RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) -Britain’s Prince William expressed optimism on Wednesday about tackling global environmental challenges at a star-studded event in Rio de Janeiro for the fifth edition of his EarthShot Prize.

William’s first visit to Latin America comes shortly before Brazil hosts the UN climate summit COP30 next week.

“I understand that some might feel discouraged in these uncertain times,” William said during the ceremony for the award, founded in 2020 and inspired by a visit to Namibia.

“I understand that there is still so much to be done. But this is no time for complacency, and the optimism I felt in 2020 remains ardent today.”

Named in homage to John F. Kennedy’s “moonshot” goal, the award was intended to foster significant environmental progress within a decade that has

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