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Climate change reduces honey production in North KivuCEFR A1
14 Apr 2026
Adapted from Laura, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Ryan Waring, Unsplash
Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
2 min
77 words
- Honey production is falling in several rural areas now.
- Many beehives now have very little honey inside.
- Trees are not blooming so there are few flowers.
- Rain is irregular and droughts last for a long time.
- Unknown insects attack hives and many bees leave.
- Local markets show less honey and higher prices.
- Honey prices have risen and household costs grow.
- Beekeeping helps families with food and regular income.
- People say they must protect trees and bees now.
Difficult words
- production — The process of making or growing goods.
- beehive — A home where bees live and make honey.beehives
- bloom — To open flowers on a tree or plant.blooming
- drought — A long time with very little rain.droughts
- market — A place where people buy and sell things.markets
- income — Money a person or family gets regularly.
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Discussion questions
- Do you eat honey?
- Do you have trees near your home?
- Would you protect bees and trees?
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