India will host the prestigious The Earthshot Prize in Mumbai this November, marking the first time the global environmental award ceremony will be held in the country.
The announcement was made during the ongoing Mumbai Climate Week, highlighting India’s growing role in global climate and sustainability efforts.
About the Earthshot Prize
Founded in 2020 by Prince William, the Prince of Wales, the Earthshot Prize aims to inspire urgent and innovative solutions to protect the planet.
It recognises 15 breakthrough environmental solutions across five categories:
- Protect and Restore Nature
- Clean Our Air
- Revive Our Oceans
- Build a Waste-Free World
- Fix Our Climate
Significance for India
- First hosting of the award in India
- Showcases India’s leadership in climate innovation
- Provides global visibility to Indian environmental solutions
- Encourages collaboration among policymakers, innovators and investors
Global Impact
The Earthshot Prize is considered one of the world’s most impactful environmental awards, bringing together scientists, entrepreneurs, activists and policymakers to accelerate scalable climate solutions.
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