Prince William addressed the United Nations leaders in a video message, hours after his younger brother, Prince Harry, made a highly-anticipated appearance at the organization’s Clinton Global Initiative. The event saw the brothers deliver separate speeches at two important global gatherings.
The Prince of Wales’s message was a rallying cry for action, calling upon leaders to invest in preserving and restoring nature. He stated, 'We are living at odds with the natural world — and it is buckling under the pressure of our actions.'
Speaking via video link to the global leaders in attendance, Prince William emphasized his commitment to addressing the current ecological issues facing the world. The video message presented at a Campaign for Nature and People saw Prince William highlighting both his vision and the lessons learned from his years of conservation efforts. The powerful speech set out his mission for unity in tackling climate and conservation challenges and conveyed his desire to address the current pressing environmental issues in order to leave a more environmentally cautious world for future generations.
The royal family has long been a vocal advocate for environmental causes and, particularly, for tackling climate change. With various family members each playing a pivotal role in raising awareness about pressing environmental issues, their influence and international reputation have contributed greatly to stimulating a shift toward greater environmental responsibility worldwide.