London: Prince William urged global leaders to act with “urgency and purpose” to address climate and biodiversity challenges during a high-level roundtable event at London Climate Action Week. The Prince of Wales emphasized that Indigenous communities must be recognized as essential stakeholders in environmental solutions.
According to People Magazine and coverage by UK media outlets, Prince William said there was a “short window” to secure the future of the planet, noting that preserving natural ecosystems would require collaborative efforts from governments, businesses, and indigenous leaders. The event convened experts, environmental organizations, and philanthropic partners.
He also praised the efforts of grassroots and Indigenous groups, citing their long-standing roles in protecting biodiversity. “We must support them, listen to them, and place them at the heart of conservation strategies,” he was quoted as saying.
The roundtable is part of a broader initiative under The Earthshot Prize, a project spearheaded by Prince William to promote scalable climate solutions. Participants discussed how to accelerate investment into community-led environmental stewardship, with special attention to the Amazon rainforest and other vulnerable regions.
This marks the latest in a series of public engagements by the British royal focused on climate change and sustainability, reinforcing the UK monarchy’s soft-power advocacy on global environmental matters.
William’s remarks come as the world braces for another record-breaking summer, with the World Meteorological Organization warning of continued extreme heat and erratic weather events.
Environmental leaders in attendance welcomed the prince’s message. Dr. Tony Juniper, chair of Natural England, said the prince was “highlighting the right issues at the right time,” and encouraged governments to embed Indigenous rights into their climate policies.
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