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The Northern Kenya Rangelands Carbon Project (NKRCP) aims to enhance carbon sequestration across 1.9 million hectares while supporting local communities. The initiative, launched by Northern Rangelands Trust, focuses on improved pasture management to benefit over 200,000 residents.

However, it has faced regulatory scrutiny, with Verra reviewing the project in 2023 and 2025 due to concerns about carbon credit legitimacy and impacts on indigenous pastoral practices. Legal challenges have also emerged, questioning the establishment of conservation areas without adequate community consultation. Despite these issues, NKRCP continues to operate, emphasizing community governance and transparency.