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Carbon Colonialism? Why Carbon Credits Won’t Necessarily be Good for Africa.
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Carbon Colonialism? Why Carbon Credits Won’t Necessarily be Good for Africa.

From November 30 to December 12, this year, delegates from nearly 200 countries across the globe, leaders of business and finance, and representatives of civil society gathered in Dubai for the COP28 climate conference, with the aim of fast-tracking the transition to a clean-energy future.  The climate conference was expected to stress the importance of...

In New Scramble for Africa, an Arab Sheikh Is Taking the Lead
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In New Scramble for Africa, an Arab Sheikh Is Taking the Lead

A company established by a Dubai sheikh is finalizing agreements with African nations to manage vast tracts of their forests and sell the carbon credits. Critics are concerned the deals will not benefit Africans and will just help foreign governments perpetuate high emissions. A prominent sheikh in the oil-rich Gulf state hosting this year’s UN...