Prince William to Attend UN Climate Summit in South America
The Prince of Wales plans to participate in the important UN climate summit in the South American nation next month, though the PM's participation remains to be determined.
Prince William will introduce the prestigious climate innovation prize and attend the gathering of officials from over 190 nations in Belém.
Environmental Experts Applaud Royal Attendance
Sustainability leaders applauded the prince's participation. One consultant stated that it would lift what is anticipated to be a difficult meeting, where global consensus on fresh objectives for cutting climate pollutants is required.
"Does Prince William attendance at the summit a publicity move? Certainly. But that doesn't mean it's a bad idea," the expert said. "The summit has historically been as much about so-called 'optics' as it is about negotiations. Prince William's commitment will likely inspire other leaders to commit, and will attract international press."
"I suspect the Prince is fully aware that by participating, he'll bring numerous of viewers to the event. In an era when environmental effects are growing, but press attention is declining, anything that raises awareness should be welcomed."
Monarch's Presence at Previous Climate Summits
King Charles has been present at previous Cops, but will not participate in the upcoming event.
Support from Environmental Organizations
An expert from an environmental thinktank said: "All hands on deck – and every high-profile person like the Prince of Wales, there supporting argue for the difficult work that must be done, is likely a positive development."
"The monarch] was in his previous role when he participated in Cop26 and contributed to galvanise negotiations. I would argue it necessarily requires both of them to participate."
PM's Decision Remains Uncertain
The UK's leader has yet to announce whether they plans to join the meeting, to which every global leaders are asked, with scores planning to join. The leader was heavily criticised by leading environmental voices for appearing to waver on the decision in recent weeks.
"International representatives should be in the summit location for the climate conference. Attendance is not a courtesy, it is a measure of commitment. This is the moment to secure enhanced government targets and the funding to achieve them, especially for resilience" to the effects of the global warming.
"Global citizens is paying attention, and history will remember who was present."
