The Prince of Wales Set to Attend UN Climate Conference in Brazil
The Prince of Wales will represent 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 ahead of the climate summit, which is scheduled to take place in the northern Brazilian city of Belém.
The King and Prince were in attendance at the museum gathering, marking an noteworthy combined presence at a climate summit preparatory event arranged together with the UK government.
Climate Leadership Dedication
King Charles has been a long-time champion of biodiversity preservation - and the Prince of Wales has assumed the responsibility, with his own climate innovation awards, which will be hosted in Rio ahead of the COP summit.
Official representatives have described the Prince's participation at the next COP as assuming an crucial position in "global climate discussions".
Recent Engagements
The monarch and his heir, arriving together in the state Bentley, were introduced to guests including environmentalists, researchers, environmental activists, foreign representatives and politicians.
This participation involved presentations in concert with French leader Macron of the French Republic and other international figures at the Ocean Finance Summit in the Principality of Monaco in recent months.
Environmental Prize Connection
The climate conference will dovetail with the prince's own Earthshot environmental awards, which will wrap up in the Brazilian city the day before he attends the COP summit on 6 November.
Recently the prince characterized the Earthshot finalists as "contemporary champions".
Royal Climate Legacy
The monarch has been a prominent presence at past COP meetings, providing the introductory remarks in the United Arab Emirates for COP28, including the statement: "We are custodians of the planet, not its owners".
"For decades I've committed a substantial portion of my life trying to raise awareness about the existential threats confronting humanity over climate change, climate change and biodiversity loss," the King told delegates.
- The Prince of Wales acting on behalf of his father
- COP30 summit in Brazil
- Earthshot awards in Rio de Janeiro
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- Joint appearance with the monarch
