The Prince of Wales Plans to Join COP30 Climate Summit in South America
Prince William is scheduled to attend the United Nations climate conference in Brazil next month, as announced by palace sources.
The father and son duo appeared together on Thursday night at a event leading up to the environmental conference, which is planned for in the northern Brazilian city of Belém.
Father and son were participating in the scientific institution event, marking an noteworthy combined presence at a climate summit preparatory event organized in partnership with the UK government.
Climate Leadership Dedication
The King has been a long-time champion of environmental conservation - and the Prince of Wales has assumed the responsibility, with his own climate innovation awards, which will be hosted in Rio before the COP summit.
Official representatives have characterized Prince William's attendance at the next COP as taking on an crucial position in "climate diplomacy".
Recent Engagements
The monarch and his heir, making a joint entrance in the official car, were introduced to attendees such as environmentalists, researchers, climate change campaigners, foreign representatives and politicians.
This participation involved presentations in concert with French leader Macron of the French Republic and other international figures at the Marine Economy Conference in the Principality of Monaco in recent months.
Environmental Prize Link
The COP30 summit will align with the the royal's Earthshot environmental awards, which will wrap up in the Brazilian city the day before he attends the climate conference on the sixth of November.
Last week the royal figure referred to the award contenders as "modern-day pioneers".
Royal Climate Legacy
The monarch has been a influential participant at previous climate summits, delivering the inaugural speech in the United Arab Emirates for COP28, including the statement: "We are custodians of the planet, not its owners".
"I have spent a significant amount of my life trying to warn of the existential threats challenging our world over planetary heating, global temperature increases and biodiversity loss," the monarch informed attendees.
- Prince William acting on behalf of his father
- COP30 summit in Brazil
- Environmental prize ceremony in Brazil
- Environmental negotiations function
- Joint appearance with King Charles
