The Prince of Wales Set to Attend UN Climate Conference in South America
The Prince of Wales will represent the United Nations climate conference in South America during November, as confirmed by the royal household.
Prince William and King Charles made a joint appearance on Thursday evening at a event leading up to the climate summit, which is planned for in the northern Brazilian city of Belém.
Father and son were in attendance at the Natural History Museum reception, marking an rare public appearance together at a pre-COP30 gathering co-hosted by the British authorities.
Climate Leadership Dedication
The King has been a long-time champion of environmental conservation - and Prince William has assumed the responsibility, with his own climate innovation awards, which will be held in Brazil preceding the climate conference.
Royal sources have described Prince William's attendance at the upcoming climate summit as stepping up an significant responsibility in "climate diplomacy".
Previous Activities
The King and Prince of Wales, making a joint entrance in the royal vehicle, were introduced to attendees such as conservation experts, scientists, climate change campaigners, foreign representatives and government officials.
This involvement involved presentations in concert with President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and other global statesmen at the Marine Economy Conference in Monaco in recent months.
Earthshot Awards Connection
The UN meeting will align with the prince's own sustainability recognition program, which will wrap up in Rio de Janeiro the day before he joins the climate conference on November 6th.
In recent days the prince characterized the award contenders as "contemporary champions".
Royal Climate Legacy
The King has been a influential participant at previous climate summits, providing the introductory remarks in the United Arab Emirates for the 28th Conference of Parties, including the statement: "We are custodians of the planet, not its owners".
"I have spent a substantial portion of my life trying to warn of the existential threats facing us over planetary heating, climate change and species extinction," the monarch informed delegates.
- Prince William representing his father
- UN climate conference in Brazil
- Earthshot awards in Brazil
- Climate diplomacy role
- Joint appearance with King Charles