The Prince of Wales Set to Attend UN Climate Conference in Brazil
The Prince of Wales is scheduled to attend the United Nations climate conference in South America next month, as confirmed by royal officials.
The father and son duo made a joint appearance on Thursday night at a reception leading up to the environmental conference, which is set to be held in the Amazonian city of Belem.
The royal pair were participating in the Natural History Museum reception, marking an rare public appearance together at a pre-COP30 gathering arranged together with the United Kingdom administration.
Climate Leadership Commitment
The King has been a consistent supporter of protecting nature - and Prince William has taken on the baton, with his own environmental prize initiative, which will be hosted in Rio ahead of the COP summit.
Official representatives have described William's involvement at the upcoming climate summit as taking on an significant responsibility in "environmental negotiations".
Previous Activities
The King and Prince of Wales, making a joint entrance in the royal vehicle, were welcomed attendees such as environmentalists, scientists, climate change campaigners, diplomats and politicians.
This involvement included speaking together with President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and other international figures at the Marine Economy Conference in Monaco earlier this year.
Environmental Prize Link
The COP30 summit will align with the the royal's climate innovation prizes, which will conclude in Rio de Janeiro the previous day he participates in the COP summit on the sixth of November.
In recent days the prince characterized the Earthshot finalists as "modern-day pioneers".
Royal Climate Legacy
King Charles has been a prominent presence at past COP meetings, delivering the inaugural speech in Dubai for COP28, including the reminder: "We are custodians of the planet, not its owners".
"Throughout my life I've dedicated a substantial portion of my life trying to raise awareness about the survival risks facing us over planetary heating, global temperature increases and ecological decline," the sovereign addressed attendees.
- Prince William representing his father
- COP30 summit in Brazil
- Environmental prize ceremony in Rio de Janeiro
- Climate diplomacy function
- Joint appearance with King Charles
