Alia Bhatt to celebrate global climate innovators at Earthshot Prize ceremony in Mumbai

Actress Alia Bhatt is looking forward to being part of The Earthshot Prize ceremony in Mumbai, where global innovators and organisations working to address environmental challenges will be recognised for their efforts.

Describing the event as a celebration of “hope, ideas and action”, Alia said she was particularly inspired by people around the world developing unconventional solutions to protect and restore the planet.

“The Earthshot Prize is really about hope… but hope that comes with ideas, action and people who are finding new ways forward. That’s what makes it so inspiring to be a part of,” Alia said in a statement.

“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,” she added.

The ‘Raazi’ actress will be among the presenters at the ceremony and will present one of the five Earthshot Prize awards. The event is expected to bring together around 5,000 guests to honour individuals and organisations developing solutions to some of the world’s most pressing environmental problems.

Alia will share the stage with Oscar-winning actor Rami Malek, cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar and British actress and musician Simone Ashley, among other presenters and special guests. Filmmaker and television personality Karan Johar will host the ceremony.

The 2026 Earthshot Prize Awards Night will also mark a new milestone for the event, with the ceremony being streamed globally on Prime Video for the first time. Viewers across more than 240 countries and territories will be able to watch the event in more than 40 languages.

Launched by Prince William in 2020, The Earthshot Prize aims to identify, support and amplify innovative solutions to major environmental challenges. Its five award categories focus on restoring and protecting nature, cleaning the air, reviving oceans, building a waste-free world and addressing climate change.

With Mumbai hosting the ceremony, the event is also expected to spotlight India’s growing role in global conversations around sustainability, climate innovation and environmental action.