- There are armed conflicts in the East DRC.
- These conflicts cause poverty and harm the environment.
- Many armed groups control areas of Virunga National Park.
- The park helps the local economy but cannot work well with violence.
- The DRC starts a project called the Kivu-Kinshasa Green Corridor.
- This project wants to help nature and the economy together.
Difficult words
- conflict — A serious disagreement or fight.conflicts
- poverty — The state of being very poor.
- environment — The natural world around us.
- park — A large area for public enjoyment.
- project — A planned activity or effort.
- economy — The system of how money and goods are made.
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Discussion questions
- Why is the protection of Virunga National Park important?
- What benefits can projects like the Green Corridor bring?
- How can communities reduce conflicts in their areas?
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