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Prince William plans to participate in the critical Cop30 in Brazil in the coming weeks, however the prime minister's attendance is still to be determined.

Prince William is set to award the global environmental award and attend the gathering of officials from in excess of 190 nations in the Brazilian city.

Environmental Specialists Applaud Prince William's Participation

Sustainability leaders welcomed the prince's presence. One consultant commented that it would lift what is likely to be a difficult summit, where world agreement on new objectives for cutting climate pollutants is essential.

"Does the Prince's presence at Cop a publicity move? Yes. But it doesn't imply it's a poor decision," she commented. "The summit has often been as much about so-called 'optics' as it is about negotiations. Prince William's decision will probably motivate other delegates to participate, and will draw global media."

"I suspect HRH understands clearly that by showing up, he'll bring numerous of attention to the summit. In an era when global warming consequences are escalating, but news reporting is dropping, any effort that draws attention should be welcomed."

Royal Attendance at Past Cops

The monarch has attended past climate conferences, but has decided not to participate in this one.

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A leader from a sustainability organization commented: "Full participation is needed – and any influential figure like the Prince of Wales, there helping make the case for the complex task that must be done, is likely a positive development."

"The monarch] was in his previous role when he participated in Cop26 and helped to galvanise negotiations. I don't think it necessarily requires the two royals to attend."

PM's Attendance Still Unconfirmed

The British prime minister has not confirmed whether he will participate in the meeting, to which every global leaders are expected, with many set to attend. He was strongly criticized by prominent climate advocates for appearing to waver on the decision earlier this month.

"International representatives should be in the summit location for Cop30. Participation is not a courtesy, it is a demonstration of responsibility. This is the opportunity to establish enhanced government targets and the funding to implement them, especially for adaptation" to the impacts of the environmental emergency.

"International observers is observing, and the future will record who was present."