Papua New Guinea governor says large REDD+ project is a scam, contract illegal

Published 07:38 on March 25, 2022 / Last updated at 01:44 on March 26, 2022 / / Asia Pacific (Asia), International, Nature-based Carbon (Forestry), Voluntary (VCM Governance)

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A large-scale REDD project in Papua New Guinea currently applying for Verra registration is a scam and the contract it has signed with landowners is illegal, according to the governor of the province where it is located.
A large-scale REDD project in Papua New Guinea currently applying for Verra registration is a scam and the contract it has signed with landowners is illegal, according to the governor of the province where it is located.


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