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Prince William Urges World Leaders to Protect the Planet for Future Generations
6 Nov
Summary
- Prince William delivers first speech on behalf of King Charles at COP30 in Brazil
- Calls for urgent action to address climate crisis and protect the natural world
- Highlights impact of climate change on communities in the UK and Brazil
On November 6, 2025, Prince William represented his father, King Charles, and the UK government at the World Leaders Summit, which is part of the COP30 talks in Belém, Brazil. In his speech, William delivered a message of hope and optimism, calling for urgent action to address the climate crisis and safeguard the natural world for future generations.
William opened his address in Portuguese, thanking President Lula and Governor Barbalho for the warm welcome to Belém. He then emphasized that it is this generation's responsibility to protect the planet for their children and grandchildren. "Our children and grandchildren will stand on the shoulders of our collective action," he said, urging leaders to rise to the occasion with courage, collaboration, and decisive commitment.
