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Deforestation and Indigenous communities in the Republic of Congo — Level A1 — green and brown map illustration

Deforestation and Indigenous communities in the Republic of CongoCEFR A1

5 Jan 2026

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Adapted from Desire Nimubona, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0

Photo by Liam Read, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
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  • The Congo Basin is a very large tropical forest.
  • Many Indigenous people live deep in the forest.
  • They use the forest for food, shelter and medicine.
  • Chinese companies work in mining, farming and logging.
  • Logging and farming are causing forest loss and change.
  • Local groups say governments do not protect rights.
  • Some families have lost land and no compensation.
  • People also fear industrial projects will harm traditions.
  • NGOs warn about human rights and nature risks.

Difficult words

  • indigenous — people who live there for a long time
  • shelter — a place to live and stay safe
  • medicine — something to make sick people better
  • logging — cutting trees for wood and sale
  • compensation — money or help after loss or damage

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Discussion questions

  • Have you ever been in a forest?
  • Do you use any plants for medicine at home?
  • Would you be worried if a big company came near your home?

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