed for us and hope many, many people see it and gets inspired too do what we can! we will succeed! and we will thrive!

  • @Zeppo_X
    @Zeppo_X 4 роки тому +12

    The issue is humanity is locked into a never-ending dependence on fossil fuels. Until governments and corporations decide to release the technology that will free us from this cycle of dependence that only kills the planet and lines their pockets we can expect only more of the same.

    • @1erinjames
      @1erinjames 4 роки тому +1

      Its a crime, that so much is being used and misused, to manipulate people into being completely cornered. To go back to pre-industrialation would take extreme worldwide devastation and compromise. The oligarchs wont let go of their death grip on money and power. Smooth words are being said in assumptive tones, to appeal to our humanity. But what is good for our world is NOT what they have in mind. They are hypocrites!! Their hypocrisy bleeds down into the least of us all in a dog eat dog world. You are right! There is no honest effective change, unless they are no longer in control. Society is far too indoctrinated to allow that. Their plan will only bring harm and undue suffering on the masses. And they know that well.

    • @happyisthegirl
      @happyisthegirl 9 місяців тому

      To use electric they are already digging into the ocean floor destroying so much. We need a lower population. Birth control works

  • @wmuniandy2288
    @wmuniandy2288 4 роки тому +14

    Yes, repair this planet, start by healing our relationships and interconnections between living
    organisms and humans; to understand and accept the vital connections between plants and animals in this planet we share as a community.

  • @anjaliagarwal-vibes
    @anjaliagarwal-vibes 3 роки тому +12

    Brilliant, the need of the hour. Keep it coming and spread the awareness🙏🏽

  • @kararodriguez7940
    @kararodriguez7940 2 роки тому +7

    Muchas gracias prince William Dios te bendiga y te proteja siempre.

  • @MC-do4dw
    @MC-do4dw 4 роки тому +9

    Amazing man. Future King. A gift to mankind. His knowledge in this topic shows in his intense passion. Bravo Prince William! 👏👏👏 All the best on EarthShots coz we ALL need it to succeed! 👍👍👍

  • @johndifrancisco3642
    @johndifrancisco3642 4 роки тому +27

    I see SO MUCH of his mother in him in this video. Keep it up Prince William, and do you Mum proud.

  • @Dave183
    @Dave183 2 роки тому +1

    Dr, Claudia Black, an esteemed family therapist coined the phrase "Don’t Talk, Don’t Trust, Don’t Feel." Along with our threatened environment out inner worlds need healing too. "Great oaks from little acorns grow." Hope lies with our world leaders, because it lies with all of us. Thank you, Prince William.

  • @alexandermekasha8511
    @alexandermekasha8511 3 роки тому +6

    Thank you Prince William and the The Royal Family for your call on Global attention for natural and man made disasters to our beautiful earth and civilization !

  • @palemoonlight96
    @palemoonlight96 4 роки тому +35

    I truly believe that he will be a great king one day, genuinely using his voice for something good

    • @c.santibanezsoto
      @c.santibanezsoto 4 роки тому +5

      Countries still have kings? Wth

    • @iamdmc
      @iamdmc 4 роки тому +3

      Prepare to be surprised
      Edit: disappointed

    • @iamdmc
      @iamdmc 4 роки тому +1

      @@c.santibanezsoto not real countries

    • @Sandra27HK
      @Sandra27HK 4 роки тому

      Real action better than 'using his voice'.

    • @ro5marinu5
      @ro5marinu5 4 роки тому

      @@c.santibanezsoto Monarchy has its uses. I live in a republic where greedy and corrupt politicians take turns in pillaging the country's coffers. Monarchy, like the one in UK, gives people a voice and a safeguard from these politicians because the Queen will speak on their behalf; for it is in their love and and trust for the Queen that the monarchy exists, thus she must work hard to earn that love and trust.

  • @amyavraam8986
    @amyavraam8986 4 роки тому +107

    Imagine if everyone on the planet plants and looks after just one tree..

    • @郭龙-n9i
      @郭龙-n9i 4 роки тому +2

      China, Alibaba, Ant Forest

    • @amyavraam8986
      @amyavraam8986 4 роки тому +2

      @@jaysaley7336 hardly worshipping a man who was born in the right family lol i don't care about him I care about the planet and what sir David Attenborough has to say..

    • @amyavraam8986
      @amyavraam8986 4 роки тому +1

      So it's gullible to care about the planet? Even if there was no climate change.. You should care about the planet we wipe out millions of trees for our own selfishness we should be replacing them

    • @KateeAngel
      @KateeAngel 4 роки тому +3

      Imagine if the 100 largest corporations stopped polluting the planet, we wouldn't even have to plant more trees!
      Also, in order to uno-reverse the climate effect of the emissions, which are done, you would need to plant ALL the land area of the planet in trees.. in several layers of trees!

    • @daily_dose_of_dog101
      @daily_dose_of_dog101 4 роки тому +2

      I wish it was that easy.

  • @栄二-i7g
    @栄二-i7g 4 роки тому +20

    He makes me feel we must protect the world's nature.
    I think if we won't change, the Earth will be damaged.
    I don't wanna see!!
    We are to change!!

  • @mohammedditta738
    @mohammedditta738 3 роки тому +4

    William's a born king with vision.

  • @popitafresh7718
    @popitafresh7718 2 роки тому +3

    He’s gunna make a good King. I hope to see it in my lifetime. No offense to King Chuck.

  • @PeteZelchenko
    @PeteZelchenko 4 роки тому +19

    I'm not a prince, but I've taken personal action by deliberately living a minimal lifestyle for 35 years. People like Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, Prince William, and even Greta Thunberg all cannot help but live consumption lifestyles that do more damage to the planet in a year than I've probably done in my whole lifetime. Jetting around in their airplanes, regularly throwing massive gala celebrations, attending activities all over the world. Most of us don't do that. I don't see how it's possible that these people could regress their lives to a level to match the poorest and least consuming souls on the planet, but I believe that is the way to set an example for everyone else. After all, China and India are only pursuing the life of princes and captains of industry. Every meal that the prince enjoys, every linen bedsheet, every new amenity, can't help but consume unimaginably extensive resources. It's also dangerous to argue that we can invent our way out of this problem, as most of these people believe. The prince's rhetoric about an "Earthshot" seems to echo Gates' investment idea, that we will invest in high technology to solve the problem. But the only route I see is a regressive, reductionist route, taken by the people who consume by far the most of the Earth's resources.

    • @ryans2118
      @ryans2118 4 роки тому +4

      U tell them. Keep educating, it's needed! Thanks brother

  • @hukawngshayi
    @hukawngshayi 2 роки тому +4

    Thanks, I have learned a lot from the video.

  • @tammystockley-loughlin7680
    @tammystockley-loughlin7680 4 роки тому +5

    Your mom is proud of you, William. Positive vibes from New Hampshire and remember to be kind to each other and yourself during this pandemic and social crisis

    • @somersoguilty4225
      @somersoguilty4225 4 роки тому +1

      She is not proud of depopulators , sorry. And it’s not a pandemic it’s a Plandemic.

    • @princewilliams8786
      @princewilliams8786 4 роки тому +1

      Hello Tammy

    • @tammystockley-loughlin7680
      @tammystockley-loughlin7680 4 роки тому

      @@princewilliams8786 hello, your highness, lol...you can't see it but I curtsey in your direction.

    • @princewilliams8786
      @princewilliams8786 4 роки тому

      @@tammystockley-loughlin7680 thanks where do you live Tammy?

  • @mdayubkhan3080
    @mdayubkhan3080 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much prince wiliam this world and planet need your leader ship you inspiring us all to take action to Sf earth god bless you

  • @rafalgora3770
    @rafalgora3770 4 роки тому +32

    Now this message is worthy of a king

  • @khinpyaesoneko4296
    @khinpyaesoneko4296 3 роки тому +9

    Each and every word of his makes me feel responsible for the earth. I hope rich countries could give more support in the future for developing countries such as Myanmar which is full of logging and poaching N suffers the consequences of deforestation terribly.

  • @arimax888
    @arimax888 4 роки тому +18

    I expected to see Charles doing Tedtalks especially around the environment as he was one of the first none academics to sound the alarm around global warming and our effect on the environment. I still remember how they used to mock him for talking to his plants and years later studies showed that human interaction helps stimulate plants
    This new initiative is not unique or original. Even the Nobel prize has an environmental/sustainably grants. Like the likes of Greta & bill Gates said, our efforts will best be useful in supporting already existing initiatives and projects. The administration & marketing costs alone will take up 20 millions if this is to cover global communities over 9 years!!!

    • @realeyez3718
      @realeyez3718 4 роки тому +2

      Bill Gates N Greta lol. Evil bill gates and a little girl pawn. Probably abused.William warns rising human population putting wildlife at risk - Daily Mail watch this on UA-cam . He wants to depopulate humans instead , and let’s his family kill animals . Queens husband Philip is known to love to kill rare and near extinct animals.

  • @tulumbordon5242
    @tulumbordon5242 3 роки тому +6

    William = a man of action
    Harry = a man of words

  • @doghugger5445
    @doghugger5445 4 роки тому +11

    Such a good speaker.

  • @martinaSotnikova1440
    @martinaSotnikova1440 11 місяців тому +1

    I am glad to hear this speech!👏👏👏💚🤍❤️

  • @matthewganley5951
    @matthewganley5951 4 роки тому +19

    Good lad Billy 🌳 Using your profile for arguably the most important cause of our times

    • @realeyez3718
      @realeyez3718 4 роки тому +1

      Yh he wants to cull us all.William warns rising human population putting wildlife at risk - Daily Mail watch this on UA-cam . He wants to depopulate humans instead , and let’s his family kill animals . Queens husband Philip is known to love to kill rare and near extinct animals.

  • @gennarosalvato4161
    @gennarosalvato4161 3 роки тому +4

    Grazie Principe William.Che Dio l'aiuti e ci aiuti!!

  • @shannono9158
    @shannono9158 4 роки тому +10

    Good for you. I only wish there were many more like you that would take the time to send a positive message out. Thank you.

    • @artj2657
      @artj2657 2 роки тому +1

      Yes that’s the difference- the message is positive, rewarding each innovative winner with £1m prize! No PREACHING! Love it!

  • @gavloft
    @gavloft 4 роки тому +7

    The Royals are descendants of warriors who invaded Britain and divided the county amongst their tribe, friends and family. They are living large from the spoils of war. The Windsor’s came and conquered and seized the country for themselves they are descendants of Germanic conquers. They changed their name during ww2 to Windsor.
    They also have a big carbon footprint!

    • @gavloft
      @gavloft 4 роки тому

      Pain in the Backside so they own half the country because someone had s3x centuries ago?
      Its all b.s

    • @johnwskirrow4283
      @johnwskirrow4283 4 роки тому

      with the bitterness and hatred that you and lots more who have the same opinion, the world will never get any better, forgive the past and work towards a better future for your descendents, if you do not wish to conform to the rules of a democratically organised society, then think about changing to another country and lifestyle, i doubt that you can find a better place in the world to live. You speak of past wars , but the present society is being manipulated into confrontation with the present democratically elected government's ( the violence and destruction by today's generation could lead to the destruction of our present society ) THEN WHAT ???? MY OPINION GOD BLESS THE QUEEN AND ALL HER FAMILY.

    • @gavloft
      @gavloft 4 роки тому

      John Skirrow All I’m saying is lead by example.
      Why would people listen to a 30 stone man lecture people on healthy living.
      One word on democracy.....America

    • @gavloft
      @gavloft 4 роки тому

      John Skirrow Harry and Meghan have signed their declarations of independence and Brits are following suit.

  • @pyschologygeek
    @pyschologygeek 4 роки тому +43

    The Earth is what we all have in common

  • @MolecularMindz
    @MolecularMindz 3 роки тому +2

    Everyone always thinks they live in the most consequential periods in history. That said it doesn't mean that it isn't. Every moment is as said above.

  • @dennismorris7573
    @dennismorris7573 4 роки тому +55

    So very well said, this poignant message from Prince William.

    • @ro5marinu5
      @ro5marinu5 4 роки тому +1

      @@jaysaley7336 Who will listen to the scriptwriter who wrote this? Nobody.

    • @ro5marinu5
      @ro5marinu5 4 роки тому +3

      @@jaysaley7336Scriptwriters are there for a reason. They have talent. Royals are there for another reason. They have a platform. No one has to have it all.

    • @williamphilipwindsor6219
      @williamphilipwindsor6219 3 роки тому +1

      Greetings From Prince William

    • @williamphilipwindsor6219
      @williamphilipwindsor6219 3 роки тому

      How are you doing today

    • @ChipmunkRapidsMadMan1869
      @ChipmunkRapidsMadMan1869 3 роки тому

      Other countries should have such a well developed welfare state.

  • @Yazzie101
    @Yazzie101 2 роки тому

    William is very smart caring and articulate!!! He can do so much good! Kate is just as wonderful ..

  • @neocephalon
    @neocephalon 4 роки тому +4

    Yes, we need Gaia consciousness to awaken in each of us to save the planet. But we must also remain caring, compassionate and kind to help each other in all of our struggles in reaching the goals of saving the planet. People need to cooperate, let go of hate, grudges etc and forgive the past. Chris Hadfield is a brilliant example of how people should behave. We can only do achieve this through compassion and forgiveness. Saving the planet might not only mean another shot to the moon, but given a second chance by the love of the planet she'll give you a chance to reach for the stars and beyond.

  • @planinpen
    @planinpen 3 роки тому +2

    If the monarchy is to remain, he needs to be king. Simple.

  • @husseinasrasalah7348
    @husseinasrasalah7348 4 роки тому +8

    Thank you very much for the important information and advice you have given to all people around the world.

  • @flyonthewalltheatre
    @flyonthewalltheatre 3 роки тому +6

    Very well said, thank you

  • @ryouready1978
    @ryouready1978 4 роки тому +16

    Absolutely great Prince William! Thank you.
    Carbon tariffs for developed and developing countries. So, they cannot produce cheaper carbon-intensive merchandise. Also, keep finding effective ways to reward them for their efforts in lessening their carbon footprint, so they keep it up. The Earthshot a brilliant start!

  • @magdacristina3572
    @magdacristina3572 Рік тому +1

    👏❤Thank God Prince William was born first.

  • @mohammadaqib605
    @mohammadaqib605 4 роки тому +16

    6:06 when you really are a student in India :o

  • @jillieflynn3386
    @jillieflynn3386 4 роки тому +5

    Excellent and authentic and inspiring 👏👏

  • @belugahugh6255
    @belugahugh6255 4 роки тому +18

    It's a good message. Try to get behind it with some grace. I'm sorry that he his a rich Prince and that troubles so many of you. But if this video was done by Kev from the local council estate, it wouldn't have any impact at all. At least he is using his platform for some good.

    • @MsMini-tg2fm
      @MsMini-tg2fm 4 роки тому +1

      Beluga Hugh With all his wealth he could still live a green lifestyle. He has the money to do it. Most of us don’t have the luxury. Organic or green always come with a large premium price tag. No taking helicopters from one home to the other. Drive an electric vehicle instead. Solar panels or wind energy. When he start doing that people will listen. Lead by example.

    • @realeyez3718
      @realeyez3718 4 роки тому +2

      William warns rising human population putting wildlife at risk - Daily Mail watch this on UA-cam . He wants to depopulate humans instead , and let’s his family kill animals . Queens husband Philip is known to love to kill rare and near extinct animals.

  • @rajbalasingh1014
    @rajbalasingh1014 4 місяці тому

    Very much impressed with your simplicity, so down to earth,no showoff your Royalty.Thanks for sharing the beautiful and long journey of The Very Old Oak Tree.Its indeed quite amazing 😂🎉❤

  • @annefarmer8635
    @annefarmer8635 4 роки тому +4

    Thank you Prince William for launching the Earthshott Prize! I look forward to your continuing raising the damage we all are doing to our planet and why we all need to change , and our use of resources and I know that yourself and Catherine will do what you can to lead by example. You are in some many ways limited by your heritage but you can use your profile to bring about change. Good luck ! God Bless all you do!

  • @weepat5325
    @weepat5325 4 роки тому +3

    Well said. It is a pity that so many who can actually make a great difference refuse to lead, because they want to make another million first.

  • @BongSnay007
    @BongSnay007 4 роки тому +5

    "I hope everyone that is reading this is having a really good day. And if you are not, just know that in every new minute that passes you have an opportunity to change that. "Gillian Anderson

  • @ofiovic2877
    @ofiovic2877 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this video.

  • @lilikeszep4867
    @lilikeszep4867 4 роки тому +64

    inspire billionaire friends who poison water, earth, air and humanity, owl tells sparrow big-headed

  • @razzorbladz
    @razzorbladz 4 роки тому +31

    Tesla wanted to power the world with wireless energy buy do you think the ones at the top who want to put tax on carbon would let us go down that path even if it was to save man kind

    • @koraptd6085
      @koraptd6085 4 роки тому +2

      You're too dumb to realize how inefficient this transportation if energy would be.
      I don't even want to talk with you, just get your facts (if you have any) straight.

    • @makavelithedon8972
      @makavelithedon8972 4 роки тому +7

      Tesla was murdered. Electricty should be free!

  • @kristyensunsa2237
    @kristyensunsa2237 4 роки тому +13

    We all have responsibility. Vote, examine our lives and how we all can make change.

  • @ericak3118
    @ericak3118 4 роки тому +7

    Bravo William ! Great message from a great future King !........ thank you

    • @brajan_art
      @brajan_art 4 роки тому

      Erica Knesek yeah after they have stolen and exploited their entire colonies now it’s beautiful coming up with this all bst, how about we talk of REPARATIONS ¿¿¿

    • @MrH1P0121
      @MrH1P0121 4 роки тому

      @@brajan_art not modern day Britons fault that our ancestors conqured the globe, why should we repay what we have had nothing to do with?

  • @raymondjones7489
    @raymondjones7489 4 роки тому +4

    Thank you very much Prince Charles..that was a very good speech...I'm in America so you know my challenge..my present government..if one could call it that..is hurting this cause...I'm so glad the rest of the world continues this very important work!!.. thank you!!👍👍😊💚

    • @a1sprucemoose
      @a1sprucemoose 4 роки тому

      Get a grip if smelly pants (HC) had won she would have started world war 3 already. The lame stream media is not your friend. Open your eyes. Global Warming, Climate Change it's called "The Weather". If it is so important where is Jeff Bezos with his trillions, the corporate bankers (Rothschild's, Morgan's Carnegie's) with their squid-zillions. This problem could be fixed very quickly, don't you think?
      But instead the masses are being called upon. How about less greed, no war, and dollops of harmony... and start educating yourself, listen less to mainstream media who do not have your or my best interests at heart.
      Peace and Love to All

    • @KarenAtLongNeck
      @KarenAtLongNeck 4 роки тому +1

      That was Prince William not Prince Charles.

  • @artj2657
    @artj2657 2 роки тому +3

    Inspiring, positive and truly uplifting.
    I watched the winners of the GLOBAL
    “EARTHSHOT” prize last year, my favourites were - the ability to quickly grow coral (in a lab) and repair coral reefs. The fitting of small solar panels on Tuk-Tucks in India - cheap and cleaner air. It’s AMAZING, it’s about rewarding genius people for their SOLUTIONS - no preaching!! Well done HRH William, Prince of Wales and thanks. Good luck to all prize contenders this year❗️🤞

  • @Fatherbrown6171
    @Fatherbrown6171 4 роки тому +7

    Cutting down an oak tree is irreversible. But climate change (if that's even a thing) is not.

    • @Neilhuny
      @Neilhuny 4 роки тому +2

      Your doubt about climate change tells everyone what your opinion is worth.
      There is no doubt

    • @somersoguilty4225
      @somersoguilty4225 4 роки тому +2

      Yes there is plenty of doubt. Yee Protest Too Much

    • @princewilliams8786
      @princewilliams8786 4 роки тому +1

      Hello ciaran

  • @wandarichardson4213
    @wandarichardson4213 4 роки тому +15

    Then create a green monarchy.

  • @grahammewburn
    @grahammewburn 4 роки тому +4

    When I was born in 1948 2 billion people lived on planet Earth. In just 70 years our population has grown to 7 billion.
    Our consumer driven society continues to plunder our planet.
    Our high energy lifestyle continues to polute our planet.
    I now live a low energy lifestyle using 2 solar panels and a wind generator for electricity. It can be done.
    Cheers Gray
    Australia

  • @bhanugopal7132
    @bhanugopal7132 4 роки тому +1

    "We have no choice but to succeed" it is so true. Developing nations are facing the biggest problem when it comes to controlling climate change. These nations need to be given the much needed help and education inorder to meet the threshold. The burning of coal, natural gas, and oil for electricity and heat is the largest single source of global greenhouse gas emissions and government need to impose rules and regulations around the usage and strict guidelines for an effective policy around climate change.

  • @ericak3118
    @ericak3118 4 роки тому +10

    Is it just me or is prince William more visible and out there more than his dad prince Charles ?

    • @MedicatedOMO
      @MedicatedOMO 4 роки тому +2

      Vlad rarely addresses humans. Everyone knows that!

    • @TheRedNaxelaYouTube
      @TheRedNaxelaYouTube 4 роки тому

      @@MedicatedOMO Vlad?

    • @Michealfarmer
      @Michealfarmer 4 роки тому +5

      Charles has waited all his life to become King. When he finally does get the title he might have it for 10 to 20 years tops. William is the future king.

    • @Pete-mq2ju
      @Pete-mq2ju 4 роки тому

      We have social media now.

    • @realeyez3718
      @realeyez3718 4 роки тому +1

      William warns rising human population putting wildlife at risk - Daily Mail watch this on UA-cam . He wants to depopulate humans instead , and let’s his family kill animals . Queens husband Philip is known to love to kill rare and near extinct animals.

  • @Celebrity-speakersDe
    @Celebrity-speakersDe 4 роки тому +6

    An inspirational speech!

  • @drewcampbell8555
    @drewcampbell8555 4 роки тому +15

    He recited that script with something like competence. Sure he'll make a great king of New Atlantis.

    • @aCID990
      @aCID990 4 роки тому +1

      Down with them all, burn it all.

  • @Isagine
    @Isagine 3 роки тому +3

    Merveilleux cette initiative de la part du prince William! 🤗

  • @beea.9435
    @beea.9435 4 роки тому +6

    What an apt way to bring comparison and enlightenment, to pass across such vital information in today's world. Awesome!

  • @malgorzatachrobak9676
    @malgorzatachrobak9676 2 роки тому +1

    Agreed with You 💯 procent. Well spoke 👏 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @Goooogle
    @Goooogle 4 роки тому +15

    All talk and no action

    • @rodeofrog6122
      @rodeofrog6122 4 роки тому +1

      Do we really want to see what the actions they plan on bringing against us are? .. Remember he comes from an evil family to start with. His poor mother must be rolling in her grave.. Can we still speculate that she was also murdered by the family?

    • @Goooogle
      @Goooogle 4 роки тому +1

      @@rodeofrog6122 All I know is that we are fucked

    • @notsure491
      @notsure491 4 роки тому +1

      @@rodeofrog6122 yes. And he got paid to read a story in the yard.

  • @THE-X-Force
    @THE-X-Force 4 роки тому +9

    Did you know that a 900 year old tree is almost a THOUSAND years old? wow ..
    This is why I come to TED. Cutting edge insights into things that matter the most.

  • @ayushswami4176
    @ayushswami4176 4 роки тому +18

    I got a recommendation of another TED talk " How to spot a liar " just below this one ( Up next one )

  • @LucyMarshall-kf2gb
    @LucyMarshall-kf2gb 6 місяців тому

    Thank you, Prince William. You are truly a remarkable prince. Thank you again for this . God bless and guide you.