Corruption is one of the biggest threats to environmental sustainability, enabling illegal activities that harm ecosystems, deplete natural resources, and endanger communities worldwide. From illegal logging and mining to the manipulation of environmental policies, corruption is a key driver of environmental degradation. Addressing this issue is essential for ensuring transparency, accountability, and the effective protection of our planet.
PILnet and Transparency International – Russia in exile are excited to invite you to a free series of webinars addressing the critical issue of green corruption around the world. This series, running from March to May, will explore the intersection of corruption and environmental degradation, equipping participants with knowledge and tools to tackle corruption in environmental governance.
This series of webinars will be useful for lawyers, students, environmental organizations, environmental activists, environmental-journalists, and everyone who is interested to know more about Green corruption and available tools for working with such cases.
Webinar Schedule:
- Basics of Environmental Corruption – March 27, 4 PM CET
- Green Justice in a Shifting World: Tackling Environmental Corruption Across Borders – April 28, 4 PM CET
- Continuing to tackle environmental corruption in times of geopolitical upheaval; Juhani Grossmann, Basel Institute of Governance
- Indigenous Rights and Green Corruption: A Just Transition or a New Frontier of Colonialism? Lana Pylaeva, Indigenous Consultant, NGO Arctida
- How to crack hard cases of cross-border environmental corruption? (An appetizer); Adam Foldes, Transparency International
Moderator – Alyona Vandysheva, Transparency International – Russia in exile.
3. Environmental Corruption and Illegal Financial Flows – May 15, 4 PM CET
Register for the webinar on April 28
All webinars will be held on Zoom and recorded. Recordings and additional materials will be available on our learning platform after each session.
Register to access the learning platform
Working language is English. All webinars will be supported by practical exercises. Participation will be useful for everyone regardless of the country.
We encourage all professionals, activists, and young professionals interested in environmental protection and anti-corruption efforts to join us in this important discussion. Don’t miss the chance to deepen your understanding and contribute to the fight against green corruption!
We look forward to your participation!