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The policy defines the professional and personal behavior expected of Active Observers of the Green Climate Fund, focusing on integrity, confidentiality, and the prevention of conflicts of interest. It mandates the signing of a Declaration of Confidentiality and Conflicts of Interest and outlines procedures for disclosing and managing conflicts, including recusal. The document also prohibits specific 'Prohibited Practices' such as corruption and fraud, restricts the acceptance of gifts, and imposes a one-and-a-half-year cooling-off period before Active Observers or their immediate family members can be employed by the Fund's Secretariat.

The guide outlines three primary strategies for engaging Chinese companies in the Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI): demonstrating the financial and risk-reduction benefits of compliance, localizing communications and materials into the Chinese language, and utilizing political dialogue with the Chinese government to secure official recognition. It emphasizes that Chinese firms, including state-owned enterprises, are increasingly responsive to global market dynamics and international regulatory pressures, such as disclosure rules from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the European Commission. The author suggests that EITI could mirror the successful entry strategy of the UN Global Compact in China by leveraging bilateral relationships and existing corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs.

The document outlines three priority areas for the U.S. administration: promoting transparency in the extractive industries through the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) and legislative disclosure, strengthening anti-money laundering frameworks to prevent the looting of state funds, and breaking the link between the mineral trade and conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Global Witness asserts that its investigation into Dan Gertler's use of a suspected international money laundering network to evade US sanctions is based on rigorous evidence. The organization reports that prior to and following publication, it and its partner, the Platform for the Protection of Whistleblowers in Africa (PPLAAF), faced intimidation tactics, including a criminal complaint filed by Afriland First Bank in Paris and coordinated social media smear campaigns. Global Witness maintains that these actions are intended to protect the status quo of the DRC mining sector and calls on Congolese, US, and EU authorities to investigate the findings.

The document evaluates the consequences of the 2016 Panama Papers leak, noting that it led to government resignations, criminal charges, and the recovery of over $1.2 billion in fines and taxes. It highlights the role of the leak in exposing links between offshore financial secrecy and organized crime, while arguing that reliance on occasional massive leaks is insufficient. The author advocates for permanent transparency initiatives, such as beneficial ownership registries in the UK and EU and revenue transparency in extractive industries, to ensure accountability and prevent corruption.

The paper analyzes the shift toward concrete implementation of climate-related trade measures, such as carbon border adjustment mechanisms and deforestation regulations. It details recent activities within the WTO's Committee on Trade and Environment and the outcomes of COP30, emphasizing the need for international cooperation on transparency, interoperability, and development support to avoid market fragmentation.

The document analyzes the shift toward concrete Climate-related Trade Measures (CTMs), such as carbon border adjustment mechanisms and deforestation regulations, and how these are being addressed within the WTO and UNFCCC. It highlights key concerns regarding transparency, interoperability, and the impact on developing nations, while positioning the WTO's MC14 as a critical moment for consolidating these discussions.

The document argues that new transparency rules must avoid codifying the current secretive status quo and should ensure automatic, prompt disclosure of proceedings. It advocates for an 'opt-out' approach to maximize the rules' application to both future and existing treaties, while warning against broad tribunal discretion and 'opt-in' mechanisms that would limit openness. Specific recommendations include the mandatory publication of notices of arbitration, all tribunal documents, and final awards, as well as the establishment of a central repository for public access.

The report argues that NAFTA's Chapter 11 has evolved from a defensive mechanism to an offensive strategic tool used by foreign investors to challenge public welfare and environmental laws. It identifies significant substantive uncertainties regarding national treatment, performance requirements, and expropriation, which may force governments to pay damages for non-discriminatory environmental measures. The authors recommend the adoption of a legally binding interpretive statement by the NAFTA parties to clarify these disciplines and a shift toward greater transparency in the arbitration process to restore democratic legitimacy.

The report examines how national trade policy processes in six diverse countries affect the legitimacy and effectiveness of international trade negotiations. It argues that transparent and participatory domestic processes are essential for aligning trade policy with sustainable development goals, preventing the capture of policy by narrow elites, and ensuring that the needs of growth, environment, and social cohesion are considered. The text analyzes various consultation mechanisms—ranging from inter-departmental and business-focused to multistakeholder and parliamentary oversight—and highlights the tension between the need for negotiating secrecy and the demand for democratic accountability.

The document examines the relationship between political party funding and corruption in Africa, arguing that unregulated private financing and the abuse of state resources lead to state capture and the erosion of democratic legitimacy. Through case studies of South Africa, Ghana, and Burundi, it highlights the gap between formal anti-corruption commitments and actual implementation. The author proposes a comprehensive regulatory framework including public disclosure, expenditure caps, and the potential creation of a national democracy fund to decouple donors from direct political influence.

Natural Justice, a pan-African organization, submitted comments and recommendations on the Draft Climate Change (Carbon Registry) Regulations, 2025. The submission advocates for a more transparent, inclusive, and publicly accessible carbon registry system in Kenya that safeguards the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities.

The authors argue that the EITI lacks a proven Theory of Change, risking obsolescence in some countries. They propose three models—Name-and-Shame, Public Debate, and Technical Reform—and find that while stakeholders prefer the Public Debate model, actual change occurs primarily through Technical Reform. The study emphasizes that ToCs must be dynamic and context-specific to bridge the gap between disclosure and actual accountability.

The conference reviewed the achievements and challenges of the APRM from 2003 to 2013, emphasizing the critical but often inconsistent role of civil society organisations (CSOs) in monitoring and implementing National Programmes of Action (NPoAs). Key discussions focused on the need to universalise the mechanism, integrate it into the emerging African Governance Architecture (AGA), and better harness the contributions of the African diaspora and youth.

Transforma's anti-corruption policy mandates a 'zero tolerance' approach to corruption for all its representatives, including board members, staff, and contractors. The policy requires compliance with Colombian laws, specifically Law 1474 of 2011 and Law 1712 of 2014, and prohibits bribery, facilitation payments, and the use of organizational assets for illicit purposes. It establishes a formal reporting mechanism via a dedicated email address and a structured investigation process led by the Board of Directors and a Transparency Officer. Additionally, the organization prohibits financing political campaigns and states that it does not engage in lobbying as part of its corporate purpose, focusing instead on providing technical knowledge for socio-economic and climate action initiatives.

The research evaluates climate governance across 12 intergovernmental fora, including the G7, G20, ASEAN, and AU, using a framework of five functions: Guidance and Signal, Rules to Guide Collective Action, Transparency and Accountability, Means of Implementation, and Knowledge and Learning. The analysis of 1,412 references reveals that while most fora have adopted long-term decarbonization visions and medium-term targets, the strength of these signals varies. Informal groups, particularly the G7 and G20, provide the most significant contributions. Key strengths include commitments to the Paris Agreement and joint R&D, while critical weaknesses are found in transparency and accountability mechanisms, as well as a lack of actionable policy coordination. Some signals, such as the promotion of gas as a transition fuel or the image of coal, are noted as potentially contradictory to Paris Agreement goals.

The document provides guidance on the methodological assumptions required to aggregate the climate mitigation impacts of cities, businesses, and states. It emphasizes that variations in assumptions—such as the scope of included actions and the degree of conservativeness—significantly influence the credibility and comparability of assessment results. The paper aims to enhance transparency in reporting and support users of the ICAT Non-State and Subnational Action (NSA) Guide and the Climate Action Aggregation Tool (CAAT) in making informed design choices for their assessments.

The document addresses the difficulty of comparing private sector banks' sustainable finance commitments due to wide variations in structure and limited transparency. It proposes a technical framework to standardize the interpretation of these commitments by focusing on design, accountability, transparency, and the banks' portfolio contexts to enable better comparison between different institutions.

The document addresses the lack of standardized evaluation tools for intergovernmental climate initiatives, particularly those launched at UN climate conferences. It argues that while government cooperation is essential for mitigation and adaptation, current assessment tools are limited because they often focus on non-state actors or static outputs rather than an initiative's evolution. To resolve this, the paper introduces a framework that tracks initiatives through three stages—initial pledges, emerging efforts, and established initiatives—evaluating them based on complementarity, governance, implementation, and transparency.

The document argues that open data—datasets freely available for use and redistribution—is essential for a coordinated, whole-of-society response to climate change. It identifies five primary benefits of open data: improved data coordination and quality, more informed decision-making, the creation of novel partnerships, the democratization of climate modeling, and enhanced monitoring of policies and programs. The paper draws on a literature review, expert consultations, and pilot projects in Chile and Uruguay (conducted between August 2019 and August 2020) to provide a methodology for stakeholders to assess and improve the openness of climate-relevant datasets.