Prince William sees oyster reef restoration project on NYC visit for environmental summit

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NEW YORK (AP) — Prince William got a first-hand look at the waters of New York City on Monday on a visit to an oyster reef restoration project, after arriving in the United States for an environmental summit connected to a global competition for solutions to climate change challenges.

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NEW YORK (AP) — Prince William got a first-hand look at the waters of New York City on Monday on a visit to an oyster reef restoration project, after arriving in the United States for an environmental summit connected to a global competition for solutions to climate change challenges.

William was taken to Governors Island in New York Harbor to see the efforts of the Billion Oyster Project. The organization is trying to rebuild the oyster reefs that were once abundant in New York waters, and which can help with water filtration and protect against storm damage.

William also met Monday with U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres, according to the U.N. It said the two discussed efforts needed to step up the fight against climate change, as well as ways to finance development and improve implementation of key U.N. goals.

Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales speaks to students from the Urban Assembly New York Harbor School about the Billion Oyster Project on Governor's Island in New York on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah, Pool)
Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales speaks to students from the Urban Assembly New York Harbor School about the Billion Oyster Project on Governor's Island in New York on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah, Pool)

On Tuesday, William is scheduled to speak at the Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit. He founded the prize, which looks for ways to address problems created by climate change, and is announcing a second group of finalists.

The summit is taking place during New York Climate Week and the 78th convening of world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly.

Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales arrives to meet students working on the Billion Oyster Project on Governor's Island on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah, Pool)
Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales arrives to meet students working on the Billion Oyster Project on Governor's Island on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah, Pool)
Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales speaks to students from the Urban Assembly New York Harbor School about the Billion Oyster Project on Governor's Island in New York on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah, Pool)
Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales speaks to students from the Urban Assembly New York Harbor School about the Billion Oyster Project on Governor's Island in New York on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah, Pool)
Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales arrives at a waiting boat ahead of a trip to meet students from the Urban Assembly New York Harbor School regarding the Billion Oyster Project on Governor's Island on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah, Pool)
Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales arrives at a waiting boat ahead of a trip to meet students from the Urban Assembly New York Harbor School regarding the Billion Oyster Project on Governor's Island on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah, Pool)
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