🔗 Share this article Prince Wales Will Participate in Cop30 in South America The Prince of Wales plans to attend the critical Cop30 in Brazil in the coming weeks, however the PM's attendance remains undecided. The Prince is set to award the Earthshot prize and attend the gathering of delegates from more than 190 governments in Belém. Environmental Experts Applaud Prince William's Attendance Environmental experts welcomed the royal's involvement. One consultant noted that it would enhance what is expected to be a difficult meeting, where world agreement on new targets for lowering climate pollutants is required. "Is Prince William presence at Cop a publicity move? Certainly. But that doesn't mean it's a bad idea," the expert commented. "Cop has long been as much about so-called 'optics' as it is about talks. The Prince's announcement will likely encourage other officials to participate, and will attract international press." "I believe the Prince is fully aware that by attending, he'll draw millions of eyes to the event. In an period when climate impacts are escalating, but news reporting is declining, any action that highlights the issue should be celebrated." Royal Attendance at Previous Cops King Charles has participated in earlier UN summits, but will not attend in this one. Endorsement from Climate Organizations A representative from a climate research unit remarked: "All hands on deck – and every influential figure like Prince William, in attendance helping argue for the challenging job that needs doing, is almost certainly a good thing." "The monarch] was in his previous role when he went to Cop26 and contributed to motivate talks. I don't believe it necessarily requires the two royals to go." PM's Decision Still Unconfirmed The British prime minister has not confirmed whether he will participate in the meeting, to which every international officials are asked, with scores planning to join. The leader was widely condemned by leading climate advocates for showing indecision on the choice recently. "International representatives need to be in the summit location for the climate conference. Participation is not a courtesy, it is a demonstration of responsibility. This is the opportunity to secure enhanced national commitments and the finance to implement them, especially for preparedness" to the consequences of the global warming. "Global citizens is watching, and posterity will note who participated."