And it continues… It has been showed how damaging these ‘partnerships’ may be. Offsetting emissions do not address the causes of deforestation, often disrespect the rights and culture of local and indigenous communities, perpetuate unequal exchange mechanisms, among other issues. An example here: https://www.wrm.org.uy/bulletin-articles/impacts-of-oil-and-gas-extraction-and-carbon-projects-on-communities-in-the-saloum-delta-senegal And there is plenty about REDD+ programmes.

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