The Prince of Wales Set to Attend UN Climate Conference in South America
Prince William is scheduled to attend the United Nations climate conference in Brazil in the coming weeks, according to royal officials.
Prince William and King Charles made a joint appearance on Thursday evening at a reception leading up to the climate summit, which is set to be held in the Amazonian city of Belém.
The royal pair were in attendance at the scientific institution event, marking an unusual joint appearance at a environmental conference preliminary meeting co-hosted by the British authorities.
Environmental Advocacy Dedication
King Charles has been a longstanding advocate of protecting nature - and Prince William has taken on the baton, with his own environmental prize initiative, which will be held in Brazil preceding the UN meeting.
Palace insiders have characterized Prince William's attendance at the forthcoming conference as taking on an significant responsibility in "global climate discussions".
Recent Engagements
The King and Prince of Wales, making a joint entrance in the official car, were welcomed guests including environmentalists, scientists, environmental activists, diplomats and government officials.
This participation included speaking in concert with President Emmanuel Macron of France and other world leaders at the Blue Economy and Finance Forum in the Principality of Monaco during the current year.
Earthshot Awards Link
The climate conference will dovetail with the William's personal climate innovation prizes, which will conclude in the Brazilian city the previous day he joins the climate conference on 6 November.
Recently the prince characterized the award contenders 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 Dubai for COP28, including the statement: "Our responsibility is to protect the world we inhabit".
"For decades I've committed a large proportion of my life trying to raise awareness about the critical dangers facing us over global warming, global temperature increases and species extinction," the King told delegates.
- The Prince of Wales representing his father
- COP30 summit in South America
- Environmental prize ceremony in Rio de Janeiro
- Environmental negotiations function
- Combined presence with King Charles
