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Prince William plans to join the key UN climate summit in the South American nation in the coming weeks, but the prime minister's participation remains to be determined.

Prince William will introduce the global environmental award and attend the gathering of officials from in excess of 190 countries in the Brazilian city.

Environmental Specialists Applaud Royal Attendance

Environmental experts welcomed the royal's participation. An environmental strategist noted that it would enhance what is anticipated to be a challenging conference, where international consensus on fresh objectives for cutting climate pollutants is necessary.

"Is the Prince's presence at Cop a stunt? Yes. But it doesn't imply it's a poor decision," the expert remarked. "The summit has historically been as much about what's termed 'optics' as it is about negotiations. Prince William's announcement will likely motivate other leaders to participate, and will attract worldwide attention."

"It's likely HRH knows very well that by attending, he'll draw countless of attention to the summit. In an time when global warming consequences are growing, but media coverage is dropping, anything that raises awareness should be applauded."

Monarch's Presence at Previous Climate Summits

The monarch has been present at earlier UN summits, but will not attend in Cop30.

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A leader from a climate research unit commented: "All hands on deck – and every influential figure like Prince William, present supporting make the case for the challenging work that needs doing, is almost certainly a good thing."

"[King Charles was the Prince of Wales when he went to the Glasgow summit and helped to motivate talks. I would argue it necessarily needs the two royals to participate."

Prime Minister's Attendance Still Uncertain

The UK's leader has not confirmed whether he will attend the summit, to which every world leaders are invited, with many already confirmed. He was heavily criticised by leading environmental voices for showing indecision on the commitment earlier this month.

"International representatives should be in Brazil for Cop30. Participation is not optional, it is a test of leadership. This is the opportunity to secure more ambitious government targets and the resources to achieve them, especially for adaptation" to the effects of the climate crisis.

"The world is observing, and posterity will record who showed up."