Prince William Plans to Join UN Climate Conference in Brazil
The Prince of Wales is scheduled to attend the COP30 climate summit in South America during November, according to the royal household.
Prince William and King Charles made a joint appearance on Thursday evening at a event leading up to the environmental conference, which is set to be held in the Amazonian city of Belém.
The royal pair were present at the scientific institution event, marking an unusual joint appearance at a pre-COP30 gathering organized in partnership with the UK government.
Climate Leadership Dedication
The King has been a consistent supporter of protecting nature - and Prince William has taken on the baton, with his own climate innovation awards, which will be hosted in Rio ahead of the COP summit.
Royal sources have characterized the Prince's participation at the forthcoming conference as stepping up an crucial position in "climate diplomacy".
Recent Engagements
The King and Prince of Wales, making a joint entrance in the state Bentley, were introduced to guests including conservation experts, researchers, climate change campaigners, foreign representatives and government officials.
This engagement included speaking in concert with President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and other global statesmen at the Marine Economy Conference in Monaco earlier this year.
Earthshot Awards Connection
The UN meeting will align with the prince's own climate innovation prizes, which will conclude in Rio de Janeiro the previous day he joins the climate conference on 6 November.
Recently the royal figure characterized the Earthshot finalists as "heroes of our time".
Monarch's Environmental Record
The King has been a key figure 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".
"I have spent a substantial portion of my life trying to raise awareness about the critical dangers confronting humanity over climate change, climate change and biodiversity loss," the monarch informed participants.
- Prince William standing in for the King
- COP30 summit in Brazil
- Environmental prize ceremony in Brazil
- Environmental negotiations role
- Joint appearance with King Charles