The Prince of Wales Plans to Join COP30 Climate Summit in Brazil

The Prince of Wales is scheduled to attend the United Nations climate conference in South America in the coming weeks, according to royal officials.

The father and son duo made a joint appearance on Thursday night at a reception preceding the environmental conference, which is set to be held in the northern Brazilian city of Belém.

The King and Prince were present at the Natural History Museum reception, marking an noteworthy combined presence at a climate summit preparatory event arranged together with the British authorities.

Environmental Advocacy Dedication

The King has been a long-time champion of protecting nature - and the Prince of Wales has inherited the mission, with his own environmental prize initiative, which will be taking place in South America before the UN meeting.

Palace insiders have described Prince William's attendance at the forthcoming conference as stepping up an significant responsibility in "environmental negotiations".

Recent Engagements

The King and Prince of Wales, making a joint entrance in the state Bentley, were welcomed attendees such as conservation experts, scientists, environmental activists, foreign representatives and government officials.

This engagement featured addresses together with French leader Macron of the French Republic and other international figures at the Marine Economy Conference in Monaco during the current year.

Earthshot Awards Link

The climate conference will dovetail with the William's personal sustainability recognition program, which will finish in Rio de Janeiro the eve of he joins the climate conference on November 6th.

In recent days the William referred to the Earthshot finalists as "heroes of our time".

Royal Climate Legacy

The monarch has been a influential participant at earlier environmental conferences, providing the introductory remarks in Dubai for COP28, including the statement: "The Earth does not belong to us, we belong to the Earth".

"Throughout my life I've dedicated a significant amount of my life trying to raise awareness about the existential threats facing us over planetary heating, climate change and ecological decline," the King told attendees.

• The Prince of Wales acting on behalf of the monarch
• COP30 summit in South America
• Earthshot awards in Brazil
• Climate diplomacy function
• Combined presence with King Charles