Climate change

Kenya's locally led climate finance model brings resources closer to communities – but patronage, weak oversight, and executive discretion put funds at risk of capture and diversion

New corruption risks in climate finance, such as organised criminal networks, are jeopardising the energy transition. Anti-corruption activists and climate programmes must work together to maintain the integrity controls essential for climate action programmes to succeed.

Climate finance is funding our energy transition to net zero. But the increased funds are attracting corruption to climate mitigation projects. Anti-corruption professionals and climate activists must work together to make sure that programmes funded by climate finance succeed.

Renewable energy, prone to 'old corruption', reveals shared risks in Mexico and Kenya. Corruption impacts policymaking, planning, and communities, demanding tailored measures and robust implementation.