Prince William Set to Attend COP30 Climate Summit in South America
Prince William plans to participate in the United Nations climate conference in Brazil next month, according to royal officials.
Prince William and King Charles appeared together on Thursday evening at a gathering preceding the climate summit, which is set to be held in the Amazonian city of Belem.
The King and Prince were present at the Natural History Museum reception, marking an noteworthy combined presence at a climate summit preparatory event organized in partnership with the UK government.
Climate Leadership Commitment
The King has been a longstanding advocate of environmental conservation - and the Prince of Wales has inherited the mission, with his own environmental prize initiative, which will be taking place in South America before the climate conference.
Official representatives have portrayed the Prince's participation at the upcoming climate summit as assuming an important role in "global climate discussions".
Recent Engagements
The King and Prince of Wales, arriving together in the state Bentley, were introduced to guests including environmentalists, scientists, climate change campaigners, foreign representatives and politicians.
This participation featured addresses in concert with President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and other international figures at the Ocean Finance Summit in Monaco during the current year.
Earthshot Awards Connection
The COP30 summit will dovetail with the the royal's sustainability recognition program, which will wrap up in Rio de Janeiro the previous day he participates in the climate conference on November 6th.
Last week the prince described the award contenders as "contemporary champions".
Royal Climate Legacy
King Charles has been a key figure at past COP meetings, providing the introductory remarks in Dubai for COP28, including the statement: "We are custodians of the planet, not its owners".
"For decades I've committed a substantial portion of my life trying to raise awareness about the existential threats confronting humanity over planetary heating, environmental shifts and species extinction," the King told delegates.
- Prince William representing the monarch
- UN climate conference in South America
- Earthshot awards in Rio de Janeiro
- Climate diplomacy responsibility
- Joint appearance with King Charles
