Indian-origin climate scientist Veerabhadran Ramanathan has won the 2026 Crafoord Prize in Geosciences for his groundbreaking research on super-pollutants and atmospheric brown clouds. Indian-origin climate scientist Veerabhadran Ramanathan has been awarded the 2026 Crafoord Prize in Geosciences by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. His heritage influenced his participation in the Indian Ocean Experiment (INDOEX), which identified atmospheric brown clouds over South Asia. Crafoord Prize and RecognitionThe Crafoord Prize carries a cash award of 8 million Swedish kronor (around USD 900,000) and a gold medal. With his pioneering work on super-pollutants, atmospheric brown clouds, and climate policy, Veerabhadran Ramanathan has not only deepened scientific understanding but also shaped global action against climate change.

Source: dna February 02, 2026 06:00 UTC