Prince William has welcomed Gisele Bündchen to the Earthshot Prize council, bolstering the environmental mission. The Brazilian supermodel and philanthropist will help select winners for the prestigious awards, which will be held in her homeland. Bündchen’s extensive environmental advocacy aligns perfectly with the prize’s goal of celebrating innovative solutions for planetary challenges. In a powerful intersection of royalty and global influence, Prince William and Gisele Bündchen are teaming up to amplify one of the world’s most ambitious environmental missions, the Earthshot Prize. The British royal has officially welcomed the Brazilian supermodel and philanthropist as the newest member of the Earthshot Prize council, just weeks before the prestigious awards arrive in Rio de Janeiro on November 5.
Gisele Bündchen joins Prince William’s mission to protect the planet
The Earthshot Prize, founded by Prince William in 2020, celebrates innovative ideas aimed at solving the planet’s most urgent environmental challenges. Bündchen, known not only for her legendary modeling career but also for her deep environmental advocacy, will help select this year’s winners alongside figures like Sir David Attenborough, Cate Blanchett, José Andrés, and Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.Bündchen expressed her gratitude for the opportunity, saying she was “honored” to take part in the royal-led mission. “Protecting nature has always been close to my heart, and I’ve seen the power of the global communities coming together and supporting innovation to create real change,” she said. “Every action matters big or small and together we can nurture change to protect the planet we call home. The Earthshot Prize shines a light on solutions that inspire hope and transformation, and I’m proud to represent Brazil in sharing these stories with the world.”
A natural partnership between activism and influence
Bündchen’s environmental journey spans decades from launching Brazil’s Clean Water Project to championing reforestation and wildlife protection. Through her Luz Foundation, she’s supported educational and environmental initiatives that focus on restoring Brazil’s unique ecosystems, including the Amazon, Cerrado, and Pantanal.Welcoming her to the team, Jason Knauf, CEO of the Earthshot Prize, praised Bündchen’s “unique record of leadership and environmental progress,” adding that “her voice, leadership and dedication will inspire everyone to keep building the future we all want for people and the planet.”Also Read: “Drinking every night”: Tom Brady’s ex-wife Gisele Bündchen opens up about battling anxiety and rebuilding her life after hitting rock bottomWith the fifth Earthshot Prize ceremony set in Bündchen’s homeland, the partnership between the Prince of Wales and Brazil’s most iconic eco-advocate marks a defining moment, uniting royalty, science, and star power for a cause that transcends borders.