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About Global Environment Leadership Awards   

The Global Environment Leadership Award – 2026, scheduled on 05 June 2026 at the NDMC Convention Centre, New Delhi, under the theme “Innovating Sustainable Solutions for a Climate-Resilient Future,” is a prestigious national initiative dedicated to honoring outstanding individuals, organizations, and innovative projects demonstrating exemplary leadership in environmental sustainability and climate action.

This distinguished award program is a key highlight of the Global Environment Summit – 2026, organized by the Ecosustainable Development Foundation. The awards celebrate visionaries and change-makers whose impactful contributions are accelerating India’s transition toward a sustainable and climate-resilient future while supporting global environmental goals.

The awards recognize efforts that address climate challenges, promote sustainable development, encourage innovation, and inspire collective action for a greener, cleaner, and more resilient planet.

Award Focus Areas

The Global Environment Leadership Award – 2026 honors excellence in the following domains:

• Climate Action, Mitigation & Carbon Reduction
• Renewable Energy Innovation & Energy Transition Leadership
• Biodiversity Conservation & Natural Resource Management
• Waste Management, Recycling & Circular Economy
• Environmental Education & Public Awareness
• Sustainable Business Practices & Corporate Leadership
• Clean Technology Innovation & Green Entrepreneurship
• Air Quality Improvement & Pollution Control
• Water Conservation & Sustainable Water Management

Eligibility

The awards are open to a wide range of environmental champions:

Individuals

• Environmental and sustainability leaders
• Green entrepreneurs and innovators
• Climate advocates and youth leaders
• Academicians, researchers, and scientists
• CSR, ESG, and sustainability professionals
• Women leaders in environment and climate action

Organizations / Institutions

• Corporate entities and PSUs
• Government departments and urban local bodies
• NGOs, civil society organizations, and social enterprises
• Academic and research institutions
• Start-ups in clean technology and sustainability
• Community-based organizations

Award Categories

Individual Awards – 2026

Recognizing outstanding contributions in environmental leadership and sustainability:

1. Lifetime Achievement Award in Environment & Sustainability
2. Green Leadership Excellence Award
3. Innovator of the Year – Sustainable Solutions
4. Climate Action Champion Award
5. Young Environmental Leader Award (Below 35 Years)
6. Renewable Energy Leadership Award
7. Excellence in Environmental Research & Innovation Award
8. Corporate Sustainability Leadership Award
9. Environmental Journalism & Awareness Award
10. Women Leader in Environment & Climate Action Award
11. Community Environmental Impact Leader Award

Institutional Awards – 2026

Honoring organizations demonstrating excellence in sustainability:

1. Outstanding Institution in Sustainable Development
2. Best Renewable Energy Organization of the Year
3. Excellence in Environmental Conservation & Biodiversity
4. Green & Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Award
5. Clean Technology Innovation Organization of the Year
6. Corporate Environmental Responsibility Excellence Award
7. Leading Academic/Research Institution in Environment
8. Eco-Friendly Municipal/Local Government Body Award
9. Sustainable Manufacturing & Industry Leadership Award
10. NGO Excellence Award in Climate Action
11. Best Public Sector Initiative in Sustainability

About the Awards

The Global Environment Leadership Award – 2026 celebrates individuals and institutions that are driving impactful environmental change through innovation, leadership, and commitment. These awards aim to highlight best practices, encourage scalable solutions, and inspire a collective movement toward sustainability.

By recognizing excellence across diverse sectors, the awards reinforce the importance of collaboration, innovation, and responsibility in building a climate-resilient and sustainable future.

FEE STRUCTURE (Registration Fees )

Rule & regulation:

1. Last date to submit required Information is 01 June 2026. Submit  before last date.
2. The file size should not be more than 25MB.
3. The duration of video/audio should not exceed 2 minutes.
4. An entry will be deemed accepted only when the entry fee as prescribed has been received by the Awards organizer through an online payment. No refund will be made, once the payment is submitted.
5. The decision of the jury is final. Entrants whose entries are shortlisted will be notified by Email Communications.
6. The Awards are judged by a panel of independent judges. The judges reserve the right to re-classify or reject any entry that does not comply with the requirements of these Terms of Entry or the entry criteria. No feedback will be given on individual/organizational entries. In all matters, the decision of the judges shall be final and no correspondence or discussion shall be entered.
7. If no Participant in a category are found to be satisfying the eligibility by the Awards Management, the prize may be cancelled. The decision of the Awards Management in this regard will be final and non-contestable. The Awards Management will not entertain any queries in this regard.
8. All entries must be submitted by Submission Date. The Awards organizer has no responsibility for the incomplete entries and all such entries will be deemed invalid.
9. The Award categories may be changed / modified / split / merged / increased or cancelled by the Awards Management and / or Jury based on the number of entries received in any category, and the quality of the entries. The decision in this regard will be final, non-contestable and binding on all participants. The Awards Management will not entertain any queries in this regard.
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