One of the tech industry's sources of carbon credits is in conflict with Kenyan herders

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May 13, 2025, 8:10 PM

• •The Northern Kenya Rangelands Carbon Project, relied upon by tech companies for carbon credits, faces conflict with local herders.
• •The program, which involves herders rotating livestock grazing to trap carbon in the soil, has been put on hold due to disputes over grazing practices.
• •Herders claim they were misled regarding the conservation program, jeopardizing the validity of carbon credits already sold.
• •This situation highlights the complex and sometimes problematic nature of carbon offset projects and their impact on local communities.

A carbon offset program in Kenya, utilized by tech giants like Netflix and Meta for carbon credits, is facing a crisis due to disputes with local herders. The Northern Kenya Rangelands Carbon Project, which involves herders rotating livestock grazing, has been halted due to conflicts over grazing practices. Some herders claim they were misled when they agreed to participate. This situation raises questions about the effectiveness and impact of carbon offset programs and their implications for companies aiming for carbon neutrality.

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