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Perth Now
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Prince William implores leaders to act with 'urgency and purpose' to end climate crisis
Prince William has called for global leaders to act with "urgency and purpose" to solve the climate crisis. The Prince of Wales hosted a roundtable meeting highlighting the important work Indigenous people do to protect the environment as he stressed the need to preserve the natural world during the summit at St James's Palace in London on Thursday (26.06.25). William said: "All life begins with nature. Our forests, rivers, and the ocean are not just landscapes, they are the foundation of life on Earth. They regulate our climate, provide food and water, and sustain economies worldwide. "We are here today not only to recognise the truth, but to act on it with urgency and purpose. "Across the world, Indigenous peoples and local communities live in deep relationship with land and sea, guided by knowledge passed down through generations. Nature is not seen as a resource to be extracted, but as something sacred – to live with, respect, and sustain. Their stewardship and protection are among the most effective forces for conservation." The 43-year-old royal added: "If we are serious about achieving climate and biodiversity goals, Indigenous peoples and local communities must be central to the effort as partners, leaders and co-creators of solutions." William believes that "momentum is growing" in the battle against climate change and highlighted the importance of worldwide unity in environmental efforts in the meeting – which formed part of London Climate Action Week. The prince said: "I've invited you here because of our shared goals and the opportunity we have, together, to build a coalition that delivers. This is a moment for courage. We are not starting from zero. "Let us move forward – united in purpose and committed to protecting nature as the foundation for a just and healthy future for all." William teamed up with Australian conservationist Robert Irwin for an event earlier this week and the 21-year-old TV star can see that the heir to the British throne "truly cares" about the environment. Robert – the son of the late Crocodile Hunter star Steve Irwin – told The Sunday Mirror newspaper: "I love being around passionate people, it inspires me. The prince is just that - passionate, curious and thoughtful. I've been fortunate enough to share many great discussions about the things we love about the natural world. And it's clear that he has a profound love for wildlife and wild places. "He knows that he can put a spotlight on people making a real difference. He takes this responsibility very seriously, and he has a great ability to direct attention to where it needs to be. He is very compassionate and works hard to make sure that his conservation efforts benefit people as much as the environment. "I am always impressed by his knowledge and dedication and in the conversations I have had with him, I often learn something new. Most importantly though, he truly cares about a healthy planet for our future generations."
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Robert Irwin gets visibly emotional as he watches forgotten footage of his late father Steve: 'He is my superhero'
Robert Irwin struggled to hold back tears on Wednesday while watching a forgotten clip of his late father Steve. Steve 'The Crocodile Hunter' Irwin died aged 44 off the coast of Queensland in 2006, after being pierced in the chest by a stingray while filming a nature documentary. Appearing on BBC Radio2's Scott Mills Breakfast Show, Robert, 21, was played a clip of Steve that showed him outlining his dreams for him and his sister Bindi, 26. The clip began with Steve asking himself: 'Is there anything in this world that would want to make me give away what I'm doing now? 'Yes. Yes there is,' he replied. 'When my children can take the football that I call wildlife conservation and run it up.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Steve's voice began to crack with emotion as he admitted that seeing Robert and Bindi take up the wildlife warrior mantle would be his 'proudest moment'. 'I guarantee you it'll be the proudest moment of my life - and my job will be done like my mum and my dad,' Steve said. 'Then, and only then, will I know that I have achieved my ultimate goal. To be able to stand aside and let them run up my mission.' Visibly moved by his father's words, Robert admitted that his dad would always be his 'superhero'. 'It's emotional to hear that,' he said. 'It means so much and when you dedicate your life to legacy, it really makes you think about how we all get to create our legacy.' 'He is my superhero - he always will be. And he was, I think, a superhero to an entire generation.' Continuing, he said that, 19 years after Steve's death, friends and people that knew him still regale Robert with tales of his late father. 'There is not a day goes by where someone doesn't share a story about him,' he said. 'To hear that it really means the absolute world. And it really is an honour to make sure that everything he lived and died for continues.' Steve died on September 4 2006 after being pierced in the chest by a short-tail stingray barb while filming in the Great Barrier Reef with Philippe Cousteau Jr. A private funeral service was held on September 9 and Steve was buried in a private ceremony at Australia Zoo later that same day. A public memorial service was held in Australia Zoo's 5,500-seat Crocoseum on 30 September, and was broadcast live to an estimated audience of more than 300 million. On the anniversary of his death last year, Steve's wife Terri shared an emotional tribute to her husband. The 60-year-old conservationist took to Instagram to share a series of throwback photos that feature Steve with his daughter Bindi and son Robert. Captioning the sweet post, Terri was full of praise for her late husband and the way his children have picked up the wildlife warrior mantle. 'Steve had so much love for Robert and Bindi. He was the best dad,' Terri began. 'It warms my heart to see how much they always wanted to be just like him. I know he would be proud of the way they have continued his message and mission for conservation.' Fans and followers flooded the comment section to offer support and gratitude after the mumager shared her moving moment. One fan wrote: 'Thank you for sharing that love with us. I grew up to never settle for less,' capturing the lasting impact Steve and Terri's relationship has had on their global fanbase.
The Advertiser
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
Irwin says Prince William 'truly cares' about nature
Conservationist Robert Irwin can see that Prince William "truly cares" about the environment. The 21-year-old son of late Crocodile Hunter star Steve Irwin recently teamed up with the heir to the British throne after he was was named a Global Ambassador for the Prince of Wales' Earthshot Prize. Ahead of the two joining forces again at the London Climate Action Week, Irwin said the royal is clearly dedicated to "putting a spotlight" on the issue. He told The Sunday Mirror newspaper: "I love being around passionate people, it inspires me. The prince is just that - passionate, curious and thoughtful. I've been fortunate enough to share many great discussions about the things we love about the natural world. And it's clear that he has a profound love for wildlife and wild places. "He knows that he can put a spotlight on people making a real difference. He takes this responsibility very seriously, and he has a great ability to direct attention to where it needs to be. He is very compassionate and works hard to make sure that his conservation efforts benefit people as much as the environment. "I am always impressed by his knowledge and dedication and in the conversations I have had with him, I often learn something new. Most importantly though, he truly cares about a healthy planet for our future generations." He said: "I have the privilege of carrying on a conservation legacy that my dad and my family created, and that is something very important to me. It makes me feel incredibly excited and hopeful when I get to join forces with like-minded causes dedicated to making the world a better place. To be part of an initiative that shares the values of our own charity efforts through Wildlife Warriors is a great honour." Conservationist Robert Irwin can see that Prince William "truly cares" about the environment. The 21-year-old son of late Crocodile Hunter star Steve Irwin recently teamed up with the heir to the British throne after he was was named a Global Ambassador for the Prince of Wales' Earthshot Prize. Ahead of the two joining forces again at the London Climate Action Week, Irwin said the royal is clearly dedicated to "putting a spotlight" on the issue. He told The Sunday Mirror newspaper: "I love being around passionate people, it inspires me. The prince is just that - passionate, curious and thoughtful. I've been fortunate enough to share many great discussions about the things we love about the natural world. And it's clear that he has a profound love for wildlife and wild places. "He knows that he can put a spotlight on people making a real difference. He takes this responsibility very seriously, and he has a great ability to direct attention to where it needs to be. He is very compassionate and works hard to make sure that his conservation efforts benefit people as much as the environment. "I am always impressed by his knowledge and dedication and in the conversations I have had with him, I often learn something new. Most importantly though, he truly cares about a healthy planet for our future generations." He said: "I have the privilege of carrying on a conservation legacy that my dad and my family created, and that is something very important to me. It makes me feel incredibly excited and hopeful when I get to join forces with like-minded causes dedicated to making the world a better place. To be part of an initiative that shares the values of our own charity efforts through Wildlife Warriors is a great honour." Conservationist Robert Irwin can see that Prince William "truly cares" about the environment. The 21-year-old son of late Crocodile Hunter star Steve Irwin recently teamed up with the heir to the British throne after he was was named a Global Ambassador for the Prince of Wales' Earthshot Prize. Ahead of the two joining forces again at the London Climate Action Week, Irwin said the royal is clearly dedicated to "putting a spotlight" on the issue. He told The Sunday Mirror newspaper: "I love being around passionate people, it inspires me. The prince is just that - passionate, curious and thoughtful. I've been fortunate enough to share many great discussions about the things we love about the natural world. And it's clear that he has a profound love for wildlife and wild places. "He knows that he can put a spotlight on people making a real difference. He takes this responsibility very seriously, and he has a great ability to direct attention to where it needs to be. He is very compassionate and works hard to make sure that his conservation efforts benefit people as much as the environment. "I am always impressed by his knowledge and dedication and in the conversations I have had with him, I often learn something new. Most importantly though, he truly cares about a healthy planet for our future generations." He said: "I have the privilege of carrying on a conservation legacy that my dad and my family created, and that is something very important to me. It makes me feel incredibly excited and hopeful when I get to join forces with like-minded causes dedicated to making the world a better place. To be part of an initiative that shares the values of our own charity efforts through Wildlife Warriors is a great honour." Conservationist Robert Irwin can see that Prince William "truly cares" about the environment. The 21-year-old son of late Crocodile Hunter star Steve Irwin recently teamed up with the heir to the British throne after he was was named a Global Ambassador for the Prince of Wales' Earthshot Prize. Ahead of the two joining forces again at the London Climate Action Week, Irwin said the royal is clearly dedicated to "putting a spotlight" on the issue. He told The Sunday Mirror newspaper: "I love being around passionate people, it inspires me. The prince is just that - passionate, curious and thoughtful. I've been fortunate enough to share many great discussions about the things we love about the natural world. And it's clear that he has a profound love for wildlife and wild places. "He knows that he can put a spotlight on people making a real difference. He takes this responsibility very seriously, and he has a great ability to direct attention to where it needs to be. He is very compassionate and works hard to make sure that his conservation efforts benefit people as much as the environment. "I am always impressed by his knowledge and dedication and in the conversations I have had with him, I often learn something new. Most importantly though, he truly cares about a healthy planet for our future generations." He said: "I have the privilege of carrying on a conservation legacy that my dad and my family created, and that is something very important to me. It makes me feel incredibly excited and hopeful when I get to join forces with like-minded causes dedicated to making the world a better place. To be part of an initiative that shares the values of our own charity efforts through Wildlife Warriors is a great honour."
Perth Now
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Robert Irwin can see that Prince William 'truly cares' about the environment
Robert Irwin can see that Prince William "truly cares" about the environment. The 21-year-old conservationist - who is the is the son of late Crocodile Hunter star Steve Irwin - recently teamed up with the heir to the British throne after he was was named a Global Ambassador for the Prince of Wales' Earthshot Prize, and ahead of joining forces with him again at the London Climate Action Week, he admitted that the royal is "clearly" dedicated to "putting a spotlight" on the issue. He told The Sunday Mirror newspaper: "I love being around passionate people, it inspires me. The prince is just that - passionate, curious and thoughtful. I've been fortunate enough to share many great discussions about the things we love about the natural world. And it's clear that he has a profound love for wildlife and wild places. "He knows that he can put a spotlight on people making a real difference. He takes this responsibility very seriously, and he has a great ability to direct attention to where it needs to be. He is very compassionate and works hard to make sure that his conservation efforts benefit people as much as the environment. "I am always impressed by his knowledge and dedication and in the conversations I have had with him, I often learn something new. Most importantly though, he truly cares about a healthy planet for our future generations." The Crikey! It's The Irwins star - whose father died at the age of 44 in 2006 after being pierced by a stingray barb in the Great Barrier Reef - is able to continue the "legacy" that his dad created and feels "hopeful" to be able to connect with prominent figures such as the Prince of Wales in his work. He said: "I have the privilege of carrying on a conservation legacy that my dad and my family created, and that is something very important to me. It makes me feel incredibly excited and hopeful when I get to join forces with like minded causes dedicated to making the world a better place. To be part of an initiative that shares the values of our own charity efforts through Wildlife Warriors is a great honour."
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Robert Irwin can see that Prince William 'truly cares' about the environment
Robert Irwin can see that Prince William "truly cares" about the environment. The 21-year-old conservationist - who is the is the son of late Crocodile Hunter star Steve Irwin - recently teamed up with the heir to the British throne after he was was named a Global Ambassador for the Prince of Wales' Earthshot Prize, and ahead of joining forces with him again at the London Climate Action Week, he admitted that the royal is "clearly" dedicated to "putting a spotlight" on the issue. He told The Sunday Mirror newspaper: "I love being around passionate people, it inspires me. The prince is just that - passionate, curious and thoughtful. I've been fortunate enough to share many great discussions about the things we love about the natural world. And it's clear that he has a profound love for wildlife and wild places. "He knows that he can put a spotlight on people making a real difference. He takes this responsibility very seriously, and he has a great ability to direct attention to where it needs to be. He is very compassionate and works hard to make sure that his conservation efforts benefit people as much as the environment. "I am always impressed by his knowledge and dedication and in the conversations I have had with him, I often learn something new. Most importantly though, he truly cares about a healthy planet for our future generations." The Crikey! It's The Irwins star - whose father died at the age of 44 in 2006 after being pierced by a stingray barb in the Great Barrier Reef - is able to continue the "legacy" that his dad created and feels "hopeful" to be able to connect with prominent figures such as the Prince of Wales in his work. He said: "I have the privilege of carrying on a conservation legacy that my dad and my family created, and that is something very important to me. It makes me feel incredibly excited and hopeful when I get to join forces with like minded causes dedicated to making the world a better place. To be part of an initiative that shares the values of our own charity efforts through Wildlife Warriors is a great honour."
