Fairs and Workshops Promote Climate Justice in the PhilippinesCEFR A1
21 Nov 2025
Adapted from Mong Palatino, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Karlo King, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
- Farmers in the Philippines are helping the environment.
- They hold workshops and fairs to show their work.
- These events talk about climate change and farming.
- Many farmers want to protect their land.
- They also want to promote healthy food choices.
- This work includes women’s voices and rights.
Difficult words
- farmer — A person who grows crops or raises animals.Farmers
- protect — To keep safe from harm or damage.
- environment — The natural world around us.
- climate — The usual weather conditions in a place.
- talk — To speak or discuss something.
- promote — To support or encourage something.
- workshop — A meeting where people learn or share skills.workshops
- healthy — Good for health, not harmful.
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Discussion questions
- Why is it important for farmers to protect their land?
- How can farmers help with climate change?
- What do you think about workshops for learning?
- Why is it important to involve women in farming?
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