Prince William called on world leaders to “be the generation that turned the tide” in a speech that has cemented his position as a passionate climate advocate.

“We must transform the way we power our lives, produce our goods, move from place to place and care for our land,” he told delegates at the COP30 conference, which is currently being held in Brazil.

The speech was William’s first appearance at the annual UN Climate Change Conference, as he filled in for his father, the King , who usually attends the event. New Feature

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It marked a step-up in his climate diplomacy at a moment when the global consensus on climate change appears to be crumbling.

But while William is saying all the right things, his words will only go so far.

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