Americas > Land grabs for carbon offsetting projects, mostly in Africa, Latin America, threaten global food production -study

Land grabs for carbon offsetting projects, mostly in Africa, Latin America, threaten global food production -study

Published 23:01 on May 12, 2024  /  Last updated at 15:36 on May 10, 2024  / /  Americas, Asia Pacific, Voluntary

Global food production is under threat from the spread of carbon projects that interfere with the livelihoods of small-scale farmers and indigenous peoples worldwide, particularly in sub-Sahara Africa and Latin America, research released Monday has found.
Global food production is under threat from the spread of carbon projects that interfere with the livelihoods of small-scale farmers and indigenous peoples worldwide, particularly in sub-Sahara Africa and Latin America, research released Monday has found.


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