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 confirmed by the royal household.
Prince William and King Charles appeared together on Thursday night at a event ahead of the environmental conference, which is set to be held in the Amazonian city of Belem.
The royal pair were in attendance at the Natural History Museum reception, marking an unusual joint appearance at a pre-COP30 gathering co-hosted by the United Kingdom administration.
Climate Leadership Commitment
King Charles has been a longstanding advocate of protecting nature - and the Prince of Wales has taken on the baton, with his own climate innovation awards, which will be taking place in South America before the UN meeting.
Official representatives have portrayed William's involvement at the upcoming climate summit as stepping up an significant responsibility in "climate diplomacy".
Recent Engagements
The monarch and his heir, making a joint entrance in the official car, were introduced to attendees such as conservation experts, scientists, environmental activists, foreign representatives and politicians.
This participation featured addresses alongside French leader Macron of the French Republic and other world leaders at the Marine Economy Conference in the Principality of Monaco in recent months.
Environmental Prize Connection
The COP30 summit will align with the William's personal sustainability recognition program, which will conclude in Rio de Janeiro the day before he participates in the climate conference on November 6th.
Recently the prince described the prize competitors as "contemporary champions".
Monarch's Environmental Record
King Charles has been a influential participant at past COP meetings, providing the introductory remarks in the United Arab Emirates for the 28th Conference of Parties, including the reminder: "We are custodians of the planet, not its owners".
"Throughout my life I've dedicated a substantial portion of my life trying to warn of the survival risks facing us over global warming, climate change and species extinction," the King told attendees.
- The Prince of Wales acting on behalf of the monarch
- UN climate conference in South America
- Earthshot awards in Rio de Janeiro
- Climate diplomacy function
- Combined presence with King Charles
