The Prince of Wales Will Participate in UN Climate Conference in South America
The Prince of Wales will represent the COP30 climate summit in Brazil next month, according to the royal household.
Prince William and King Charles appeared together on Thursday night at a reception ahead of the environmental conference, which is set to be held in the northern Brazilian city of Belem.
The royal pair were participating in the Natural History Museum reception, marking an rare public appearance together at a climate summit preparatory event arranged together with the United Kingdom administration.
Environmental Advocacy Commitment
The King has been a long-time champion of protecting nature - and Prince William has assumed the responsibility, with his own climate innovation awards, which will be hosted in Rio before the UN meeting.
Palace insiders have portrayed the Prince's participation at the forthcoming conference as stepping up an significant responsibility in "environmental negotiations".
Recent Engagements
The monarch and his heir, making a joint entrance in the royal vehicle, were introduced to participants featuring environmentalists, scientists, climate change campaigners, foreign representatives and politicians.
This involvement featured addresses together with French leader Macron of the French Republic and other world leaders at the Ocean Finance Summit in the Principality of Monaco in recent months.
Earthshot Awards Link
The COP30 summit will coincide with the the royal's sustainability recognition program, which will wrap up in the Brazilian city the eve of he attends the COP summit on November 6th.
In recent days the William referred to the award contenders as "heroes of our time".
Royal Climate Legacy
King Charles has been a influential participant at previous climate summits, providing the introductory remarks in Dubai for the 28th Conference of Parties, including the observation: "Our responsibility is to protect the world we inhabit".
"For decades I've committed a large proportion of my life trying to warn of the existential threats confronting humanity over global warming, environmental shifts and biodiversity loss," the sovereign addressed attendees.
- The Prince of Wales representing his father
- UN climate conference in South America
- Earthshot awards in Brazil
- Environmental negotiations responsibility
- Joint appearance with King Charles
