Belem, Brazil: Prince William concluded his five-day landmark tour of Brazil on Friday, November 7, with a memorable meeting with Indigenous leaders at the Museu Emilio Goeldi in Belem. Before his final engagement, the prince made an impromptu walkabout with locals, who greeted him enthusiastically, chanting his name.
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During his visit to the museum, Prince William was guided through the tropical gardens by Joenia Wapichana, president of Brazil’s National Association for Indigenous Peoples. Speaking to the leaders, he praised their role in protecting the environment, calling them “guardians and protectors that we all need to support.”
The meeting highlighted the central theme of his tour: environmental advocacy. Just days earlier at the COP30 climate summit, the prince warned that the world is “edging dangerously close to disaster” and called for urgent, coordinated global action to address the climate crisis.
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Prince William emphasized the importance of Indigenous communities, noting that their rights and traditional knowledge represent a “practical climate solution.” His interactions with the community underscored his continued commitment to environmental conservation and collaboration with local leaders to tackle climate challenges.