Why these African Leaders Sold 20% Of African Land To UAE

A member of Dubai’s ruling royal family, Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook al-Maktoum, is behind a series of huge carbon offset deals covering up to 20% of some African countries. The deals, which involve selling carbon credits from forest conservation projects, have raised concerns about the impact on biodiversity, community rights, and climate action. Critics say the deals amount to a new “scramble for Africa” and question the sheikh’s motives and credentials. The deals come as the UAE hosts the COP28 summit, where carbon markets are a key topic of discussion.
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