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The United Arab Emirates' company, Blue Carbon LLC, is involved in agreements with African countries to convert land into carbon credits. These agreements aim to transition countries to low-carbon economies but have been criticized as 'greenwashing' or 'colonialism' by NGOs. The effectiveness of carbon credits has been called into question, raising concerns about their potential misuse.
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How do these agreements align with the UAE's efforts to balance fossil fuel extraction with climate negotiations?
How might these agreements impact the global carbon credit market and environmental policies?
What measures can be taken to address the concerns about the effectiveness of carbon credits and potential misuse?
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