FAKE: Carbonext deceived Indigenous communities

Carbonext followed Convention 169 of the International Labour Organization, which defines the model of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) for traditional communities. Interpreters and lawyers chosen by the Indigenous communities were hired, paid for by the company. Meetings were recorded on video, showing that no pressure or promises were made that exceeded the scope of the projects.

The pressure came from outside — from authorities who argued that Brazil still lacks sufficient regulation to govern the relationship between Indigenous communities and carbon credit project developers. In response, Carbonext signed termination agreements. The Indigenous communities suffered no loss. All costs related to meetings and other preparatory activities were covered by the company.