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Brazilian prosecutors sue Amazon carbon projects over alleged communities’ rights violations

Published 20:39 on March 19, 2026 / Last updated at 20:39 on March 19, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry), Net Zero Transition (Litigation), Voluntary (VCM Developments, VCM Governance)

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The Brazilian Federal Public Prosecutor's Office (MPF) has filed three public civil actions against carbon credit projects in the state of Amazonas for allegedly violating the rights of Indigenous Peoples and traditional communities, it announced on Thursday.
The Brazilian Federal Public Prosecutor's Office (MPF) has filed three public civil actions against carbon credit projects in the state of Amazonas for allegedly violating the rights of Indigenous Peoples and traditional communities, it announced on Thursday.


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