TI’s “High Integrity Talks” urges COP31 leaders to boost transparency and anti-corruption safeguards against greenwashing and undue influence in climate governance ahead of the Nov 2026 summit

The paper highlights vulnerabilities relating to lobbying access, procurement and contracting processes, and the participation of industries with vested interests in climate policy outcomes. Recommendations include public declarations of interests, transparent contracting, open lobbying registers, and independent ethics oversight to improve accountability and protect the integrity of climate governance processes…