Kenya’s Carbon Registry: A Cautionary Tale for America on Climate Market Integrity

Kenya's recent unveiling of a national carbon registry is being hailed by some as a step toward transparency in global carbon markets—a crucial move amid growing scrutiny over the integrity of climate offset programs worldwide. Yet, while Nairobi positions itself as a reliable hub for high-integrity carbon credits, this development raises pressing questions for American policymakers and taxpayers alike. Can Carbon Markets Truly Deliver on Their Promises? The registry aims to tackle longstanding problems like double counting and inflated claims by creating a centralized platform to track projects and verify emissions reductions. On paper, it sounds promising: greater oversight, stronger...