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NRT Continues to Face Scrutiny Over Conservation Practices

The Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT) finds itself under intense scrutiny for its conservation endeavors, amid allegations of exploitation and neocolonialism. These revelations have prompted investigations into the trust’s operations, raising concerns about its impact on local communities and the environment.

 

Following revelations about the effectiveness of its verified rainforest carbon credits in combating climate change, Verra, a prominent carbon offset organization, has initiated a “quality control review” of NRT’s carbon credit trading practices. This review could potentially halt further issuances until its outcomes are known, casting a shadow over NRT’s future involvement in carbon credit trading.

Meanwhile, community members have voiced grievances against NRT, accusing the trust of restricting access to ancestral lands and imposing stringent controls over traditional herding practices. Survival International, an indigenous rights organization, has echoed these concerns, highlighting the negative repercussions of NRT’s management policies on indigenous communities.

Despite assertions by NRT regarding its conservation efforts aimed at restoring overgrazed grasslands and promoting soil carbon storage, critics argue that the trust’s approach exacerbates interethnic tensions and encroaches on the rights of pastoral communities.

In response to mounting allegations, NRT has launched a whistleblowing platform, inviting individuals to report any concerns, including fraud and human rights violations, anonymously. This initiative seeks to address transparency issues within the organization and address community grievances.

As the controversy surrounding NRT unfolds, it underlines the pressing need for greater accountability and community involvement in conservation initiatives. By bringing these issues to light, we aim to facilitate constructive dialogue and advocate for a more equitable and sustainable approach to conservation in Kenya’s northern rangelands.

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