A summit in the Gabonese capital in early March saw the launching of the “Libreville Plan”, which includes a €100m fund to reward countries for protecting their forests and biodiversity.
Planting trees or safeguarding tropical rainforests have become popular tools for companies seeking to offset their carbon emissions and proclaim their commitment to the environment. However, recent scandals have cast a shadow over the carbon credit industry, revealing a landscape rife with opportunities for greenwashing. Walt Disney, JP Morgan Bank…