The Prince of Wales Set to Attend UN Climate Conference in South America
The Prince of Wales plans to participate in the COP30 climate summit in Brazil during November, according to the royal household.
The father and son duo made a joint appearance on Thursday night at a gathering preceding the climate summit, which is set to be held in the northern Brazilian city of Belem.
The King and Prince were participating in the Natural History Museum reception, marking an unusual joint appearance at a climate summit preparatory event co-hosted by the United Kingdom administration.
Environmental Advocacy Commitment
King Charles has been a consistent supporter of biodiversity preservation - and Prince William has assumed the responsibility, with his own environmental prize initiative, which will be hosted in Rio ahead of the COP summit.
Palace insiders have described William's involvement at the upcoming climate summit as taking on an crucial position in "climate diplomacy".
Previous Activities
The King and Prince of Wales, making a joint entrance in the royal vehicle, were welcomed guests including environmentalists, scientists, environmental activists, diplomats and government officials.
This engagement included speaking together with French leader Macron of France and other international figures at the Marine Economy Conference in the Principality of Monaco in recent months.
Earthshot Awards Link
The COP30 summit will dovetail with the prince's own climate innovation prizes, which will finish in the Brazilian city the previous day he attends the climate conference on 6 November.
Recently the prince characterized the Earthshot finalists as "heroes of our time".
Monarch's Environmental Record
The King has been a influential participant at earlier environmental conferences, giving the opening address in the United Arab Emirates for the 28th Conference of Parties, including the statement: "The Earth does not belong to us, we belong to the Earth".
"I have spent a substantial portion of my life trying to warn of the existential threats confronting humanity over global warming, climate change and ecological decline," the sovereign addressed attendees.
- The Prince of Wales acting on behalf of the King
- UN climate conference in Brazil
- Earthshot awards in Brazil
- Environmental negotiations function
- Combined presence with the monarch
