Hannah Furness, Royal Correspondent
11 July 2019 • 9:00pm
The Prince of Wales has warned global leaders they have 18 critical months to solve climate change and restore the balance of nature, ensuring the survival of the human race.
The Prince, addressing foreign ministers from around the Commonwealth, said they were “uniquely positioned” to lead the world by example, urging them to match ambition with “the practical action that is required”.
Speaking as the future head of the Commonwealth, a position which was confirmed during a convention in London last year, he emphasised that the next 18 months would see “critical meetings that will collectively determine the global agenda for the coming decade”.
The leaders of Commonwealth countries will gather next year in Rwanda for a week-long summit, at which they will discuss the “unparalleled challenges caused by rapid climate change and biodiversity loss”.
In a speech during a reception at Clarence House, the Prince said: “Ladies and gentlemen, I am firmly of the view that the next 18 months will decide our ability to keep climate change to survivable levels and to restore nature to the equilibrium we need for our survival.
Prince Charles, photographed in Dorset, is a lifelong champion of the environment Credit: PA
“Next year’s Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, therefore, could not be more important and I can only say how much I look forward, I hope, to seeing you and your leaders in Kigali so that we will succeed in raising our level of ambition, while matching it with the practical action that is required.
“I truly believe that the Commonwealth is uniquely positioned to join forces and lead the world by example.
“And your Excellencies, for what it’s worth, I stand ready to support you in these efforts and to seeing the Commonwealth at the forefront of a global solution.”
The Prince has long spoken about his deep concern for the future of the planet, urging leaders to focus on the threat presented by climate change.
Praising the Commonwealth’s shared values, he said: “This unity and strength will be vital in the years ahead for, as you know only too well, we are facing unparalleled challenges caused by rapid climate change and biodiversity loss.
Dear old Charles.
Normally he would just be a benevolent old duffer pontificating and no one would pay him any attention.
Honestly, that’s what we should do. Cheer loudly, and ignore.
A large part of the Commonwealth namely Australia gave the answer to Prince Charles at the recent Federal Election aka “the climate change election” on May 18 last.
It was a resounding NO.
This guy sounds more and more like a veteran outdated “As Seen On Tv” telemarketer hired to perform on something slightly more complex than a scientifically designed battery powered espresso maker.
A guy living in uttermost luxury preaching the virtues of poverty. That’s how desperate they are to salvage their scam.
What is his plan to save the world in the next 18 months? Have a meeting in a year.
A real leader would define the problem, present a solution and work the solution. Prince Charles will have a meeting. In Rwanda. I hope he’s arriving on horseback.
A quick Google search reveals a long list of Charlies hand wringing and predictions of doom over recent decades. The doom timetable seems to be based on his mood on the day and how much attention he is seeking. Long live the Queen!
Yes. It’s very tiresome for us Brits. And he skates along the edge of what a Constitutional Monarchy should be by interfering in the political process here by writing letters with suggestions to Ministers. There’s a very amusing play called Charles III, which is also now a film. I think it’s very perceptive. I won’t spoil the end but it’s not hard to guess what eventually happens.
Whilst the queen has undoubtedly been one of the best reasons to keep monarchy, Charles is undoubtedly one of the strongest reasons for ditching the monarchy: a combination of low IQ, a big mouth and political meddling.
“a combination of low IQ, a big mouth and political meddling.”
And those are his good points, Mike.
God save the Queen and may she live forever!
She’s 93 and has a good shot at making it to 100 and beyond.
18 months to save the world?
Does he plan to inherit then?
Has Madge been told?
I wonder how many months we’ll have once those 18 months have passed? The goal posts are on wheels.
Only 18 months left for HRH to be shown for the fool he is.
Prince Charles certainly isn’t the sharpest knife in the drawer.
Britain can look forward to getting an idiot king if, as rumors say, Elizabeth will abdicate when she turns 95.
I’m sorry, but that has clearly had little to no impact on global atmospheric CO2.
http://www.woodfortrees.org/plot/esrl-co2
Mind you, the Climate Faithful have largely become so corrupt and dishonest that I won’t be surprised when they eventually declare ‘Victory’ despite not actually having done anything.
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This is an entirely political remark. It is 18 months to the next presidential inauguration. Charles is saying, make sure it isn’t Trump or the AGW movement will become a victim.
“stultus enim fatua loquetur”
Charles est nationalis ignominiam.
He is referring to a timescale for getting laws into place to screw everything up NOT that the world will end in 18 months. But that then begs the question does he know some reason why time is of the essence (nice word that since in French it means petrol (or gasoline))? What might be on the horizon? Seems to be a lot of reports around of record low temperatures, unusual snow – especially in the context of hottest years evah – and a total ignoring by the usual suspects – BBC et al – of the frosts and cold and snow following the European heatwave they frothed over. If they are aware of a change then they are not acting out of ignorance but out of malice – lying for the cause.
“…What might be on the horizon? Seems to be a lot of reports around of record low temperatures, unusual snow….”
Ah. You mean ‘Extreme Weather’ – that was predicted and is caused by CO2. Like everything else…. including completely static temperatures and reversal to the mean of the 1970s…
“We have 18 critical months to solve climate change. You foreign ministers are uniquely positioned to solve this problem. I’ve done my part the rest is up to you.”
I detect someone trying to place an unreasonable task and schedule on others and then walk away…
But we are now two years beyond the end of the world PC predicted ten years ago. Wong then. Wrong now.
Watch ‘The Windsors’ on Netflix for a satirical view of Charles. The funniest show I’ve seen in years.
There we have it, the sky is officially falling. Run around in ever decreasing circles.
The Queen is clinging to the crown because she knows the kind of successor she has.
Can his lordship read?
https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019-07-11/scientists-finland-japan-man-made-climate-change-doesnt-exist-practice
I’ve seen the world end about a dozen times already. It’s not as bad as one would think, and the next end won’t be any different. In fact, it’s pretty refreshing having the world end.
Charles wouldn’t have a single thing to do if it wasn’t for the climate. Maybe the poor dude is looking for relevance in a changing world, in-between polo matches.
Good news!
Less than two years to listen to doom-mongering. Then it’s officially done and we can move forward. Hooray!
My garden plants are doing the best they ever have. Thank you global warming.
Well, Trump will be the President for at least the next eighteen months, hopefully for sixt-six months, so Prince Charles should give upon the warnings, and start promoting Plan B, what to do in a world with a catastrophic climate. It will still be fiction, but at least new fiction.
I fault his tutors for his brayings. Obviously, they never read him, The Boy Who Cried Wolf. He can not be so dense as to believe his continued, ‘we only have’ meme would draw any response other than ridicule.
“I fault his tutors for his brayings.”
Good, but is it tutors or Tudors? Charles’ mother, Queen Elizabeth II, has ancestry relationship to King Henry VII, House of Tudor. 🙂