"Environmental destruction and corruption are two of the greatest global challenges of our time. Both are closely interrelated…”
This was the starting point of a high-level meeting hosted by the Principality of Liechtenstein. Dominique Hasler and Panagiotis Potolidis of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs led the discussions together with Peter Maurer, President of the Basel Institute on Governance, and Juhani Grossmann, Head of our Green Corruption Programme.
While most of the world celebrates International Anti-Corruption Day on 9 December, Peru has kickstarted a new tradition: an entire week dedicated to integrity, transparency and anti-corruption events and celebrations.
Integrity risk assessments help shine a light on a significant category of threats to the operations or reputation of a private company or state-owned enterprise (SOE). They enable these risks to be prioritised and mitigated in a controlled and strategic way.
How to promote transparency in controls and inspections of timber products? Why are standardised processes and procedures key to preventing corruption in forest management? How to create awareness among forestry staff as well as local and Indigenous communities, encouraging them to play an active role in corruption prevention.
These are some of the questions discussed in a new series of videos that showcase promising initiatives in Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru.
Corruption in the timber trade is a serious threat, economically and environmentally.
At the next public meeting of the Follow-the-Money Working Group, Scott Johnston of Chainanalysis will detangle the little-known links between crypto and environmental crimes. He will also discuss the new challenges and opportunities for financial investigations that crypto presents.
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Bolivia, Ecuador y Perú albergan algunos de los bosques más importantes del mundo, y la madera constituye un recurso natural de gran valor. Proteger estos bosques frente a las amenazas que representa la corrupción es fundamental no solo para preservar la biodiversidad y mitigar el cambio climático, sino también para salvaguardar los medios de vida de las comunidades locales.
Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru are home to some of the world’s most important forests, and timber is a valuable natural resource. Protecting forests from threats posed by corruption is essential not only for protecting biodiversity and mitigating climate change, but also for protecting the livelihoods of local communities.
A landmark report has thrown light on corruption and governance risks facing the renewables sector. It urges industry-led collective action to develop effective safeguards and ensure a just energy transition for all.
In a Working Paper published by the Basel Institute on Governance, Maja de Vibe of Statkraft and Mark Robinson of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative reveal the extent of corruption and governance risks affecting investments in solar, wind, hydropower and green hydrogen projects.