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Cote d’Ivoire asks Rabobank to suspend carbon credit activities in country amid numerous allegations

Published 02:29 on April 21, 2024 / Last updated at 02:29 on April 21, 2024 / EMEA (Africa), International, Nature-based Carbon (Forestry), Voluntary (VCM Governance)

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The government of Cote d’Ivoire has reportedly asked Dutch bank Rabobank to suspend its carbon credit origination activities in the Nawa region of the country, claiming that emissions reductions previously sold to buyers including Microsoft were state property and contracted to another party.
The government of Cote d’Ivoire has reportedly asked Dutch bank Rabobank to suspend its carbon credit origination activities in the Nawa region of the country, claiming that emissions reductions previously sold to buyers including Microsoft were state property and contracted to another party.


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