🔗 Share this article Prince Wales to Attend Cop30 in Brazil The Prince of Wales is scheduled to attend the key UN climate summit in the South American nation next month, though the prime minister's participation is still undecided. The Prince is set to award the global environmental award and engage with the gathering of delegates from over 190 countries in Belém. Climate Experts Welcome Royal Participation Climate specialists praised the prince's presence. A sustainability expert stated that it would lift what is expected to be a complex summit, where world consensus on fresh objectives for reducing greenhouse gas emissions is necessary. "Does Prince William presence at the summit a stunt? Certainly. But it doesn't imply it's a bad idea," the expert commented. "The summit has long been as much about so-called 'optics' as it is about discussions. Prince William's decision will almost certainly inspire other officials to engage, and will attract global media." "It's likely the Prince understands clearly that by showing up, he'll draw millions of attention to the conference. In an era when global warming consequences are increasing, but news reporting is dropping, any action that raises awareness should be applauded." Royal Presence at Past Cops King Charles has been present at previous climate conferences, but has decided not to be going in the upcoming event. Support from Climate Thinktanks A representative from a climate research unit remarked: "Full participation is needed – and any prominent figure like Prince William, there helping argue for the difficult task that needs doing, is probably a good thing." "The monarch] was the Prince of Wales when he went to the Glasgow summit and pitched in to galvanise talks. I don't believe it necessarily requires the prince and the king to participate." Prime Minister's Decision Still Uncertain The PM has yet to announce if they will attend the meeting, to which every international officials are invited, with scores set to attend. The leader was widely condemned by influential sustainability leaders for appearing to waver on the decision in recent weeks. "Global officials should be in the summit location for Cop30. Participation is not optional, it is a test of leadership. This is the time to establish more ambitious government targets and the funding to deliver them, especially for adaptation" to the effects of the climate crisis. "Global citizens is watching, and history will remember who participated."