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How corruption impacts climate mitigation and adaptation efforts
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Integrating corruption considerations into Nationally Determined Contributions
Urban and local governments are vital for climate change adaptation efforts. But, as the case of Colombia shows, local administrations are not always properly equipped for the scale of the challenge.
17 November 2022
U4 Brief
Greening energy: An anti-corruption primer
It is widely acknowledged that corruption is used to artificially extend the life of carbon-intensive industries, yet green energy itself is far from…
14 November 2022
U4 Issue
Corruption and water governance in the Mekong River Basin
The six countries sharing the Mekong River Basin have governance systems that reinforce corrupt behaviour. This affects choices for regional…
13 October 2022
U4 Brief
Dealing with corruption in adopting and implementing carbon taxes
Carbon taxes to reduce emissions can be less effective due to corruption. Tools to reduce corruption risks include increasing transparency, managing…
28 November 2021
U4 Issue
Zambia’s anti-corruption regime 2001–2021 in the renewable energy sector
Zambia needs structural reforms such as reducing the president’s executive powers and debarring corrupt renewable energy companies in order to reduce…
30 January 2022
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As climate adaptation takes centre stage, so should corruption considerations
As COP27 hears the shout for funding climate adaptation – rather than just mitigation – anti-corruption voices also need to be heard. Corruption will…
22 November 2022
Climate change
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A global database on environmental corruption could help protect nature and society
Corruption plays a significant role in environmental harms around the world. A global database of environmental corruption could assist anyone working…
26 September 2022
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Climate change action requires gender-sensitive anti-corruption efforts
The United Nations' theme for International Women's Day 2022 is 'Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow'. Corruption is a threat to both…
7 March 2022
Gender
Climate change
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Anti-corruption is not a zero-sum game between China and ‘the West’
Corruption remains a problem that all countries have in common. OECD donors should lead by example and prioritise genuine engagement over futile blame…
9 February 2022
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The promise of a carbon tax and the threat of corruption
Many jurisdictions are considering imposing a tax on carbon emissions to achieve their goals. Corruption may hinder such efforts.
1 November 2021
Climate change
Natural resources and energy
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How corruption and unequal lobbying can undermine COP26 goals – Part 2: The solution
There are a number of options available to facilitate increased and equal access to decision-makers by all relevant stakeholders.
31 October 2021
Climate change
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How corruption and unequal lobbying can undermine COP26 goals – Part 1: The problem
In order to achieve the goals of COP26, we will need a series of policies and programmes that will require careful and balanced implementation. These…
31 October 2021
Climate change
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Anti-corruption tools give climate change practitioners a better chance of limiting global warming
Corruption within climate finance means goals may not be achieved. Anti-corruption efforts need to focus on key sectors and strategies.
7 December 2020
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Integrating corruption considerations into Nationally Determined Contributions
Urban and local governments are vital for climate change adaptation efforts. But, as the case of Colombia shows, local administrations are not always…
17 November 2022
Climate change
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E-payments in Vietnam’s forest sector: An effective anti-corruption innovation?
Digital payments in Vietnam’s forest sector need to be the sole means of benefit distribution if they are to significantly reduce opportunities for…
14 November 2022
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Greening energy: An anti-corruption primer
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14 November 2022
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Climate change, gender and corruption
Climate and gender policy experts note that what is often missing from the gender mainstreaming strategies in climate actions is leveraging “women’s…
30 October 2022
Climate change
Gender
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Corruption and water governance in the Mekong River Basin
The six countries sharing the Mekong River Basin have governance systems that reinforce corrupt behaviour. This affects choices for regional…
13 October 2022
Natural resources and energy
Renewable resources
Climate change
U4 Helpdesk Answer
Grand corruption and climate change policies
Grand corruption poses a serious threat to international efforts to tackle climate change. The dominant forms of grand corruption in energy transition…
26 September 2022
Climate change
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Zambia’s anti-corruption regime 2001–2021 in the renewable energy sector
Zambia needs structural reforms such as reducing the president’s executive powers and debarring corrupt renewable energy companies in order to reduce…
30 January 2022
Natural resources and energy
Renewable resources
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Cooperation with Chinese actors on anti-corruption: Environmental governance as a pilot area
Environmental governance is the field where the overlap between Chinese and Western interests appears highest and the potential for cooperation most…
24 January 2022
Development cooperation
Natural resources and energy
Climate change
U4 Brief
Dealing with corruption in adopting and implementing carbon taxes
Carbon taxes to reduce emissions can be less effective due to corruption. Tools to reduce corruption risks include increasing transparency, managing…
28 November 2021
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