Prince William Will Participate in COP30 Climate Summit in Brazil
Prince William plans to participate in the United Nations climate conference in South America in the coming weeks, according to the royal household.
Prince William and King Charles appeared together on Thursday night at a reception ahead of the climate summit, which is set to be held in the Amazonian city of Belém.
The King and Prince were in attendance at the scientific institution event, marking an noteworthy combined presence at a pre-COP30 gathering co-hosted by the British authorities.
Environmental Advocacy Commitment
The King has been a longstanding advocate of environmental conservation - and the Prince of Wales has inherited the mission, with his own climate innovation awards, which will be hosted in Rio ahead of the climate conference.
Royal sources have described William's involvement at the upcoming climate summit as taking on an crucial position in "global climate discussions".
Recent Engagements
The King and Prince of Wales, making a joint entrance in the royal vehicle, were welcomed participants featuring environmentalists, scientists, climate change campaigners, diplomats and government officials.
This participation included speaking together with French leader Macron of France and other international figures at the Ocean Finance Summit in Monaco earlier this year.
Earthshot Awards Connection
The climate conference will align with the the royal's sustainability recognition program, which will wrap up in the Brazilian city the day before he attends the climate conference on the sixth of November.
Recently the prince characterized the prize competitors as "contemporary champions".
Monarch's Environmental Record
The King has been a influential participant at previous climate summits, providing the introductory remarks in the United Arab Emirates for the 28th Conference of Parties, including the observation: "We are custodians of the planet, not its owners".
"For decades I've committed a large proportion of my life trying to alert people to the critical dangers confronting humanity over planetary heating, environmental shifts and species extinction," the King told attendees.
- The Prince of Wales acting on behalf of the King
- COP30 summit in South America
- Earthshot awards in Brazil
- Climate diplomacy responsibility
- Joint appearance with the monarch
