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Prince William will attend the key UN climate summit in Brazil next month, but the PM's participation remains undecided.

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

Climate Specialists Welcome Prince William's Participation

Climate specialists applauded the royal's presence. A sustainability expert stated that it would lift what is likely to be a challenging meeting, where world consensus on fresh objectives for lowering climate pollutants is necessary.

"Is the Prince's attendance at Cop a publicity move? Certainly. But it doesn't imply it's a bad idea," she said. "Cop has long been as much about so-called 'optics' as it is about talks. Prince William's announcement will probably encourage other delegates to engage, and will capture international press."

"I suspect the Prince knows very well that by participating, he'll draw millions of attention to the event. In an time when global warming consequences are increasing, but news reporting is declining, any effort that highlights the issue should be welcomed."

Monarch's Attendance at Past Cops

The monarch has attended past UN summits, but is not participate in this one.

Endorsement from Climate Organizations

A leader from a climate research unit commented: "Everyone must contribute – and any influential figure like Prince William, there assisting make the case for the difficult task that is required, is likely a beneficial move."

"The monarch] was in his previous role when he went to Cop26 and contributed to motivate talks. I would argue it necessarily requires the prince and the king to go."

Prime Minister's Attendance Remains Unconfirmed

The British prime minister has not yet said if he plans to join the summit, to which every global leaders are expected, with scores planning to join. He was strongly criticized by prominent environmental voices for seeming hesitant on the commitment earlier this month.

"International representatives must be in Brazil for the climate conference. Participation is not optional, it is a measure of commitment. This is the opportunity to lock in more ambitious government targets and the finance to implement them, especially for adaptation" to the effects of the global warming.

"Global citizens is paying attention, and the future will remember who participated."