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Prince William's Earthshot Prize Goes to Mumbai
18 Sep
Summary
- Earthshot Prize 2026 heads to Mumbai, India.
- Filmmaker Karan Johar will host the prestigious awards.
- Winners receive $1.33 million for environmental work.
The prestigious Earthshot Prize is set to be held in Mumbai, India, on November 17, 2026. Filmmaker Karan Johar has been announced as the host for this significant environmental awards evening.
Johar expressed his admiration for Prince William's dedication to combating climate change, calling his passion "infectious" and essential for driving global action. He highlighted the Prince's active role in addressing environmental issues.
The Earthshot Prize, founded by Prince William in 2020, annually selects 15 finalists. Five winners are each awarded $1.33 million to advance their environmental initiatives, fostering optimism and accelerating progress.
This year's finalists include projects like the Yellowstone to Yukon conservation effort and Argentina's Satellites on Fire wildfire detection platform. Prince William noted that these finalists inspire renewed hope by demonstrating tangible progress in environmental solutions.
