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Semi-nomadic people say Tanzanian soil carbon projects threaten their way of life

Published 16:09 on September 30, 2025 / Last updated at 16:09 on September 30, 2025 / / EMEA (Africa, Europe), International (Paris Article 6/PACM), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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The semi-nomadic and pastoral Maasai people have said soil carbon credit projects in Northern Tanzania are creating conflict between villages and threatening their centuries-old way of life, a panel heard on Monday.
The semi-nomadic and pastoral Maasai people have said soil carbon credit projects in Northern Tanzania are creating conflict between villages and threatening their centuries-old way of life, a panel heard on Monday.


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