Session 9: Greening with Integrity: Tackling Corruption in the Green Transition

Mar 27, 2025 | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Main Room

Description

The green transition offers immense opportunities for sustainable development but also presents significant corruption risks that could undermine its potential. Considering the delicate balance between the urgency of the green transition and the need for robust governance measures, this session will explore the vulnerabilities in green financing and investments, including undue influence, misallocation of funds, and fraud in large-scale renewable energy projects. Panellists will discuss the challenge of ensuring supply chain integrity in the sourcing of critical materials for sustainable technologies, as well as corruption risks in emerging carbon markets. The importance of global cooperation in tackling these challenges will also be addressed, highlighting international frameworks and partnerships that safeguard climate initiatives. The discussion aims to provide fresh insights into how anti-corruption measures can strengthen trust and transparency, ensuring that the race toward a greener future remains both sustainable and equitable.