"The Prince of Wales will attend the crunch Cop30 UN climate summit in Brazil next month, the Guardian has learned, but whether the prime minister will go is still to be decided. Prince William will present the Earthshot prize, a global environmental award and attend the meeting of representatives of more than 190 governments in Belem. Environmental experts welcomed the prince's attendance."
"Cop has long been as much about so-called optics' as it is negotiations. Prince William's announcement will likely encourage other leaders to commit, and will have the global media sitting up to attention. I suspect HRH knows very well that by showing up, he'll drag millions of eyes to the event. In an era when climate impacts are growing, but media coverage dropping, anything that draws attention should be celebrated."
Prince William will attend COP30 in Belém, Brazil next month and will present the Earthshot Prize. Representatives from more than 190 governments will meet to agree fresh greenhouse gas emissions targets. Environmental experts welcomed the prince's attendance, arguing it could lift a difficult summit, draw global media attention, and encourage other leaders to commit despite criticisms that the appearance is a stunt. King Charles has attended previous COPs but will not attend COP30. The prime minister's attendance remains undecided. Organizers and advocates view prominent attendance as useful amid growing climate impacts and declining media coverage.
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