The Prince of Wales received a necklace when he met with representatives from indigenous countries at the Cop26 summit in Glasgow today.
Prince Charles, 72, a man who has spent more 50 years highlighting environmental problems, was in good spirits as he arrived to the Action on Forests and Land Use event on day three of COP26 at SECC.
The royal could be seen bowing his head as he was given the necklace by Juan Carlos Jintiach, coordinator of international economic cooperation and autonomous indigenous development of the Amazon Basin.
Later, he appeared on stage wearing the jewellery to address the group at the conference.
As the Prince of Wales met with leaders from all walks of the world at today’s Cop26 summit, Glasgow, the necklace was presented to him
Juan Carlos Jintiach was the coordinator of international economic cooperation. He also gave the necklace to the royal.
The royal looked in high spirits throughout the engagement and could even be seen laughing as soon as he got on stage to deliver his speech.
Yesterday, Charles used his COP26 address at the climate summit to demand a ‘military-style campaign’ to mobilise trillions of dollars of private sector cash to ‘save our precious planet’.
The prince said the pandemic had taught the world ‘timelines can be sped up dramatically’ when everyone ‘agrees on the urgency and the direction’.
Addressing world leaders, he suggested that top CEOs of businesses and companies he had spoken with were ready to do their bit to help protect the planet from climate changes.
The royal, who spent more than 50 decades highlighting environmental issues, donned an orange face mask when he arrived at the event.
He appeared in good spirits as he arrived at the Action on Forests and Land Use event on the third day of COP26 at the SECC (pictured)
It was while speaking with General Coordinator of the Global Alliance of Territorial Communities Tuntiak Katan and Coordinator of international economic cooperation and autonomous indigenous development of the Amazon Basin Juan Carlos Jintiach that Charles was presented with the necklace
Charles stated that the strength and potential of the ‘global Private Sector’ was greater than those of governments.
The Queen’s eldest son, who has spent more than 50 years highlighting environmental issues, had a jam-packed day yesterday, speaking with world leaders.
He met with President of France Emmanuel Macron, President of Columbia Ivan Duque Marquez, Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Amor Mottley and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The day before, the prince was pictured speaking to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his girlfriend Lauren Sanchez about climate change at Dumfries House.
The Queen’s eldest son could be seen bowing his head as he was presented with the necklace by Jintiach
Camilla was seated in the crowd to Charles’ COP26 address. The royal took to the podium after an emotive clip showed the destruction humans had caused to the planet.
Charles fell as he climbed the steps but managed to regain his footing before delivering the speech.
He said, “So ladies and gentlemen. My plea today is that countries come together to create an environment that allows every sector of industry to take action.”
“We know that this will cost trillions, not billions. We also know many countries that are heavily indebted simply cannot afford to go eco.
The gift touched the royal and he continued to wear the piece of jewelry, which featured the scorpion, until the end.
Later, he appeared on stage wearing the jewellery to address the group at the conference
“Here we need to mount a massive, military-style campaign to marshal global private sector strength.
“With trillions at its disposal, far exceeding global GDP and with the greatest respects beyond the government’s of world leaders, it offers the only hope of achieving fundamental economic transformation.”
‘So how do we do it? First, how can we get the private sectors to pull in the same direction as the public sector?
“After almost two years of consultation, CEOs told me that we need to bring together global industry leaders to map out in very concrete terms what it will take for the transition.
The royal delivered his second address at an Action on Forests and Land Use event on Day Three of COP26 (pictured).
During the third day of the event, he continued to wear his jewel while addressing delegates (pictured left and right).
“We know from the pandemic that the private industry can accelerate timelines dramatically when everyone agrees upon the urgency and the direction.
Each sector must have a clear strategy to get innovations to mark it. Second, who and how does it pay?
“We need to align private investments behind these industry strategies in order to finance the transition effort. This means building investor confidence so that financial risk can be reduced.
“Investment is necessary to switch from coal to renewable energy. It will be possible to develop a pipeline of sustainable and bankable projects on a sufficient scale to attract sufficient investment.
‘Third, which switches should we flip to enable these goals? Over 300 of the most successful CEOs and investors around the globe have shared their belief with me that, in addition to the promises made by countries, they need clear market signals. This will allow them to invest confidently without worrying about the goalposts moving suddenly.
“This is the framework I have offered on a Terracarter road map created by my stable markets initiative and with nearly 100 specific actions to accelerate.
“Together, we are working to drive trillions into support transition across ten most polluting and emitting industries.
They include energy, fashion, transportation, healthcare, and transportation. The reality of global supply chains today means that industry transitions will affect every country in the world.
“There is no doubt in my mind that there is a willingness of the private sector to play its role and work with governments to find a way forward.”
The prince stated that the world is now on a ‘war footing’ because of the effects of climate change and the loss of biodiversity.
He added: “The pandemic showed us just how destructive a global cross-border risk can be.
“Climate Change and biodiversity Loss are not any different.” They pose an even greater existential risk.
He continued: “To the extent that we have to place ourselves on what might possibly be called a warfare-like footing.
“Having had the privilege of consulting many among you over the past months, I know you each carry a heavy weight on your shoulders. You do not need me telling you that the eyes of the world are on you to act decisively as time is running out.
Prince Charles, who spent the morning meeting with world leaders was followed by another clip before Sir David Attenborough took the stage.
The comments of the royal came after Boris Johnson, Prime Minister, warned that humanity has long since stopped the clock on climate change. It’s one minute to midnight and we need to act now.
‘If we don’t get serious about climate change today, it will be too late for our children to do so tomorrow.’
Antonio Guterres, UN secretary-general, said that it was an illusion to believe that the fight against climate change has been won.
Charles and Camilla, Duchess-of-Cornwall, arrived at the summit and took pictures for the media.
As he prepared for the UN climate conference, he carried a large folder with his notes.
MailOnline revealed that the heir to the throne was one of those who traveled by non-commercial planes from Rome’s G20.
A source claimed that he would only have agreed to travel if he was sure the aircraft was using sustainable fuel.
A Clarence House spokesperson said that ‘His Royal Highness personally campaigned for a shift toward Sustainable Aviation Fuel and would only travel to Rome when it was agreed that sustainable aviation fuel would be used in aircraft.
According to the spokesperson, sustainable fuel will be used “wherever possible…from now on”.
The Prince of Wales met with Jeff Bezos, billionaire Amazon boss, and Lauren Sanchez, his girlfriend.
The trio was seen enjoying a cup at Dumfries House in Scotland, 40 minutes from Glasgow, in a photo shared by Bezos’s social media.
Ms Sanchez and Mr Bezos sat on blue Chippendale armchairs. They were surrounded in Resplendent Blue Drawing room portraits.
Bezos wrote: ‘The Prince of Wales has been involved in fighting climate change and protecting our beautiful world for five decades — far longer than most.
‘We had a chance to discuss these important issues on the eve of #COP26 — looking for solutions to heal our world, and how the @BezosEarthFund can help.’
The Queen made a powerful plea to world leaders about the climate crisis. She also praised Prince Philip and praised Prince Charles and Prince William for continuing her late husband’s work for ‘our fragile earth’.
In a pre-recorded message addressing delegates in COP26 in Glasgow last night, Her Majesty spoke with unusual candour of her pride in her family and their stance on the environment – from ‘my dear late husband’, the Duke of Edinburgh, to her son the Prince of Wales and grandson the Duke of Cambridge.
The Queen stated that ‘It is a source for great pride to me, that my husband played a leading role in encouraging people to save our fragile planet through the work of his eldest son Charles as well as his eldest child William. They are my pride and joy.
She included a poignant nod to her advancing years, saying many involved in the Glasgow summit – including herself – would not see the fruits of their actions, adding: ‘None of us will live for ever.’ She stressed, however, that this was not for her and her children but for their children and their children’s and for those who will follow them.
Her praise for her son and grandson came just days after Prince Charles spoke affectionately in public about William as he said: ‘I am very proud of my son, William, for his growing commitment to the environment and the bold ambition of The Earthshot Prize’.