Prince William Set to Attend UN Climate Conference in South America
Prince William plans to participate in the United Nations climate conference in South America next month, as announced by royal officials.
The father and son duo appeared together on Thursday evening at a gathering preceding the environmental conference, which is set to be held in the Amazonian city of Belem.
The King and Prince were in attendance at the scientific institution event, marking an rare public appearance together at a pre-COP30 gathering arranged together with the UK government.
Climate Leadership Commitment
King Charles has been a consistent supporter of biodiversity preservation - and Prince William has assumed the responsibility, with his own environmental prize initiative, which will be hosted in Rio ahead of the UN meeting.
Royal sources have portrayed Prince William's attendance at the next COP as assuming an crucial position in "global climate discussions".
Previous Activities
The monarch and his heir, making a joint entrance in the royal vehicle, were greeted guests including environmentalists, scientists, environmental activists, foreign representatives and government officials.
This involvement included speaking in concert with French leader Macron of the French Republic and other international figures at the Ocean Finance Summit in the Principality of Monaco during the current year.
Environmental Prize Link
The UN meeting will align with the prince's own Earthshot environmental awards, which will finish in Rio de Janeiro the day before he attends the climate conference on 6 November.
In recent days the royal figure characterized the prize competitors as "heroes of our time".
Royal Climate Legacy
The monarch has been a key figure at earlier environmental conferences, delivering the inaugural speech 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 significant amount of my life trying to warn of the critical dangers confronting humanity over global warming, environmental shifts and ecological decline," the King told delegates.
- The Prince of Wales acting on behalf of the monarch
- UN climate conference in South America
- Environmental prize ceremony in Rio de Janeiro
- Environmental negotiations role
- Joint appearance with the monarch
