Fairs and Workshops Promote Climate Justice in the PhilippinesCEFR A2
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.
In the Philippines, farmers are organizing events to promote climate justice. They use workshops and fairs to connect land reform with environmental efforts. These initiatives help highlight the importance of agroecology, which is farming that works with nature. Farmers are pushing against changes that harm their traditions, like the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
More than 500 organizations are working together to support these causes. Their work not only focuses on agriculture but also aims to empower women and ensure their rights in farming communities.
Difficult words
- justice — fair treatment and rights for everyone.
- organize — to plan and arrange events or activities.organizing
- promote — to encourage the support of something.
- initiative — new plans or activities to improve things.initiatives
- agroecology — farming that helps the environment.
- empower — to give power or rights to someone.
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Discussion questions
- How can climate justice impact farming communities?
- Why is it important to include women in these initiatives?
- What are some other ways to connect land reform with environmental efforts?
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