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Boost integrity of carbon offset projects to combat climate change effects

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Carbon foot concept illustrating a certain project. [iStock]

Nature-based carbon credit schemes in Kenya and Africa are helping to channel much-needed resources from the Global North to protect and restore ecosystems that are critical in combating climate change.

In the face of mounting questions about their effectiveness, we should not heed calls to abandon nature offsets. Instead, we should back efforts to strengthen their integrity and benefits.

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