Stockholm Water Prize Latest News
Recently, Kaveh Madani has been named the 2026 recipient of the Stockholm Water Prize.
About Stockholm Water Prize
- It is regarded as the world’s most prestigious award for water-related work.
- It has been presented annually since 1991.
- It is awarded by the Stockholm Water Foundation in collaboration with the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
- Eligibility for Stockholm Water Prize
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- The Prize is awarded to a person or organization who contributes to the conservation and protection of water resources, and to the well-being of the planet and its inhabitants.
- Everyone who has made extraordinary water-related achievements is eligible.
- The prize is presented by H. M. King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, who is the official patron of the prize, at the awarding ceremony during World Water Week in August.
- Nomination: Anyone can submit a nomination for the Stockholm Water Prize, however, self-nominations or nominations by persons with direct professional or family ties to the candidate are not permitted.
Source: DTE
Last updated on Sep, 2026
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