How tackling green corruption can help us get ahead in the race to net zero

Juhani Grossmann and Amanda Cabrejo le Roux explain the strategic re-focusing of our Green Corruption programme on energy and climate:

What is “green” corruption and why does it matter?

Green corruption refers to corruption and other financial crimes and governance failures that harm the environment and hinder global efforts to combat climate change.

Making financial crime risk management work for all: Insights from the Wolfsberg Group

J. Edward “Ned” Conway became Executive Secretary of the Wolfsberg Group on 1 November 2024, succeeding Alan Ketley. With its 12 member banks, the Wolfsberg Group is a globally respected source of expertise on financial crime risk management, setting industry standards and building bridges between financial institutions and other stakeholders. The Basel Institute serves as Secretariat to the Group, which is now in its 25th year.

Corruption risks in the forestry sector in Ukraine

Mirella Mahlstein

Specialist, Publishing and Communications
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Корупційні ризики у лісовому господарстві

У цьому звіті визначено найпоширеніші корупційні ризики, що впливають на лісовий сектор України та Державне Підприємство «Ліси України». У ньому також сформульовані рекомендації щодо зменшення ключових ризиків.

Alliance for Integrity 6th Global Conference

Monica Guy

Senior Specialist, Communications and External Relations
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The 6th Global Conference of the Alliance for Integrity celebrates the 10-year anniversary of the Alliance, reflecting on the evolution of anti-corruption efforts and impactful multi-stakeholder partnerships. This milestone event will spotlight future trends such as integrating anti-corruption into climate action, gender equality, and human rights. We will also explore methods for measuring impact, fostering a culture of integrity, and understanding the connection between anti-corruption and democracy.

Unlocking blockchain intelligence to tackle illicit crypto use

Experts from all sectors agree we need more effective, efficient tools to counter the criminal use of blockchain technologies such as crypto-assets. Can better standards for blockchain intelligence provide an answer?

This will be a major focus of the inaugural Blockchain Intelligence Forum to be held in Bucharest on 10 April 2025, as part of the Digital Innovation Summit Bucharest 2025, of which the Basel Institute is a supporting organisation.

Sustainability reporting and anticorruption provisions: unlocking the potential for impact

Nicolas Hocq

Associate, Communications and Events
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This research from the U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre highlights that integrating anti-corruption measures within sustainability reporting frameworks can enhance corporate transparency and contribute to reducing corruption risks. However, inconsistent global sustainability standards and enforcement challenges limit the effectiveness of these measures.

The research presents evidence and practice from the development cooperation sector to support practitioners in navigating governance and accountability frameworks in the private sector.

Certificate of Advanced Studies: Mastering Today's Anti-Corruption Challenges

Monica Guy

Senior Specialist, Communications and External Relations
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Corruption and financial crime undermine societies, from stalling economic growth to eroding public trust. Understanding their dynamics and how to fight them effectively is vital for professionals from any sector and corner of the world. 

This certificate programme with the University of Basel is designed to boost the knowledge, skills and careers of professionals who care about countering corruption.