Context: Recently, Kaveh Madani has been named the 2026 recipient of the Stockholm Water Prize.
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.
- It honours individuals and organisations whose work contributes significantly to the sustainable use and protection of the world’s water resources.
- Professor Kaveh Madani, Director of the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH), has been named the 2026 Stockholm Water Prize laureate, the world’s most prestigious award for outstanding achievements in water.
- The Stockholm Water Foundation and the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences recognise Professor Kaveh Madani, for his groundbreaking research and global leadership that have transformed how governments manage water crises.
Eligibility for Stockholm Water Prize:
- 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.