On Thursday, April 28, 2022, Her Majesty gave a pre-recorded speech during the second day of the Foreign Policy Virtual Climate Summit. Held under the theme, The Transition to Net Zero: Making Good on COP26 Commitments, summit aims to advance the global climate conversation and further global environmental commitments. Streamed online free of charge, the virtual event features a diverse lineup of leaders, experts, and environmental activists from around the world.

In her speech, Her Majesty noted the “alarming” threat to our planet posed by feedback loops that accelerate global warming, such as record-high atmospheric methane levels caused by increased tropical rainfall.