Prince William has made multiple public appeals for urgent and courageous action on climate change ahead of the COP30 summit, emphasizing the need to move beyond accepting the status quo. During London Climate Action Week, he attended three environmental events and delivered speeches advocating for a nature-friendly approach to help rebuild national health. Meanwhile, UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has reiterated the government's commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, stressing the importance of government leadership in ensuring a livable planet for future generations. His stance has drawn both support and criticism: former Green Party leader Baroness Bennett endorsed his call for British leadership on net zero, while Reform UK politicians and commentators have condemned government policies such as the £3,750 grant for electric car buyers and the £70 million pledge to Singapore's green energy projects. Critics argue these measures are unaffordable, ineffective, or authoritarian, with some describing net zero policies as destructive to the UK economy and society. Oxford's Smith School noted that Miliband's emphasis on punitive measures may fail to engage a public weary of negative messaging, highlighting the need for balanced incentives to garner support for the energy transition.