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Prince William's Earthshot Prize Hits Mumbai
15 Nov
Summary
- Earthshot Prize, founded by Prince William, hosts its awards in Mumbai.
- Mumbai Traffic Police announced temporary traffic restrictions for Prince William's visit.
- The ceremony will recognize 15 finalists across five environmental categories.
Prince William, The Prince of Wales, is visiting Mumbai for the sixth annual Earthshot Prize Summit and Awards Ceremony, marking the first time the event is held in India. The ceremony, scheduled for November 17, will announce five winners from 15 finalists across five environmental categories: Protect and Restore Nature, Clean Our Air, Revive Our Oceans, Build a Waste-Free World, and Fix Our Climate.
Mumbai Traffic Police have announced temporary traffic restrictions and diversions in parts of South Mumbai to accommodate Prince William's visit from November 16 to 19. The event aims to spotlight environmental leadership and spark global action, with India chosen for its proven ability to balance environmental progress with economic growth.
Celebrated figures like Sachin Tendulkar, Alia Bhatt, Rami Malek, Shreya Ghoshal, Sonam Kapoor, and Simone Ashley will attend, with Karan Johar hosting. Musical performances will feature British band Take That and Indian composer Shashwat Sachdev, alongside Mumbai's Wild Wild Women and Merlin D'Souza. Jason Knauf, CEO of The Earthshot Prize, emphasized Mumbai's role as a dynamic city showcasing innovative environmental solutions.
