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Earthshot Prize 2026 in Mumbai: Global Environmental Awards on November 17

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Mumbai hosts the 2026 Earthshot Prize programme, bringing global environmental innovators together to recognise climate solutions.

By News National Editorial Team

Mumbai is preparing to host the 2026 Earthshot Prize celebrations, bringing together environmental innovators, scientists, business leaders and international representatives to recognise solutions addressing major global environmental challenges.

The awards were established by Prince William to encourage practical solutions to climate change and environmental degradation.

The 2026 programme is scheduled to culminate in the awards ceremony on November 17 in Mumbai.

Global environmental innovators arrive in India

According to the official Earthshot Prize announcement on November 15, approximately 5,000 members of its global community are expected to participate in the Mumbai programme.

The event includes government representatives, Indigenous communities, scientists, young leaders, businesses and philanthropists.

Nearly 7,000 nominations from 169 countries were considered for the 2026 awards.

Five environmental categories

The Earthshot Prize recognises innovative solutions across five broad areas:

  1. Protect and restore nature.

  2. Clean our air.

  3. Revive our oceans.

  4. Build a waste-free world.

  5. Fix our climate.

Five winners are scheduled to be announced on November 17, with each receiving £1 million.

India's environmental innovation opportunity

The event highlights India's growing involvement in renewable energy, electric mobility, waste management and environmental technology.

One of the 2026 finalists is Mahindra Last Mile Mobility, an Indian electric three-wheeler manufacturer.

Its inclusion highlights the potential contribution of electric transportation to reducing urban emissions.

Youth participation

The 2026 programme also includes Generation Earthshot, involving young leaders aged 18–30.

The Children's Earthshot initiative is scheduled to engage schoolchildren across India in environmental innovation and climate solutions.

Why the event matters

Climate change, air pollution, biodiversity loss and waste management are international challenges requiring practical solutions.

The Earthshot Prize seeks to encourage investment, collaboration and wider adoption of successful environmental innovations.

Mumbai's hosting of the event provides India with an opportunity to showcase its environmental initiatives to an international audience.

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