Maasai Community Fears VW's Carbon Credit Plan Threatens Their Heritage

The Maasai people in Tanzania are concerned that Volkswagens carbon credit plan, perceived as greenwashing, threatens their traditional way of life and grazing practices.

• Namnyak, a Maasai herder in Tanzania, fears that the carbon offsets and credits scheme linked to Volkswagen could undermine her communitys cattle grazing traditions.
• The initiative promotes rotational grazing, aiming to enhance carbon capture by encouraging Maasai people to manage grasslands differently, raising concerns among local herders.
• Non-governmental organizations have criticized Volkswagens plan as greenwashing, arguing it prioritizes corporate profits over the sustainable practices of the Maasai people and their cattle.