How a major mangrove restoration project in Senegal came to sell 'phantom carbon'

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Project undermined climate action by selling unverified carbon credits, violating trust and SDG 13. | The mangrove restoration project in Senegal represents a well-intentioned climate action initiative that aligns with SDG 13, 14, and 15 and planetary boundaries by aiming to sequester carbon and restore ecosystems. However, the alleged sale of 'phantom carbon' credits due to inadequate monitoring undermines its integrity, violating trust in carbon markets and potentially delaying real climate pr