Nepal signs major carbon deal but community access remains challenging

Mongabay
Feb 25, 2026, 9:01 pm155 pts
KATHMANDU — Nepal signed an agreement with the LEAF Coalition on Jan. 23, becoming the first country in Asia to secure a deal expected to potentially deliver $55 million in carbon finance to support forest-dependent communities. However, carbon trade experts and forest group members say that ensuring the…

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