The Prince of Wales Plans to Join UN Climate Conference in Brazil
The Prince of Wales plans to participate in the United Nations climate conference in South America in the coming weeks, according to palace sources.
Prince William and King Charles made a joint appearance on Thursday night at a reception preceding the climate summit, which is planned for in the northern Brazilian city of Belem.
The royal pair were in attendance at the Natural History Museum reception, marking an rare public appearance together at a environmental conference preliminary meeting arranged together with the UK government.
Climate Leadership Dedication
The King has been a longstanding advocate of protecting nature - and the Prince of Wales has assumed the responsibility, with his own Earthshot awards, which will be held in Brazil before the climate conference.
Palace insiders have portrayed William's involvement at the next COP as stepping up an crucial position in "climate diplomacy".
Recent Engagements
The monarch and his heir, arriving together in the official car, were welcomed guests including conservation experts, researchers, environmental activists, foreign representatives and government officials.
This engagement included speaking in concert with President Emmanuel Macron of France and other international figures at the Ocean Finance Summit in Monaco during the current year.
Environmental Prize Connection
The climate conference will dovetail with the William's personal sustainability recognition program, which will wrap up in Rio de Janeiro the day before he joins the COP summit on November 6th.
Last week the royal figure referred to the Earthshot finalists as "heroes of our time".
Monarch's Environmental Record
The monarch has been a key figure at earlier environmental conferences, providing the introductory remarks in the United Arab Emirates for COP28, including the reminder: "We are custodians of the planet, not its owners".
"Throughout my life I've dedicated a large proportion of my life trying to alert people to the existential threats confronting humanity over planetary heating, environmental shifts and species extinction," the sovereign addressed attendees.
- Prince William representing the monarch
- UN climate conference in South America
- Earthshot awards in Brazil
- Climate diplomacy responsibility
- Combined presence with King Charles
