Prince William Will Participate in COP30 Climate Summit in South America
Prince William will represent the COP30 climate summit in South America next month, as announced by royal officials.
The father and son duo appeared together on Thursday evening at a reception leading up to the climate summit, which is scheduled to take place in the northern Brazilian city of Belém.
The King and Prince were in attendance at the scientific institution event, marking an rare public appearance together at a pre-COP30 gathering organized in partnership with the United Kingdom administration.
Environmental Advocacy Commitment
The King has been a consistent supporter of biodiversity preservation - and Prince William has taken on the baton, with his own climate innovation awards, which will be taking place in South America preceding the climate conference.
Official representatives have described Prince William's attendance at the forthcoming conference as stepping up an significant responsibility in "global climate discussions".
Previous Activities
The King and Prince of Wales, arriving together in the royal vehicle, were greeted attendees such as environmentalists, scientists, climate change campaigners, diplomats and politicians.
This participation featured addresses together with French leader Macron of France and other global statesmen at the Marine Economy Conference in the Principality of Monaco during the current year.
Earthshot Awards Connection
The UN meeting will coincide with the the royal's climate innovation prizes, which will conclude in the Brazilian city the eve of he participates in the COP summit on 6 November.
Last week the William characterized the award contenders as "contemporary champions".
Monarch's Environmental Record
King Charles has been a influential participant at earlier environmental conferences, delivering the inaugural speech in Dubai for the 28th Conference of Parties, including the observation: "The Earth does not belong to us, we belong to the Earth".
"For decades I've committed a large proportion of my life trying to alert people to the existential threats facing us over planetary heating, global temperature increases and biodiversity loss," the sovereign addressed participants.
- The Prince of Wales representing his father
- COP30 summit in South America
- Earthshot awards in Rio de Janeiro
- Environmental negotiations responsibility
- Combined presence with the monarch
