climate governance
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climate cases
This page provides documented information on cases related to climate change, such as climate projects and programs, funds, and various forms of support for climate change mitigation and adaptation. Besides, any (environmental and development) projects and programs that suffered integrity and corruption issues will also be published here.
climate cases & corruption
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UK government subsidises coal sector with £356 million a year
The multimillion-pound support is part of £5.3 billion (€6.3 billion) given to the coal industry a year by 10 European countries which account for 84 per cent of the continent’s carbon dioxide emissions, the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) said.
Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2130231-uk-government-subsidises-coal-sector-with-356-million-a-year/
China’s promise to stop building coal plants overseas is full of caveats and loopholes
China, the world’s largest coal producer and consumer, has doubled down in recent years on plans to burn the polluting fuel — despite government pledges to fight climate change.
Source: https://www.grid.news/story/global/2022/04/28/chinas-promise-to-stop-building-coal-plants-overseas-is-full-of-caveats-and-loopholes/
Campaigners take Canada to court over oil extraction project
Environmental groups are suing the Canadian government over its approval of an oil extraction project two days after the world’s leading climate science authority warned fossil fuel infrastructure needed to be downsized.
Source: https://www.climatechangenews.com/2022/05/11/campaigners-take-canada-to-court-over-new-oil-extraction-project/
Indonesia's Cirebon 1 coal power project highlights gaps in ADB's 'coal-to-clean' ETM scheme
The US$850-million facility has faced scrutiny from local stakeholders since its construction began in 2008, with allegations of corruption, harassment and human rights violations, on top of accusations of gross negligence that have brought about widespread environmental destruction after its operations began in 2012.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/ environment/2020/oct/07/ climate-corruption-india-coal- mining-projects-approved