A REDD+ carbon offset project in northeast Cambodia is facing allegations of poor community consultation and lack of genuine consent. While project organizers claim they met international thresholds for participation, local residents report that meetings were dominated by village leadership and their relatives. The dispute highlights the ongoing tension between global carbon credit certification standards and the reality of land rights for indigenous communities. The project, which aims to protect 130,000 hectares of dry forest, is currently seeking registration with Verra.
