🔗 Share this article The Prince of Wales Plans to Join UN Climate Conference in Brazil King Charles and Prince William arrived together at the London museum The Prince of Wales plans to participate in the COP30 climate summit in South America next month, according to the royal household. The father and son duo made a joint appearance on Thursday evening at a gathering preceding the environmental conference, which is scheduled to take place in the northern Brazilian city of Belém. The royal pair were in attendance at the scientific institution event, marking an noteworthy combined presence at a climate summit preparatory event organized in partnership with the British authorities. Climate Leadership Commitment The King has been a long-time champion of biodiversity preservation - and the Prince of Wales has taken on the baton, with his own Earthshot awards, which will be taking place in South America ahead of the climate conference. Royal sources have portrayed William's involvement at the forthcoming conference as taking on an significant responsibility in "global climate discussions". Previous Activities The King and Prince of Wales, making a joint entrance in the royal vehicle, were introduced to participants featuring conservation experts, scientists, environmental activists, foreign representatives and politicians. This engagement included speaking alongside French leader Macron of France and other international figures at the Blue Economy and Finance Forum in Monaco in recent months. Environmental Prize Connection The climate conference will coincide with the prince's own climate innovation prizes, which will finish in the Brazilian city the day before 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 influential participant at past COP meetings, providing the introductory remarks in the United Arab Emirates for the 28th Conference of Parties, including the statement: "Our responsibility is to protect the world we inhabit". "I have spent a substantial portion of my life trying to warn of the survival risks confronting humanity over global warming, climate change and biodiversity loss," the sovereign addressed delegates. Prince William acting on behalf of the King COP30 summit in Brazil Earthshot awards in Rio de Janeiro Climate diplomacy responsibility Joint appearance with King Charles