Proposals for Climate Justice from São Paulo's Marginalized CommunitiesCEFR A1
14 Nov 2025
Adapted from Liam Anderson, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Bradley Andrews, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
- Activists in São Paulo have proposals for climate change.
- They come from poorer neighborhoods called peripheries.
- They want to protect the environment and help their communities.
- These proposals will go to COP 30, a big climate meeting.
- They suggest actions like recycling and environmental education.
- The activists want their voices to be heard for better policies.
Difficult words
- activist — A person who fights for a cause.Activists
- propose — To suggest an idea or plan.proposals
- protect — To keep safe from harm.
- environment — The natural world around us.
- community — A group of people living together.communities
- recycling — Using materials again to reduce waste.
- policy — A plan or rule made by a group.policies
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Discussion questions
- Why is climate change important to discuss?
- How can recycling help your community?
- What actions can people take to protect the environment?
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