The Prince of Wales Plans to Join COP30 Climate Summit in Brazil
Prince William will represent the COP30 climate summit in Brazil next month, as confirmed by the royal household.
The father and son duo appeared together on Thursday night at a event preceding the environmental conference, which is set to be held in the northern Brazilian city of Belém.
Father and son were in attendance at the scientific institution event, marking an noteworthy combined presence at a environmental conference preliminary meeting co-hosted by the United Kingdom administration.
Environmental Advocacy Dedication
The King has been a consistent supporter 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 climate conference.
Palace insiders have described the Prince's participation at the forthcoming conference as stepping up an significant responsibility in "environmental negotiations".
Previous Activities
The monarch and his heir, arriving together in the official car, were greeted participants featuring conservation experts, researchers, environmental activists, diplomats and government officials.
This engagement included speaking in concert with President Emmanuel Macron of France and other world leaders at the Marine Economy Conference in Monaco during the current year.
Environmental Prize Link
The COP30 summit will coincide with the the royal's climate innovation prizes, which will finish in the Brazilian city the previous day he participates in the COP summit on 6 November.
Last week the royal figure characterized the prize competitors as "modern-day pioneers".
Monarch's Environmental Record
King Charles has been a key figure at past COP meetings, delivering the inaugural speech in Dubai for COP28, including the observation: "The Earth does not belong to us, we belong to the Earth".
"I have spent a substantial portion of my life trying to raise awareness about the survival risks challenging our world over global warming, environmental shifts and species extinction," the King told participants.
- Prince William acting on behalf of the King
- COP30 summit in Brazil
- Earthshot awards in Brazil
- Environmental negotiations role
- Combined presence with King Charles
