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The Prince of Wales is scheduled to join the critical Cop30 in Brazil in the coming weeks, though the prime minister's attendance is still unconfirmed.

The Prince is set to award the global environmental award and take part in the conference of representatives from more than 190 nations in Belém.

Environmental Specialists Welcome Royal Attendance

Climate specialists applauded the royal's participation. An environmental strategist stated that it would lift what is expected to be a difficult conference, where world agreement on new objectives for reducing carbon emissions is required.

"Is the Prince's presence at the summit a stunt? Yes. But that doesn't mean it's a bad idea," she commented. "The summit has often been as much about what's termed 'optics' as it is about discussions. The Prince's announcement will probably encourage other delegates to participate, and will attract worldwide attention."

"It's likely the Prince understands clearly that by attending, he'll bring countless of eyes to the conference. In an era when global warming consequences are increasing, but press attention is dropping, any action that highlights the issue should be celebrated."

Royal Attendance at Past Cops

King Charles has participated in previous climate conferences, but is not attend in Cop30.

Support from Climate Organizations

An expert from a climate research unit said: "Everyone must contribute – and any influential figure like the Prince of Wales, present assisting argue for the challenging job that needs doing, is probably a good thing."

"The monarch] was in his previous role when he attended the Glasgow summit and helped to galvanise negotiations. I don't think it always requires the prince and the king to attend."

PM's Attendance Remains Unconfirmed

The British prime minister has not yet said if he will participate in the conference, to which all international officials are invited, with many already confirmed. The leader was strongly criticized by influential climate advocates for seeming hesitant on the choice earlier this month.

"Global officials should be in Brazil for the climate conference. Participation is not merely symbolic, it is a demonstration of responsibility. This is the opportunity to establish stronger country pledges and the resources to deliver them, especially for adaptation" to the impacts of the climate crisis.

"International observers is observing, and posterity will record who showed up."