COP30 was an important climate summit held in Brazil. Countries agreed to increase funding for climate adaptation, which helps vulnerable nations. They plan to triple this support by 2035. However, there was no clear agreement on fossil fuel use, which created concerns among advocates.
This lack of progress on fossil fuels is troubling because it affects climate change goals. For example, discussions about phasing out fossil fuels could not be finalized. Experts say we must reduce fossil fuel use to avoid serious environmental issues in the future.
Difficult words
- funding — Money provided for a specific purpose.
- adaptation — Adjustments to improve a situation.
- vulnerable — At risk of being harmed or affected.
- agreement — A mutual decision or understanding.
- advocates — People who support a cause or plan.
- progress — Forward movement towards a goal.
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think some countries didn't agree on fossil fuels?
- How can increasing funding help vulnerable nations?
- What adaptations do you think are important for climate change?
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