🔗 Share this article Prince William to Attend Cop30 in Brazil The Prince of Wales will participate in the key Cop30 in the South American nation next month, though the prime minister's attendance is still unconfirmed. Prince William will introduce the global environmental award and attend the conference of delegates from in excess of 190 governments in Belém. Environmental Specialists Applaud Royal Participation Environmental experts praised the royal's presence. An environmental strategist noted that it would lift what is anticipated to be a challenging conference, where global consensus on fresh objectives for cutting carbon emissions is necessary. "Does the Prince's attendance at Cop a stunt? Certainly. But it doesn't imply it's a bad idea," she remarked. "The summit has historically been as much about what's termed 'optics' as it is about talks. Prince William's commitment will probably encourage other leaders to engage, and will draw worldwide attention." "I believe the Prince knows very well that by participating, he'll attract countless of viewers to the conference. In an time when environmental effects are escalating, but media coverage is dropping, anything that draws attention should be applauded." Monarch's Presence at Past Cops King Charles has participated in earlier Cops, but is not participate in the upcoming event. Endorsement from Environmental Organizations A leader from an environmental thinktank remarked: "Full participation is needed – and any prominent individual like Prince William, there helping make the case for the difficult job that must be done, is almost certainly a beneficial move." "[King Charles was the Prince of Wales when he participated in Cop26 and contributed to motivate talks. I would argue it always requires both of them to go." PM's Attendance Remains Unconfirmed The UK's leader has not yet said if they plans to join the conference, to which all world leaders are expected, with many set to attend. The leader was heavily criticised by influential sustainability leaders for appearing to waver on the choice recently. "Global officials must be in Belém for the climate conference. Attendance is not a courtesy, it is a test of leadership. This is the opportunity to lock in stronger national commitments and the funding to deliver them, especially for resilience" to the effects of the climate crisis. "International observers is watching, and the future will note who participated."