Kenya pastoral communities reject carbon deal
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In southern Kenya, herders are questioning a carbon offset programme on their 160,000-hectare property, fearing it could limit access to grazing areas and threaten their traditional way of life.
Breakdown
- Pastoralists in southern Kenya are concerned about a proposed carbon offset project on their land. 8s
- Community members cite lack of transparency and insufficient consultation in the project's negotiations. 39s
- Herders fear the project could restrict their access to traditional grazing areas. 1m 3s
- Local project representatives say participation is voluntary and agreements last 40 years. 1m 57s
- The Kenyan government supports carbon projects for climate resilience, but herders demand fair and clear agreements. 2m 41s