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Civil society shapes COP30 in Belém — Level A1 — a group of people standing around each other

Civil society shapes COP30 in BelémCEFR A1

15 Dec 2025

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Adapted from Isabela Carvalho, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0

Photo by Jonathan Philip, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
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  • COP30 took place in Belém, a city in Brazil.
  • Many people from nearby communities came to the meetings.
  • People used boats and rivers to reach the city.
  • A large public summit gave groups space to speak.
  • Community voices were visible in official and street events.
  • A big public march filled the main streets with people.
  • Speakers asked for land, rivers, and rights.
  • Groups said they need fair access to funds.

Difficult words

  • community — a group of people living in one area
    communities
  • summit — a large meeting where people discuss important topics
  • march — a public walk by many people to show support
  • right — a legal or moral freedom people should have
    rights
  • fund — money kept for a specific purpose or project
    funds
  • access — the ability to use or get something

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Discussion questions

  • Have you ever been to a public march?
  • Do people in your area travel by boat?
  • Have you spoken at a public event or meeting?

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