The Prince of Wales Plans to Join COP30 Climate Summit in South America
Prince William plans to participate in the COP30 climate summit in South America in the coming weeks, as announced by the royal household.
Prince William and King Charles appeared together on Thursday evening at a event preceding the environmental conference, which is set to be held in the Amazonian city of Belém.
Father and son were participating in the museum gathering, marking an rare public appearance together at a climate summit preparatory event co-hosted by the United Kingdom administration.
Climate Leadership Dedication
King Charles has been a longstanding advocate of protecting nature - and Prince William has inherited the mission, with his own Earthshot awards, which will be hosted in Rio ahead of the climate conference.
Official representatives have described William's involvement at the forthcoming conference as stepping up an significant responsibility in "climate diplomacy".
Recent Engagements
The King and Prince of Wales, arriving together in the royal vehicle, were welcomed guests including environmentalists, scientists, environmental activists, diplomats and politicians.
This participation featured addresses alongside 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 climate conference 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.
Recently the William characterized the prize competitors as "contemporary champions".
Monarch's Environmental Record
The monarch has been a influential participant at previous climate summits, giving the opening address in Dubai for the 28th Conference of Parties, including the reminder: "The Earth does not belong to us, we belong to the Earth".
"Throughout my life I've dedicated a substantial portion of my life trying to warn of the survival risks challenging our world over global warming, environmental shifts and biodiversity loss," the sovereign addressed delegates.
- The Prince of Wales standing in for his father
- UN climate conference in South America
- Earthshot awards in Rio de Janeiro
- Climate diplomacy responsibility
- Combined presence with the monarch
