29 September 2025

WWF Comment

For immediate release

Keir Starmer must attend the COP30 climate talks, say WWF

Responding to claims that Keir Starmer may not be attending the COP30 climate talks in Brazil:

WWF’s Chief Executive, Tanya Steele said: “This is the most important climate Conference since the UK hosted COP26. Following droughts and heatwaves that have contributed to rising food prices here at home, it is vital that Heads of Government attend to maintain momentum to tackle climate change.

“We agree with what Keir Starmer said when leader of the opposition, that "The Prime Minister... needs to show leadership" and that at a time of rising energy costs “people who can't afford to pay their energy bills expect their Prime Minister to be on the world stage sorting these problems out".

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