Mumbai to Host Sixth Edition of Earthshot Prize 2026
Mumbai is set to host the sixth annual edition of The Earthshot Prize Awards and Summit in November 2026. This marks the first time the prestigious global environmental prize is being held in India.
What happened
Mumbai has been officially announced as the host city for the sixth edition of The Earthshot Prize Awards and Summit. Scheduled to take place on November 16 and 17, 2026, the landmark event marks the first time India is hosting the prestigious environmental prize since its inception.
The 2026 Mumbai edition will feature the main Awards Night on November 17, alongside the inaugural Children’s Earthshot Awards Ceremony involving around 15,000 schools across 24 Indian states. Indian filmmaker and broadcaster Karan Johar will host the awards ceremony, and the Serum Institute of India serves as the principal sponsor of the summit.
Important dates
| Earthshot Prize Summit and Awards | 16-17 November 2026 |
|---|---|
| Earthshot Prize Awards Night | 17 November 2026 |
📌 Static GK links
- Host City for 2026: Mumbai
- Founder: Prince William (The Prince of Wales)
- Year of Foundation: 2020
- Prize Money: £1 million per winner
- Previous Host Cities: London (2021), Boston (2022), Singapore (2023), Cape Town (2024), and Rio de Janeiro (2025)
What candidates should do
- Note down the host city, edition number, and founder details for current affairs revision in upcoming competitive exams.
- Revise the five core categories of the Earthshot Prize and the amount of prize money awarded to winners.
PrepZen analysis
The hosting of the sixth Earthshot Prize in Mumbai highlights India's growing prominence in global environmental initiatives and climate action. For aspirants preparing for Banking, SSC, UPSC, and State PSC examinations, this development is a key current affairs talking point concerning international awards, climate summits, and bilateral engagements between India and the UK. Questions are likely to focus on the host city, the prize money, the founder, and the edition number.
Practice questions
Q1. Which city is hosting the sixth edition of the Earthshot Prize in 2026?
Q2. Who founded the Earthshot Prize in 2020?
Q3. What is the prize money awarded to each winner of the Earthshot Prize?
First time the Earthshot Prize is hosted in India.
2026 edition is the sixth Earthshot Prize Awards.
🎯 Key Point: Mumbai will host the Earthshot Prize 2026 for the first time in India.
FAQs
What is the Earthshot Prize?
The Earthshot Prize is a global environmental prize founded in 2020 by Prince William to discover, award, and scale innovative solutions that repair and regenerate the planet.
When and where is the 2026 Earthshot Prize taking place?
The 2026 Earthshot Prize Summit and Awards will take place on November 16-17, 2026, in Mumbai, India.
How much financial support do winners receive?
Five winners are awarded a £1 million grant each to help scale their environmental solutions.
Who are the previous host cities of the Earthshot Prize?
The preceding host cities were London (2021), Boston (2022), Singapore (2023), Cape Town (2024), and Rio de Janeiro (2025).
Sources and references
- earthshotprize.org (earthshotprize.org)
- drishtiias.com (www.drishtiias.com)
- gktoday.in (www.gktoday.in)
- gujaratsamachar.com (english.gujaratsamachar.com)
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