The Prince of Wales received a blessing of good energy after meeting with Native American environmental activists during the Cop26 summit in Glasgow this afternoon.
The heir to the throne, known as the Duke or Rothesay when north, attended an indigenous listening sessions with CEOs at Kelvingrove Gallery and Museum.
The session was intended to encourage the private industry to listen to the wisdom and experiences of the world’s indigenous people to address climate change.
Charles, 72, met Tom Goldtooth (climate activist and executive director at the Indigenous Environmental Network), who presented the Duke with a gift basket of plaited sweetgrass.
After meeting with Native American environmental activists at the Cop26 summit in Glasgow, the Prince of Wales was blessed with good energy.
Charles, 72, met Tom Goldtooth (climate activist and executive director at the Indigenous Environmental Network), who presented the Duke with a gift basket of plaited sweetgrass.
The plant is commonly used for healing or ritual purposes and braided sweetgrass is thought to attract good spirits, positive energies and is used a tool to cleanse people’s auras.
Charles spent his morning at the art gallery meeting Hollywood and fashion royalty including Leonardo DiCaprio and Stella McCartney, who are both keen environmental campaigners.
Charles has been front and centre throughout the conference, alongside other senior members of the royal family, including the Duchess of Cornwall, Prince William and Kate Middleton.
Monday, Charles, William, and Kate hosted a reception at the Kelvingrove Art Museum and Gallery in Glasgow, which is just a short drive from the climate summit.
The heir-to-the-throne, who is known as the Duke of Rothesay when north of the border, attended an indigenous listening session is pictured meeting indigenous people at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
The session was intended to encourage private sector participation in the wisdom of the world’s indigenous people to address climate change.
The Duke – who flew from Rome’s to the conference on Sunday- demanded action on climate change at the G20 summit as he warned world leaders they have an ‘overwhelming responsibility to generations yet unborn.
He stated that the UN Climate Change Conference, which opened in Glasgow Sunday, was ‘quite literally’ the last chance saloon’ to save our planet.
While acknowledging the importance of urgent action on climate change, the prince told G20 leaders in Rome that he was finally sensing a shift in attitudes and the building up of positive momentum.
The heir to the throne stressed that world leaders have an “overwhelming responsibility for generations yet unborn”.
He said to the G20 politicians, “It is impossible to not hear the despairing voices young people who see in you the stewards and protectors of the planet, holding their future in your hands.”
Prince Charles was delighted to meet Leonardo DiCpario, Stella McCartney and other guests at COP26 in Glasgow.
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Charles said, “Cop 26 starts in Glasgow on Sunday, and quite literally it’s the last chance saloon.”
“We must now translate fine terms into even more effective actions, as the enormity if the climate challenge dominates people’s conversation from newsrooms and living rooms.
“And as the futures of humanity and nature are at stake, it is time to put aside our differences and seize this unique opportunity to start a substantial green recovery. This will ensure that the global economy can continue on a sustainable and confident trajectory and save our planet.
After rubbing shoulders with celebrities yesterday, the Prince met with the CEOs of global companies awarded the Terra Carta Seal.
Sir JonyIve created the Terra Carta Seal. It recognizes global companies that are driving innovation and demonstrating a commitment to truly sustainable markets.
It was presented at today’s inaugural awards to 45 companies that have committed to accelerating action over the next decade to help limit global heating to 1.5 C by 2050.