The Prince of Wales Will Participate in COP30 Climate Summit in Brazil
The Prince of Wales will represent the United Nations climate conference in Brazil next month, according to the royal household.
The father and son duo made a joint appearance on Thursday night at a event preceding the climate summit, which is set to be held in the northern Brazilian city of Belem.
Father and son were present at the scientific institution event, marking an rare public appearance together at a environmental conference preliminary meeting co-hosted by the British authorities.
Environmental Advocacy Commitment
King Charles has been a longstanding advocate of environmental conservation - and Prince William has assumed the responsibility, with his own climate innovation awards, which will be held in Brazil ahead of the climate conference.
Palace insiders have characterized the Prince's participation at the next COP as stepping up an crucial position in "climate diplomacy".
Recent Engagements
The monarch and his heir, making a joint entrance in the state Bentley, were introduced to participants featuring environmentalists, researchers, climate change campaigners, diplomats and politicians.
This engagement involved presentations together with French leader Macron of the French Republic and other international figures at the Blue Economy and Finance Forum in Monaco earlier this year.
Environmental Prize Link
The UN meeting will dovetail with the the royal's sustainability recognition program, which will conclude in the Brazilian city the previous day he participates in the climate conference on the sixth of November.
Last week the royal figure characterized the Earthshot finalists as "contemporary champions".
Royal Climate Legacy
King Charles has been a prominent presence at previous climate summits, delivering the inaugural speech in the United Arab Emirates for the 28th Conference of Parties, including the reminder: "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 warn of the existential threats facing us over climate change, global temperature increases and ecological decline," the monarch informed attendees.
- The Prince of Wales standing in for the King
- COP30 summit in Brazil
- Environmental prize ceremony in Rio de Janeiro
- Climate diplomacy function
- Joint appearance with King Charles
