COP30: Women and Forests in the Fight Against Climate ChangeCEFR A2
24 Nov 2025
Adapted from Laura, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Joseph Siewe, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
The COP30 conference is important for discussing climate change. It took place in Belém, Brazil, and focused heavily on forests. Women in Cameroon participated in a unique forest immersion experience.
This program helped women understand the effects of climate change on forests. They shared their experiences and suggested solutions for protecting these valuable resources. Forests are crucial for the environment and for communities that depend on them.
Difficult words
- forest — Large area with many trees.forests
- climate — The usual weather in a place.climate change
- participate — To take part in something.participated
- experience — What happens to someone.
- community — A group of people living together.communities
- protect — To keep safe from harm.protecting
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Discussion questions
- Why are forests important for communities?
- How can we protect forests from climate change?
- What experiences do you think the women shared?
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