Transparency International has unveiled that corruption poses a significant barrier to effective international cooperation on climate change policy. The 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index indicates that many important nations involved in climate negotiations are experiencing declining scores, with global corruption remaining alarmingly high. While some countries have made strides against corruption, the overall situation continues to decline, impacting vulnerable nations the hardest. The report highlights specific cases like Brazil hosting COP30 with a score of 34 and emphasizes the risk of corrupt practices thwarting life-saving climate initiatives, particularly in low-scoring countries most affected by climate change.
According to Transparency International, corruption threatens to derail global cooperation crucial for tackling climate change, as seen by declining scores in key nations.
The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) revealed that over two-thirds of 180 countries scored below 50, affirming rampant global corruption hampers climate action.
The report emphasizes that countries vulnerable to climate change, like South Sudan and Somalia, correlate with low CPI scores, exacerbating the climate crisis.
Countries hosting key climate talks, like Brazil, face worsened scores affecting climate finance, indicating that global corruption endangers efforts against climate change.
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