Here is a 400-word article on a current news topic, written at A2 English level, with German translations for difficult words at the end.
Germany and the COP30 Climate Conference
Germany is very active in the COP30 climate talks. COP30 is a big United Nations (UN) climate conference. This year, it is in Belém, Brazil. (Wikipedia)
What Is Happening in Germany
Germany does not want to be the next host of the UN climate meeting by accident. According to recent news, Germany is afraid that if other countries such as Australia or Turkey do not host COP31, then Germany will have to do it. (E&E News by POLITICO)
The problem is that organizing a big climate conference is very difficult. Germany’s government says they do not have enough time to prepare. They must plan many things: the location, security, and how to host many important people from around the world. (E&E News by POLITICO)
Germany’s Climate Policy
Germany defends a deal made by European Union (EU) climate ministers. The deal sets targets for reducing emissions (the gases that warm the Earth). Germany says the deal shows that the EU climate system works. (argusmedia.com)
At the same time, Germany has sent a lot of money to help fight climate change. In 2024, Germany gave 11.8 billion euros for international climate projects. (bmz.de)
Why This Is Important
The COP30 conference is very important. Countries will talk about how to reduce greenhouse gases. These gases cause global warming and climate change. If countries make strong plans, they can help protect nature and people.
Also, the talks at COP30 could decide how much support rich countries will give to poor countries to fight climate change. This money helps fund green energy projects, clean water, and more sustainable farming.
Germany is in a strong but difficult position. It is powerful in Europe, and many people expect it to lead. But hosting COP31 would be a big challenge. The government must decide: do they want to step in, or let others take over?
Difficult Words / Schwierige Wörter
| English | Deutsch |
|---|---|
| climate | Klima |
| conference | Konferenz |
| host | Gastgeber / ausrichten |
| prepare | vorbereiten |
| emissions | Emissionen / Abgase |
| target | Ziel |
| system | System |
| international | international |
| support | Unterstützung |
| greenhouse gases | Treibhausgase |
| global warming | globale Erwärmung |
| sustainable | nachhaltig |
