4 Nov 2026
The Earthshot Prize, the world’s most prestigious environmental award, today announced its India Advisory Council, bringing together leaders from business, philanthropy, sustainable investment, community groups and environmental action, alongside entrepreneurs to strengthen its engagement in India and support the growth of homegrown environmental solutions. The Council has advised and guided the Prize’s activity in India over the past year.
Announced ahead of The Earthshot Prize Summit in Mumbai later this month, the first in India, the Council has helped shape the Prize’s work in the country and will continue to provide expert advice, insights and connections to shape the Prize’s programmes, strengthen partnerships and support environmental innovators, especially Indian Finalists.
The Council comprises Roshni Nadar, philanthropist and business leader; Riddhima Yadav, sustainable investment expert; Mayank Sen, Communication Lead, Serum Institute of India and Co-Founder, Moe’s Art; Nidhi Pant Co-Founder of S4S Technologies; Kaushik Kappagantulu, Co-founder & CEO of Kheyti; Kaushik Deb of Gujarat’s Emissions Trading Scheme; Shishir Joshi, CEO and Founder of Project Mumbai and Mumbai Climate Week; Shloka Nath, Founder of Dorahi, former founder of India Climate Collaborative; and Ishwar Narayanan, Executive Director of The Nature Conservancy.
India is home to more Earthshot Prize Finalists and Winners than any other country. This environmental leadership is reflected on the Council, where three members lead solutions honoured by the Prize: Kheyti (2022 Winner), S4S Technologies (2023 Winner) and Gujarat’s Emissions Trading Scheme (2025 Finalist).
India is home to some of the most promising environmental solutions and climate leaders, demonstrating that economic growth and environmental progress can go hand in hand. The India Advisory Council has played a crucial role in helping us deepen our engagement in the country, build meaningful partnerships and amplify solutions that have the potential to create lasting impact
India’s climate journey is shaped by innovators, businesses, communities and institutions developing solutions to some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. The India Advisory Council brings together diverse perspectives and expertise to help ensure our work is locally relevant and rooted in the country’s priorities. Through this collaboration, we aim to spotlight India’s environmental leadership, strengthen support for homegrown solutions and help accelerate their impact nationally and globally.
The Council’s priorities include supporting The Earthshot Prize’s ambition to reach one billion people in India to inspire greater action for the planet, build support for more than 300 Indian solutions in its wider nominee portfolio, and strengthen engagement around the The Earthshot Summit in Mumbai. The group’s insights and relationships will also support The Earthshot Prize’s future programmes and partnerships in India which will be announced in the weeks ahead..
