Prince William Plans to Join COP30 Climate Summit in South America
Prince William plans to participate in the United Nations climate conference in South America next month, according to royal officials.
Prince William and King Charles made a joint appearance on Thursday night at a event ahead of the environmental conference, which is scheduled to take place in the Amazonian city of Belem.
The King and Prince were present at the scientific institution event, marking an rare public appearance together at a climate summit preparatory event organized in partnership with the British authorities.
Environmental Advocacy Dedication
The King has been a consistent supporter of environmental conservation - and the Prince of Wales has taken on the baton, with his own Earthshot awards, which will be taking place in South America before the UN meeting.
Royal sources have portrayed William's involvement at the next COP as stepping up an crucial position in "climate diplomacy".
Previous Activities
The King and Prince of Wales, making a joint entrance in the royal vehicle, were greeted participants featuring conservation experts, scientists, environmental activists, diplomats and government officials.
This involvement included speaking alongside French leader Macron of France and other global statesmen at the Blue Economy and Finance Forum in Monaco earlier this year.
Earthshot Awards Link
The climate conference will dovetail with the prince's own sustainability recognition program, which will conclude in Rio de Janeiro the previous day he joins the climate conference on 6 November.
In recent days the prince referred to the prize competitors as "modern-day pioneers".
Royal Climate Legacy
The King has been a influential participant at past COP meetings, providing the introductory remarks in the United Arab Emirates for COP28, including the observation: "The Earth does not belong to us, we belong to the Earth".
"Throughout my life I've dedicated a substantial portion of my life trying to raise awareness about the survival risks confronting humanity over planetary heating, global temperature increases and biodiversity loss," the King told delegates.
- The Prince of Wales standing in for his father
- COP30 summit in South America
- Environmental prize ceremony in Rio de Janeiro
- Environmental negotiations role
- Combined presence with King Charles