Improving the Governance of Governments

doi:10.1017/9781316389553.030

22 - Improving the Governance of Governments

from Addressing Barriers io Change

Published online by Cambridge University Press: 08 October 2021

Cristina Neesham and

Edited by

Kenneth G. H. Baldwin ,

Karen Hussey and

Kenneth G. H. Baldwin: Affiliation:
Australian National University, Canberra
Mark Howden: Affiliation:
Australian National University, Canberra
Michael H. Smith: Affiliation:
Australian National University, Canberra
Karen Hussey: Affiliation:
University of Queensland
Peter J. Dawson: Affiliation:
P. J. Dawson & Associates

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Integrity in government is one of the most important preconditions for progress towards a low-carbon future. It is founded in the public trust principle according to which all public officers – politicians and public servants – are entrusted with putting the public interest ahead of other interests. Climate is a public interest, held in common. Corruption threatens the integrity of any system of government, undermining local, national and global action on climate change. The risks are not only from the most egregious corruption such as accepting illegal benefits coincident with making decisions favouring donors, but across a spectrum extending to subtle flouting of the public trust principle. Evidence of the risks to a healthy climate posed by corruption are illustrated by the environmental performance of corrupt states, buying influence and votes in democracies and procurement practices that defy government obligations under Paris Climate Change Agreement commitments. Strategies are outlined that can be implemented by nations to honour their Paris Agreement commitments and proactively reduce risks of corruption which undermine action on climate change.

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public trust governance integrity rule of law conduct land use lobbying

Type: Chapter
Information: Transitioning to a Prosperous, Resilient and Carbon-Free Economy
A Guide for Decision-Makers
, pp. 591 - 620

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Print publication year: 2021

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