Activists pressure British royals to re-wild their land

It’s possible he might listen to calls from activists, as Prince William has become vocal about matters related to the environment such as pollution and climate change.

In doing so, has landed himself the title of Britain’s chief environmentalist.

Back in 2020, he established The Earthshot Prize to support climate innovators who are tackling the greatest existential threat to the planet. The project became an independent charity last summer, with Prince William as its president.

Prince William has pledged £50 million to pioneering climate projects over the next decade through The Earthshot Prize, which is now considered the most prestigious award for the environment in history.

The Earthshot Prize offers £1 million to each of the winners of five separate categories, which include: nature protection, clean air, ocean revival, waste elimination, and climate change. The winners and all 15 finalists also receive help in expanding their projects to meet global demand.

The petition has only been running for a month and is active on the social change platform 38 degrees. It was created by the grassroots rewilding campaign group Wild Card.

Those advocating for the rewilding of Dartmoor have said, ‘Prince William claims the environment is a top priority for him – so this feels like a no-brainer for him to agree to.’

Considering the late Queen Elizabeth II was passionate about protecting the environment, rewilding the land he inherited from her would be a great way to commemorate her life.

We’ll have to wait and see if the petition gets a response, but until then, click here to sign and boost its profile.