Prince William Set to Attend UN Climate Conference in South America
The Prince of Wales plans to participate in the COP30 climate summit in Brazil in the coming weeks, according to royal officials.
Prince William and King Charles appeared together on Thursday evening at a event ahead of the climate summit, which is set to be held in the northern Brazilian city of Belém.
The King and Prince were in attendance at the scientific institution event, marking an rare public appearance together at a climate summit preparatory event organized in partnership with the UK government.
Climate Leadership Dedication
The King has been a longstanding advocate of biodiversity preservation - and the Prince of Wales has inherited the mission, with his own environmental prize initiative, which will be held in Brazil before the COP summit.
Palace insiders have characterized Prince William's attendance at the upcoming climate summit as assuming an significant responsibility in "global climate discussions".
Previous Activities
The King and Prince of Wales, making a joint entrance in the official car, were welcomed attendees such as conservation experts, scientists, environmental activists, foreign representatives and politicians.
This engagement involved presentations together with French leader Macron of the French Republic and other international figures at the Marine Economy Conference in the Principality of Monaco earlier this year.
Environmental Prize Connection
The COP30 summit will align with the the royal's sustainability recognition program, which will wrap up in Rio de Janeiro the eve of he participates in the COP summit on 6 November.
Recently the royal figure referred to the prize competitors as "modern-day pioneers".
Royal Climate Legacy
The King has been a prominent presence at past COP meetings, giving the opening address 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 significant amount of my life trying to raise awareness about the existential threats challenging our world over climate change, environmental shifts and species extinction," the sovereign addressed delegates.
- Prince William representing his father
- UN climate conference in Brazil
- Environmental prize ceremony in Rio de Janeiro
- Climate diplomacy role
- Joint appearance with the monarch
