Dunja-Lange-Thesis_final.pdf
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… carbon credits or demand for/use of these credits” (p. 2). Participants voluntarily invest in projects that remove greenhouse gases (GHG) from the atmosphere and receive carbon credits in return. These credits can be used to offset emissions, allowing buyers to claim a smaller carbon footprint. The theoretical discussions of carbon offset also reference related terms such as emission trading schemes, emission trading, as well as tradable permits, and cap-and-trade (Rudolph & Aydos, 2021). In … a Solidaridad Peru representative explains. Within the analyzed Rabobank-Acorn projects, it is visible that the projects are in constant collaboration with the farmers and local community, hold focus group discussions, and conduct on-farm visits (Rabobank, 2022a, 2022b). The SAFE (2025) project report also mentioned their communication strategy, which includes frequent meetings and interactive sessions, providing relevant information, benefits, and potential risks. Both interviewees … farmers have when participating in such a project? 8) How are farmers informed about their rights and obligations within the project? ▪ Are there mechanisms/procedures to ensure transparency, inform the participants and avoid unfair practices (workshops, info flyers, trainings, etc.)? 9) How does the project address possible ethical issues, such as power imbalances, exploitation and dependencies of smallholder farmers on other actors such as project developers and corporate buyers? 10) In your …