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Verra halts credits issuance, launches investigation into Kariba REDD+ project after latest allegations

Published 23:28 on October 17, 2023 / Last updated at 14:33 on October 18, 2023 / / EMEA (Africa), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry), Voluntary (VCM Governance)

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Carbon credits standard body Verra announced Tuesday that it will initiate an investigation into the Kariba REDD+ project and put it on hold following the publication of another investigative article that details new accusations of trophy hunting and financial malpractice in connection with the Zimbabwean project.
Carbon credits standard body Verra announced Tuesday that it will initiate an investigation into the Kariba REDD+ project and put it on hold following the publication of another investigative article that details new accusations of trophy hunting and financial malpractice in connection with the Zimbabwean project.


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