Big money will soon flow from rich countries to poor ones that are particularly susceptible to the effects of climate change. Safeguarding this cash against corruption will be an exceptionally tough job, argues Anna Petherick.
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Petherick, A. A note of caution. Nature Clim Change 2, 144–145 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1038/nclimate1423
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