Prince William Ends Brazil Tour With Amazon Indigenous Leaders in Belém

The closing visit reinforced his COP30 message by elevating Indigenous stewardship as a practical climate solution.

Overview

Prince William wrapped a five-day visit to Brazil with a meeting at the Museu Emilio Goeldi in Belém with Amazon Indigenous leaders.
Joenia Wapichana, who leads Brazil’s National Association for Indigenous Peoples, guided him through the museum’s tropical gardens during the engagement.
He praised Indigenous communities as “guardians and protectors that we all need to support,” highlighting their role in conservation.
He said Indigenous rights and traditional knowledge offer a “practical climate solution,” echoing themes from his recent COP30 remarks.
Before the meeting, he made an impromptu walkabout as locals greeted him enthusiastically, chanting his name.