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Earthshot Prize 2026 Brings Global Stars to Mumbai
The Earthshot Prize celebrates people who are finding ways to help the planet.
Its 2026 awards night will be held in Mumbai on November 17.
Karan Johar will host the event.
Prince William is expected to attend, along with many well-known guests and about 5,000 other people.
The finalists include scientists, entrepreneurs, community leaders, Indigenous leaders, and young innovators.
Fifteen finalists will compete in five areas, such as cleaner air and protecting nature.
Five winners will each receive £1 million to help grow their solutions.
Prime Video will show the ceremony to viewers around the world.
The Earthshot Prize Awards Night is scheduled for November 17, 2026, in Mumbai, hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar.
Announced attendees include Sachin Tendulkar, Alia Bhatt, Rami Malek, Simone Ashley, Shreya Ghoshal, Sonam Kapoor, Robert Irwin, and Nomzamo Mbatha.
Prince William is expected to attend; the event will bring together about 5,000 guests to celebrate environmental leadership.
Fifteen finalists will compete across five environmental categories, with five winners each receiving £1 million to advance or scale their solutions.
Prime Video will stream the ceremony in more than 240 countries and territories, with over 40 language options.
- Who
- Karan Johar will host; Prince William is expected to attend, alongside announced guests including Alia Bhatt, Sachin Tendulkar, Rami Malek, and Simone Ashley.
- What
- The 2026 Earthshot Prize Awards Night will celebrate environmental solutions and announce five award winners.
- Where
- Mumbai, India.
- When
- November 17, 2026.
- Why
- To recognize environmental finalists and support solutions addressing challenges facing the planet.
Event details reported
Details not consistently specified
Prince William’s attendance
Event details reported
One article says Prince William will arrive in India for the event.
Details not consistently specified
The other article does not mention his attendance, so it is not independently confirmed there.
Shreya Ghoshal’s role
Event details reported
One article lists her among attendees.
Details not consistently specified
The other says she will perform at the event.
Key facts
- Event
- 2026 Earthshot Prize Awards Night
- Date
- November 17, 2026
- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Host
- Karan Johar
- Expected attendance
- About 5,000 guests
- Finalists and prizes
- 15 finalists; five winners receive £1 million each
- Award categories
- Protect and Restore Nature; Clean Our Air; Revive Our Oceans; Build a Waste-Free World; Fix Our Climate
- Streaming
- Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories and over 40 languages
Quotes
Sachin Tendulkar
Indian cricket icon and expected guest at the awards
“There are people across the world doing incredible work to protect and repair our planet, often in ways we may never have imagined. And to have Mumbai bring all these people together feels very special. I'm proud that India gets to be part of this moment, and I'm really looking forward to celebrating the people behind these solutions and the work they're doing for all of us,”
livemint.com
“To host The Earthshot Prize Awards in Mumbai is a privilege that fills me with immense pride. Prince William’s vision for The Earthshot Prize has ignited a global movement of hope, innovation, and urgent action, and India, with its boundless creativity and resilience, is the perfect stage for that mission.”
wionews.com
Rami Malek
Academy Award-winning actor and announced Awards Night attendee
“We need stories of hope, people who show us that change is possible. The Earthshot Prize Finalists embody this spirit, meeting the urgency of this moment with action. It’s an honour to be in Mumbai to celebrate their outstanding achievements.”
wionews.com
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