The children's Prince! William pens foreword for environmental guide aimed at youngsters
will write an introduction for an environmental handbook which teach young people about , it has been announced. The Prince of Wales, 40, launched the Earthshot Prize in 2020 to help fund organisations tackling environmental challenges around the world. This new book, which is published in collaboration with the awards, will include a chapter Sir . The aim of the handbook is to encourage children aged nine and above to come up with 'solutions to repair our planet'. Promoting the 'handbook for dreamers and thinkers', Prince William said: 'Our planet is the only home we have, and we must think big and dream bigger if we are to protect it.' A promotional video - posted on The Earthshot Prize's Twitter account this afternoon - said the book will 'inspire young dreamers to look towards the future with hope.' The announcement read: 'Exciting announcement for young bookworms! 'Were thrilled to announce that an inspiring book for young people: The Earthshot Prize: A Handbook for Dreamers and Thinkers will be hitting bookshelves this October!' According to the product description, the book will transport young readers around the world to learn about the challenges being faced in different habitats. It reads: 'They will meet Earthshot innovators, entrepreneurs and game changers from the past and present from Wangari Maathai to David Attenborough. 'And importantly, they'll discover how they can become the changemakers of the future, helping to develop solutions to the world's biggest problems. 'Because even the smallest idea or Earthshot, has the power to change everything.' The handbook - which has been co-authored by Jonnie Hughes and Colin Butfield - also includes 'simple, practical' environmentally-friendly tips that readers can introduce at home. Although the 10.99 handbook doesn't hit shelves until October, it is available to pre-order on Amazon and Waterstones now. in the Swiss Alps for the 49th World Economic Forum (WEF). The following year, his three children about his favourite animals in a heartwarming video filmed lockdown. Earlier this week, it was announced that in an attempt to reach younger audiences. Content will include mini-documentaries and Q&As with the finalists of the awards to YouTube Shorts and creator collaborations. Pedro Pina, Head of YouTube Europe, Middle East and Africa, said: 'Sustainability matters to us, it matters to the creator community that calls YouTube home and it matters to viewers, particularly younger viewers who are demanding we all take greater care of our planet. 'Our vision is to make YouTube the world's leading destination for awareness, education, and action on the global climate crisis and partnering with The Earthshot Prize allows us to raise the voices of authoritative experts on this important issue.' He continued: 'It also provides an opportunity to spotlight and celebrate the innovative solutions presented by the finalists for this year's award.' Meanwhile Hannah Jones, CEO, The Earthshot Prize, said: 'At The Earthshot Prize we want to incentivise innovation and change to help repair our planet and partnering with YouTube, one of the world's biggest platforms, allows us to do that on a truly global scale. 'We look forward to collaborating on exciting content that will inspire urgent optimism and action and help audiences better understand the climate challenges we face.' The Prince and will travel to later this year for the final of William's environmental award. During the event the five winners of The Earthshot Prize 2023 will be awarded 1million. The couple will travel to the south east Asian country in November after it was selected as the destination of the third annual awards ceremony for the Prince's Earthshot prize.