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In the midst of the climate catastrophe, Prince William is committed to indigenous-led debates.
As part of London Climate Action Week, the Prince and Princess of Wales' Royal Foundation sponsored a high-level roundtable at St James' Palace early on Thursday, June 26.
The discussion, titled Nature's Guardians: On the Road to Cop30 & Beyond, brought together Indigenous leaders, government officials, and environmental advocates, including Brazil's Minister of Indigenous Peoples, Sonia Guajajara, to highlight the critical role of Indigenous communities in global conservation.
"All life begins with nature," William, 43, declared in his opening remarks. "Our forests, rivers, and the ocean are not just landscapes, they are the foundation of life on Earth."
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The future king emphasized the necessity of putting Indigenous Peoples "at the centre" of environmental solutions, describing their guardianship as "among the most effective forces for conservation."
He also pushed guests to move from commitments to action, saying, "We must move from promises to action — grounded in respect, equity, and shared responsibility."
The meeting takes place a day before the last episode of William's documentary series, Guardians, which highlights the work of wildlife rangers and environmental defenders.
