Prince William steps up with new plan at environmental summit

Prince William has recently announced an ambitious new initiative to combat a major issue.

At the United for Wildlife Summit 2025 in Brazil, the Prince of Wales revealed new project aimed at protecting Indigenous People and local communities.

“Today I am proud to announce a new partnership between The Royal Foundation and the Coordination of Indigenous Organizations of the Brazilian Amazon, and The Podaali Fund, the first Indigenous led fund covering the Brazilian Amazon,” said the future monarch in his speech.

Moreover, William shared the update in a joint Instagram post with United for Wildlife on Tuesday, November 4.

“To protect the Amazon, we must first protect its defenders. Proud to announce a new initiative at today’s @unitedforwildlife Global Summit in Rio, designed to protect Indigenous Peoples and local communities, environmental defenders in Brazil from growing intimidation, violence and threats to life,” the caption read.

The 43-year-old royal continued, “The Coordination of Indigenous Organisations of the Brazilian Amazon will deliver legal aid, emergency funding, and threat-tracking systems to help Indigenous leaders defend their lands safely and continue their vital work protecting part of the Amazon - one of the world’s most critical ecosystems.”

“The programme builds on last year’s success in Africa, where over 6,000 rangers are now insured and supported through a five-year commitment to nature’s protectors. Together, we stand with those who protect our plane,” he further mentioned.

It is important to mention that United for Wildlife, founded by Prince William, is a global initiative aimed to end the illegal wildlife trade by targeting the networks that make it possible.

Notably, the fifth annual Earthshot Prize awards ceremony will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on November 5, 2025, at the Museum of Tomorrow.