Nomzamo Mbatha to attend The Earthshot Prize in India

South African actress, human rights activist and TV producer Nomzamo Mbatha is set to travel to India this November for The Earthshot Prize 2026, which will take place in Mumbai.

Mbatha shared the exciting news with her followers on Instagram, revealing that the prestigious environmental awards will be heading to India for the first time.

“This November we are taking the Earthshot Prize awards to India and Mumbai takes center stage.”

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The sixth annual Earthshot Prize Awards Night will celebrate India’s leadership, stewardship and culture, while shining a spotlight on innovative solutions aimed at addressing some of the world’s biggest environmental challenges.

The ceremony will culminate with five Earthshot Finalists each receiving £1 million (R21 920 350,00) to help accelerate the impact of their innovative solutions.

Mbatha has been the official global ambassador for The Earthshot Prize since September 2024. Through her role, she has continued to advocate for African environmental innovations, highlight local entrepreneurs and help connect global climate movements with grassroots communities.

She has also hosted Earthshot Week events, including the 2024 ceremony in Cape Town, South Africa. Mbatha previously presented the Fix Our Climate award at The Earthshot Prize Awards 2023 in Singapore.

Her upcoming appearance in Mumbai will see her continue her work with the global environmental initiative and bring further attention to African voices and innovations in the fight against climate change.