The official list of National Geographic 33 has been released for 2026, featuring individuals from all over the world who are making a significant difference in society.
Among this year’s honorees are two Indian actresses, namely Alia Bhatt and Priyanka Chopra, both of whom were selected not because of their movies but because of their contributions to society in terms of environmental awareness and health projects.
Alia Bhatt Recognised For Environmental Efforts
Alia Bhatt in natgeo 33 list (Image: Instagram)
Alia Bhatt has been added to the list for spreading awareness about climate change. She has been actively promoting various environmental causes and has been encouraging people to adopt green practices. Alia has also written a children’s book named Ed Finds a Home, which supports the concept of animal adoption. This is her way of encouraging young minds to take care of animals.
Promoting Sustainable Fashion And Awareness
Apart from this, Alia has also contributed through her fashion resale website, wherein she donates clothes and promotes reusing clothes. Additionally, she is using her social media influence to spread awareness about eco-friendly habits and motivate her fans to take small steps towards saving the planet.
Priyanka Chopra Honoured for Healthcare Work
Priyanka Chopra in NatGeo 33 list (Image: Instagram)
Priyanka Chopra has been recognised for her contributions towards the improvement of healthcare awareness. She has been contributing towards spreading awareness about diabetes, as well as making healthcare services easily accessible. The cause is close to her heart, as her husband, Nick Jonas, has been suffering from Type 1 Diabetes since his young days.
Work Through ‘Beyond Type 1’ Initiative
For the past few years, Priyanka and Nick have been associated with Beyond Type 1, an organisation that helps people understand diabetes in the right way. Their contributions in this area are aimed at providing the right information to people affected by the condition, especially in India.
Global Names Also Featured In The List
Besides them, several international personalities have also been recognised in this regard. They include Harrison Ford, Russell Westbrook, Shailene Woodley, Ewan McGregor, and Idris Elba, all of whom have contributed in their own way to social causes.