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Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
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- COP30 is happening now in Belém, Brazil, South America.
- Indigenous people ask for strong protection of forests.
- They ask for recognition of territorial rights.
- They ask for direct access to climate finance.
- A report from GATC and Earth Insight maps threats.
- Extractive industries are entering many forest areas.
- The report shows threats in the Amazon and Congo Basin.
- In Mesoamerica oil and gas threaten 3.7 million hectares.
- Mining concessions cover 18.7 million hectares in Mesoamerica.
- Communities say they should decide about projects.
Difficult words
- Indigenous — Original people from a place.
- recognition — Being accepted and acknowledged.
- rights — Legal entitlements or freedoms.
- land — Ground, territory, or property.
- protect — Keep safe from harm.
- forests — Large areas covered with trees.
- industries — Businesses that produce goods.
- decisions — Choices made after thinking.
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Discussion questions
- How do you think Indigenous people's rights can be protected?
- Why is it important to protect forests?
- What could the government do to help Indigenous people?
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