Prince William Set to Attend UN Climate Conference in Brazil
Prince William will represent the COP30 climate summit in Brazil in the coming weeks, according to palace sources.
The father and son duo appeared together on Thursday night at a event preceding the environmental conference, which is planned for in the northern Brazilian city of Belém.
The King and Prince were present at the Natural History Museum reception, marking an rare public appearance together at a environmental conference preliminary meeting co-hosted by the United Kingdom administration.
Environmental Advocacy Commitment
The King has been a consistent supporter of biodiversity preservation - and the Prince of Wales has taken on the baton, with his own environmental prize initiative, which will be taking place in South America preceding the climate conference.
Royal sources have characterized the Prince's participation at the upcoming climate summit as assuming an crucial position in "climate diplomacy".
Recent Engagements
The King and Prince of Wales, making a joint entrance in the state Bentley, were introduced to guests including environmentalists, scientists, environmental activists, diplomats and government officials.
This involvement included speaking in concert with President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and other world leaders at the Ocean Finance Summit in the Principality of Monaco in recent months.
Earthshot Awards Connection
The climate conference will coincide with the William's personal sustainability recognition program, which will finish in Rio de Janeiro the day before he attends the COP summit on 6 November.
Last week the William described the prize competitors as "contemporary champions".
Monarch's Environmental Record
The King has been a influential participant at previous climate summits, giving the opening address in the United Arab Emirates for COP28, including the statement: "The Earth does not belong to us, we belong to the Earth".
"For decades I've committed a substantial portion of my life trying to warn of the existential threats confronting humanity over planetary heating, climate change and species extinction," the monarch informed delegates.
- Prince William representing the King
- COP30 summit in South America
- Earthshot awards in Brazil
- Climate diplomacy function
- Combined presence with the monarch
