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Climate change and farming in North Kivu — Level A1 — man in gray hoodie and black pants holding brown cardboard box

Climate change and farming in North KivuCEFR A1

17 Mar 2026

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Adapted from Laura, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0

Photo by Tim Mossholder, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
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  • Climate change affects farmers in North Kivu region.
  • Rainy seasons are shorter than before for many.
  • Droughts last longer and harm crops quickly.
  • Sudden heavy rains and storms destroy seedlings often.
  • Plant diseases and fungi now happen more often.
  • Most farmers still depend on rainwater for farming.
  • Irrigation is rare because of cost and terrain.
  • Communities have some water but cannot manage it.
  • People and experts try new ways to protect harvests.

Difficult words

  • affect — To change something or make it different.
    affects
  • drought — A long time with little or no rain.
    Droughts
  • seedling — A young plant just after it grew.
    seedlings
  • fungus — A simple organism that can make plants sick.
    fungi
  • irrigation — A way to bring water to farm fields.
  • terrain — The shape and features of the land.

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Discussion questions

  • Do you use rainwater for your plants?
  • Have you seen strong storms in your area?
  • What can people do to protect crops?

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