The Prince of Wales has written a foreword for a children’s book highlighting the importance of climate conservation ahead of the COP26 climate conference.
The Prince’s Foundation, What On Earth Publishing, and author Christopher Lloyd have come together to create It’s Up To Us, a book that will be given out to Scottish schoolchildren ahead of COP26 in Glasgow. It features illustrations from artists from 33 different nations.
In The Press and Journal, Lloyd stated: “The story of how humans have upset the harmony of nature, putting the future of our planet in peril, is the most important ever told. Activating young people to persuade others to put nature first is vital if we are to succeed in helping combat climate change.”
Known as the Duke of Rothesay in Scotland, Charles will be attending the climate conference in Glasgow after speaking at the G20 summit in Rome. When addressing the G20 leaders, the Prince called COP26 the “last chance saloon” to save the planet.
The foreword highlights how children can get involved with the Terra Carta, the Prince’s plan for a sustainable society, at any age.
“Children have a unique curiosity for nature and for this amazing planet we call home. This is because part of being young is knowing that we are, in fact, part of nature ourselves…
“What the world needs is for children all around it to imagine the type of future you want to build. I don’t know about you, but I love to draw and paint, like many of the artists in this book. So here’s my challenge to you; take out a blank piece of paper and draw, paint, or write about the future you would like to see, one that puts nature at the heart of everything we do. That way, we can share our ideas with as many people as possible and, together, we can help make our planet strong and healthy for generations to come.”
