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Caribbean urges action at COP30 after Hurricane Melissa (Level A1) — white car near green tree under cloudy sky

Caribbean urges action at COP30 after Hurricane MelissaCEFR A1

11 Nov 2025

Adapted from Janine Mendes-Franco, Global Voices CC BY 3.0

Photo by George Fennelly, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
70 words
  • COP30 is in Belém, Brazil.
  • It runs from November 10 to 21.
  • Countries talk about the climate crisis.
  • Caribbean islands ask for climate justice.
  • Many islands are small developing states.
  • Hurricane Melissa hit many island nations.
  • AccuWeather says damage could be USD 48 to 52 billion.
  • Jamaica has a USD 150 million catastrophe bond.
  • Preliminary damage for Jamaica is USD 6-7 billion.
  • Some big leaders are not attending COP30.

Difficult words

  • climateThe usual weather conditions in a place.
    climate conference, climate justice, climate damage
  • conferenceA meeting where people discuss important topics.
    climate conference
  • justiceThe principle of fairness and equality.
    climate justice
  • damageHarm or injury to something.
    climate damage
  • catastropheA sudden disaster causing great loss.
    catastrophe bond
  • affectTo have an impact on something.
    affected
  • BrazilA country in South America.

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Discussion questions

  • Why do you think the Caribbean wants climate justice?
  • How do you think climate damage can be reduced?
  • What are the benefits of holding conferences like COP 30?

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