Povlsen revealed as backer of Prince William's Earthshot Prize
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Sutherland landowner Anders Holch Povlsen has been revealed as one of the main funders of Prince William’s Earthshot Prize - aimed at inspiring people to clean up the planet.
Business tycoon Mr Povlsen is one of 11 “Global Alliance Founding Partners” of the awards, described as “an unprecedented network of organisations worldwide which share the ambition of the prize to incentivise change and help to repair our planet over the next ten years”.
The size of his initial donation, through his foundation, has not been revealed but is thought to be around £1 million with a commitment to continue backing the fund for several years.
Mr Povlsen is well known for his commitment to rewilding his 18 Highland estates which cover 221,000 acres.
He said: “There is no doubt, that we need to act to preserve our climate, nature and planet. The Earthshot Prize encourages the brightest minds and supports their solutions to the biggest environmental problems, we are facing. We are happy to be among the founding partners.”
Prince William and Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, were joined in London for the recent inaugural awards ceremony by celebrities, including Emma Watson, Emma Thompson and David Oyelowo.
