Amid growing environmental sustainability efforts, African conservation projects aimed at generating carbon credits are facing scrutiny. These initiatives, while intended to offset carbon emissions globally, have reportedly led to significant human rights concerns for local communities. Instances of coercion and displacement by park rangers highlight the ethical dilemmas inherent in balancing global climate change mitigation with local community rights and livelihoods. This crisis calls for a reevaluation of conservation strategies to ensure they are equitable and respect the rights of those directly affected.