COP 30 and Climate Challenges for the CaribbeanCEFR A2
11 Nov 2025
Adapted from Janine Mendes-Franco, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by George Fennelly, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
COP 30 is an important climate conference in Belém, Brazil. It will take place from November 10 to 21. The Caribbean is talking about climate justice. They face many climate impacts, but they receive little help.
Jamaica has taken a catastrophe bond. This means they want money to help after disasters. The region estimates damage from storms to be very high. Yet, big greenhouse gas (GHG) emitters are often absent from these talks.
Difficult words
- conference — A large meeting for discussion on a topic.
- climate — The usual weather in a place over time.climate justice, climate impacts
- disaster — A sudden event causing great damage or suffering.disasters
- damages — Harm done to something, causing loss.damage
- help — To assist someone or something.
- emitters — Things that release gases or substances.
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Discussion questions
- Why is climate justice important for the Caribbean?
- What could be done to help regions like Jamaica after disasters?
- How do big greenhouse gas emitters impact climate talks?
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