Prince William Set to Attend COP30 Climate Summit in South America
The Prince of Wales is scheduled to attend the United Nations climate conference in Brazil during November, as announced by the royal household.
The father and son duo made a joint appearance on Thursday evening at a event preceding the climate summit, which is scheduled to take place in the Amazonian city of Belem.
Father and son were present at the scientific institution event, marking an rare public appearance together at a pre-COP30 gathering organized in partnership with the United Kingdom administration.
Climate Leadership Dedication
King Charles has been a consistent supporter of protecting nature - and the Prince of Wales has inherited the mission, with his own Earthshot awards, which will be taking place in South America preceding the climate conference.
Palace insiders have characterized William's involvement at the upcoming climate summit as assuming an crucial position in "global climate discussions".
Recent Engagements
The monarch and his heir, making a joint entrance in the royal vehicle, were greeted participants featuring conservation experts, scientists, environmental activists, diplomats and government officials.
This engagement involved presentations in concert with President Emmanuel Macron of France and other world leaders at the Ocean Finance Summit in the Principality of Monaco in recent months.
Environmental Prize Connection
The climate conference will dovetail with the William's personal sustainability recognition program, which will conclude in the Brazilian city the day before he attends the climate conference on November 6th.
Recently the prince referred to the Earthshot finalists as "contemporary champions".
Royal Climate Legacy
The King has been a influential participant at past COP meetings, giving the opening address in Dubai for the 28th Conference of Parties, including the statement: "We are custodians of the planet, not its owners".
"For decades I've committed a large proportion of my life trying to alert people to the survival risks facing us over climate change, climate change and species extinction," the King told attendees.
- Prince William acting on behalf of the monarch
- COP30 summit in Brazil
- Earthshot awards in Rio de Janeiro
- Environmental negotiations role
- Joint appearance with King Charles
