Corruption and Environmental Degradation

Abstract

This study explores the links between environmental degradation, corruption, and obstacles to effective climate action. It highlights how corruption undermines legal systems, fosters illegal activities, and hinders resource distribution, worsening environmental damage. The report emphasizes that corruption impedes climate policy implementation and projects through financial mismanagement, bribery, and regulatory capture, obstructing the low-carbon transition and eroding public trust. To address these challenges, the study proposes a multifaceted approach, incorporating robust anti-corruption laws, transparent governance, and international cooperation. Strengthening institutional structures, promoting accountability, and enhancing civil society's role in monitoring climate actions are essential. Cultivating integrity and ethical conduct in both public and private sectors is crucial. The conclusion underscores the necessity of understanding and addressing the interconnectedness of corruption, environmental degradation, and climate challenges through a comprehensive, collective effort.