🔗 Share this article The Prince of William to Attend Cop30 in Brazil Prince William will participate in the key UN climate summit in the South American nation next month, however the prime minister's attendance is still to be determined. Prince William will present the prestigious climate innovation prize and engage with the conference of officials from over 190 nations in the Brazilian city. Climate Experts Welcome Prince William's Participation Environmental experts welcomed the royal's participation. An environmental strategist stated that it would lift what is likely to be a complex summit, where international consensus on updated goals for lowering greenhouse gas emissions is necessary. "Is Prince William attendance at Cop a stunt? Certainly. But that doesn't mean it's a bad idea," she commented. "The summit has often been as much about what's termed 'optics' as it is about negotiations. The Prince's announcement will probably motivate other delegates to commit, and will attract global media." "I believe HRH understands clearly that by participating, he'll draw millions of attention to the summit. In an period when global warming consequences are growing, but news reporting is dropping, any effort that highlights the issue should be welcomed." Royal Presence at Past Cops The monarch has attended past climate conferences, but is not be going in Cop30. Support from Environmental Thinktanks A representative from a sustainability organization commented: "All hands on deck – and every high-profile individual like Prince William, there assisting advocate for the complex job that is required, is likely a beneficial move." "[King Charles was in his previous role when he went to the Glasgow summit and pitched in to motivate talks. I don't think it always requires both of them to participate." Prime Minister's Attendance Remains Unconfirmed The PM has yet to announce if he plans to join the conference, to which every world leaders are asked, with scores already confirmed. The leader was heavily criticised by leading environmental voices for appearing to waver on the decision in recent weeks. "International representatives must be in Belém for the climate conference. Participation is not optional, it is a test of leadership. This is the time to lock in enhanced country pledges and the resources to achieve them, especially for resilience" to the consequences of the environmental emergency. "International observers is watching, and history will remember who participated."