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175 of environmental knowledge over many generations, and much of it exists only in local languages. When international environmental discussions focus exclusively on English, this knowledge risks being overlooked, even though it has real practical value for conservation and land management [8]. The problem goes deeper than simply who can participate. Language does not just transmit information. It also reflects particular ways of thinking, values, and assumptions about what is important. Because English dominates global environmental discussions, the concepts and priorities developed in English-speaking countries tend to shape the international agenda, while the perspectives and real- world conditions of countries in the Global South may be underrepresented [3]. This concern is increasingly discussed in research on postcolonial approaches to environmental governance. CONCLUSIONS English is, and is likely to remain, the main language of global environmental communication. It allows scientists, diplomats, and activists to work together across national and linguistic boundaries, and without it, coordinating international action on climate change would be much more difficult. At the same time, English's dominant position creates inequalities that undermine the fairness and long-term effectiveness of international environmental cooperation. The solution is not to stop using English as a shared language, but to develop a multilingual approach in which English serves as a practical tool for communication rather than a barrier that prevents non-English-speaking researchers, diplomats, and communities from taking part. REFERENCES: 1. Zeng J., Yang J. English language hegemony: retrospect and prospect. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications. 2024. Vol. 11. Article 269. DOI: 10.1057/s41599-024-02821-z. URL: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-024-02821-z