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Prince William will join the important Cop30 in Brazil in the coming weeks, but the prime minister's participation is still unconfirmed.

Prince William will introduce the prestigious climate innovation prize and attend the conference of delegates from more than 190 nations in the Brazilian city.

Climate Experts Applaud Prince William's Attendance

Sustainability leaders welcomed the prince's participation. One consultant stated that it would boost what is expected to be a difficult conference, where world agreement on fresh targets for lowering climate pollutants is necessary.

"Is Prince William presence at the summit a publicity move? Certainly. But it doesn't imply it's a poor decision," she said. "The summit has historically been as much about what's termed 'optics' as it is about negotiations. The Prince's decision will almost certainly encourage other leaders to participate, and will draw international press."

"I suspect HRH is fully aware that by attending, he'll bring numerous of attention to the event. In an time when global warming consequences are increasing, but media coverage is dropping, anything that raises awareness should be welcomed."

Monarch's Presence at Previous Cops

King Charles has been present at past climate conferences, but will not attend in Cop30.

Support from Environmental Organizations

A representative from an environmental thinktank said: "Everyone must contribute – and every high-profile person like Prince William, in attendance helping argue for the complex task that needs doing, is almost certainly a good thing."

"The monarch] was the Prince of Wales when he participated in the Glasgow summit and pitched in to energize talks. I would argue it necessarily requires both of them to attend."

Prime Minister's Attendance Remains Unconfirmed

The UK's leader has not confirmed if they plans to join the summit, to which all world leaders are expected, with many already confirmed. He was heavily criticised by leading environmental voices for appearing to waver on the decision in recent weeks.

"International representatives need to be in Brazil for Cop30. Attendance is not merely symbolic, it is a test of leadership. This is the opportunity to lock in enhanced country pledges and the funding to achieve them, especially for resilience" to the impacts of the environmental emergency.

"International observers is paying attention, and posterity will note who participated."