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Prince William, the Prince of Wales, visits The Royal Society on 16 May 2024 in London, England. The Prince of Wales, as the patron of the appeal to create The Fleming Initiative, attended the event to celebrate global efforts in tackling antimicrobial resistance and building stronger health systems, food security, and climate resilience. (Photo: Yui Mok — WPA Pool / Getty Images)
William, who is in Brazil for the awards ceremony for his multi-million-dollar environmental prize, said the communities have long protected the world’s vital ecosystems, but their lives and lands now face growing threats.
“If we are serious about tackling the climate crisis and restoring nature, we must stand with those who defend it,” the prince said in a statement.
He flew into Rio de Janeiro on Monday, hoping to refocus attention away from the scandal of his uncle Andrew and back on the royals’ causes.
Thousands of people who have advocated for environmental protection over the past decade have gone missing or lost their lives, with Indigenous communities disproportionately targeted, the prince’s United for Wildlife foundation said.
The new initiative in Brazil will build on a five-year financial package
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