🔗 Share this article Prince William to Attend UN Climate Summit in Brazil Prince William plans to join the key Cop30 in the South American nation in the coming weeks, however the prime minister's attendance remains to be determined. The Prince will introduce the Earthshot prize and attend the conference of officials from more than 190 nations in the Brazilian city. Environmental Experts Welcome Prince William's Attendance Sustainability leaders praised the royal's involvement. An environmental strategist commented that it would boost what is anticipated to be a complex meeting, where international consensus on fresh objectives for lowering greenhouse gas emissions is essential. "Is Prince William attendance at the summit a stunt? Certainly. But it doesn't imply it's a poor decision," she remarked. "Cop has often been as much about what's termed 'optics' as it is about negotiations. Prince William's commitment will almost certainly encourage other leaders to participate, and will attract international press." "It's likely the Prince understands clearly that by showing up, he'll draw millions of attention to the conference. In an era when environmental effects are growing, but press attention is dropping, anything that draws attention should be celebrated." Monarch's Presence at Past Cops The monarch has attended past Cops, but is not be going in the upcoming event. Endorsement from Climate Thinktanks An expert from an environmental thinktank said: "Full participation is needed – and every high-profile person like the Prince of Wales, in attendance helping argue for the challenging task that needs doing, is almost certainly a beneficial move." "[King Charles was in his previous role when he went to Cop26 and helped to motivate discussions. I don't believe it always requires the two royals to participate." PM's Attendance Still Unconfirmed The British prime minister has yet to announce whether they will participate in the summit, to which all international officials are expected, with scores already confirmed. The leader was strongly criticized by leading sustainability leaders for showing indecision on the decision in recent weeks. "International representatives need to be in Belém for Cop30. Participation is not merely symbolic, it is a test of leadership. This is the time to establish more ambitious national commitments and the funding to implement them, especially for resilience" to the effects of the global warming. "Global citizens is paying attention, and posterity will note who showed up."