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Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
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- Armed conflict is making poverty worse and harming environment.
- In North Kivu province, Virunga National Park is affected.
- Nearly 50 percent of the park is now under control.
- Armed groups include AFC‑M23, Islamist groups, local militias, FDLR.
- ICCN says rebels divert USD 30 million each year.
- The government launched the Kivu‑Kinshasa Green Corridor project.
- The corridor includes forests, peatlands and food transfers.
- Pilots in the east show reduced violence and protection.
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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