Climate change and forest deforestation pose significant threats to our way of life.  In response to this challenge, various countries, companies, and nations in the Global North have launched initiatives for forest reservation and carbon credit in the Global South. This thesis examines the impacts of carbon trading projects on forest-dependent communities in Manyara, Tanzania, focusing on environmental conservation efforts and socio-cultural justice for local people. It is based on a qualitative field study that includes interviews with community members and key stakeholders. The findings indicate that while carbon trading projects can generate economic benefits and contribute to forest biodiversity,  they also apply significant restrictions on local communities' access to forest resources, leading to socio-cultural inequality and increasing dependency.