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Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
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- A report studied climate finance in Africa.
- It looked at Benin, Ethiopia and Namibia.
- Projects helped protect people from floods.
- They also improved water and farming.
- Ethiopia got better roads and market access.
- Women took more part in decisions in Namibia.
- Local systems now watch climate risks.
- Experts say funding must be simpler.
Difficult words
- climate — long-term weather patterns in a region
- finance — money for projects and activities
- protect — keep people or things safe from harm
- flood — when water covers land after too much rainfloods
- market access — ability to sell goods in a place
- expert — people with special knowledge on a subjectExperts
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Discussion questions
- Have you ever seen a flood near your home?
- Which would you prefer: better roads or better water?
- Have you seen projects that help farming or water in your area?
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