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Kenyan Court Declares Carbon Project Unlawful, Threatens Livelihoods

2/27/2025

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A Kenyan High Court has declared the Northern Rangelands Trust's carbon project unlawful, citing a lack of public involvement that jeopardizes local pastoralists' livelihoods. This landmark ruling raises alarms about potential human rights violations and signals a growing scrutiny of carbon offset initiatives, shaking investor confidence and market stability.

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A Kenyan High Court has declared the Northern Rangelands Trust's carbon project unlawful, citing a lack of public involvement that jeopardizes local pastoralists' livelihoods. This landmark ruling raises alarms about potential human rights violations and signals a growing scrutiny of carbon offset initiatives, shaking investor confidence and market stability.