Prince William Set to Attend UN Climate Conference in Brazil
Prince William is scheduled to attend the COP30 climate summit in South America during November, as announced by palace sources.
The father and son duo appeared together on Thursday night at a gathering leading up to the environmental conference, which is planned for in the Amazonian city of Belem.
Father and son 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.
Environmental Advocacy Commitment
The King has been a long-time champion of protecting nature - and Prince William has inherited the mission, with his own Earthshot awards, which will be taking place in South America preceding the COP summit.
Palace insiders have described the Prince's participation at the next COP as taking on an crucial position in "global climate discussions".
Recent Engagements
The monarch and his heir, making a joint entrance in the official car, were greeted guests including environmentalists, researchers, environmental activists, 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 Ocean Finance Summit in Monaco during the current year.
Earthshot Awards Connection
The UN meeting will coincide with the the royal's Earthshot environmental awards, which will wrap up in the Brazilian city the eve of he attends the COP summit on the sixth of November.
In recent days the William characterized the Earthshot finalists as "heroes of our time".
Monarch's Environmental Record
The monarch has been a key figure at earlier environmental conferences, providing the introductory remarks in the United Arab Emirates for COP28, including the observation: "The Earth does not belong to us, we belong to the Earth".
"I have spent a significant amount of my life trying to raise awareness about the critical dangers confronting humanity over climate change, global temperature increases and biodiversity loss," the King told attendees.
- The Prince of Wales acting on behalf of the King
- COP30 summit in Brazil
- Earthshot awards in Brazil
- Environmental negotiations responsibility
- Combined presence with the monarch
