Prince William delivers emotional speech at COP30 conference
/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2125604612331826248.jpgPrince William delivers emotional speech at World Conference COP30Prince William reached a major milestone of his life as he delivered a historic speech on behalf of his father King Charles at the COP30 UN climate conference in Belem on November 6, 2025.
The British royal arrived in the Amazon city of Belem, where the world leaders met to discuss Climate change. William\“s visit comes after three busy days in Rio de Janeiro, where he attended his Earthshot Prize 2025 awards on November 5. Advertisement
Kate\“s husband opened his speech in Portuguese, saying: \“Bom Dia! Muito obrigado Presidente Lula e Governador Barbalho pelas calorosas boas vindas a Belem do Para.\“ （Good morning! Many thanks to President Lula and Governor Barbalho for the warm welcome to Belém do Para.）
The heir to the British throne said it was for this generation to safeguard the natural world for their children and grandchildren.
Full text of Prince William\“s iconic speech at COP30 UN climate conference in Belem
William begins, \“Our children and grandchildren will stand on the shoulders of our collective action. Let us use these inspiring surroundings here in the heart of the Amazon to rise to meet this moment, not with hesitation, but with courage,“ he said. “Not with division, but with collaboration. Not with delay, but with decisive commitment.\“
He highlighted the efforts of the real heroes who are contributing to make the planet safe for the future generation, saying: \“Let us honour the leadership of those who have long protected the planet — Indigenous Peoples and local communities — and walk forward together.\“
He continued, \“Let us build a future where nature is valued, and where every child inherits a world of prosperity, not peril. Let us rise to this moment with the clarity that history demands of us. Let us be the generation that turned the tide — not for applause, but for the quiet gratitude of those yet to be born.\“
highlighting the need for urgent and inclusive climate action, he said, \“Our children and grandchildren are watching, and hoping.\“
He also talked about the disastrous impact of simultaneous floods, fires and droughts in Brazi” two years ago, saying the community is \“still recovering from devastating floods. I met families who had lost their homes, their possession and their sense of security.\“
\“One resident told me how the river that once brought life to the town had become a source of fear. Their resilience is deeply moving,\“ he said.
Although the speech was written with the U.K. government as he was representing them, there were distinct echoes of his own philosophy.
\“I have long believed in the power of urgent optimism, he said,
Mirroring his belief that \“there is hope in finding solutions to the crisis. The conviction that, even in the face of daunting challenges, we have the ingenuity and determination to make a difference, and to do so now.\“
\“I grew up with my father the King talking about the power of nature and the importance of harmony in the natural world. A subject he has championed for over five decades. It is a privilege to also represent him here today, as well as everyone else who has championed this cause, for so many years,\“ he shared.
Earlier, Kensington Palace shared a stunning video, showcasing Brazil\“s natural beauty while highlighting William\“s trip to the country.
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