Prince Charles to launch initiative to tackle climate change

Prince Charles is stepping up efforts to protect the environment by launching an initiative that looks at ways to tackle climate change.

The 71-year-old royal will launch the Sustainable Markets Council at the World Economic Forum (WEF) at Davos later this month. 

According to a statement from Charles' office, the council will aim to build an international coalition that can have "significant impact" and identify solutions to de-carbonising the world and help the move towards a more "sustainable footing".

Although palace sources have confirmed that he will fly to Davos in a private jet, they claim the royal will take an electric car from the airport to the event in a bid to reduce his carbon footprint.

Prince Charles' announcement comes just a week after Prince William launched his own climate change initiative.