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Climate change increases conflict in Mali (Level A1) — A group of people standing next to each other

Climate change increases conflict in MaliCEFR A1

22 Jan 2026

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
71 words
  • Mali is one of the most vulnerable countries.
  • The country experienced many major climate shocks.
  • Drought affects many rural people every year.
  • So farmers expand farming into grazing routes.
  • These changes cause violent clashes between people.
  • Extremist groups exploit these tensions to recruit.
  • Women travel farther for fuel and water.
  • Communities revive old laws to protect forests.
  • Towns follow traditional rules to protect land.
  • Local programs teach farming and water management.

Difficult words

  • vulnerableeasy to harm or have problems
  • droughtlong time with little or no rain
  • ruralin the countryside, not the city
  • grazinganimals eating grass on land
  • clasha violent fight or conflict
    clashes
  • exploituse a situation for own advantage

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Discussion questions

  • Do people in your area travel far for water or fuel?
  • Are there rules to protect forests where you live?
  • Do local programs teach farming or water management near you?

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