‘State Greenwashing’: An Overlooked Phenomenon?

Temitope Onifade

doi:10.1093/jel/eqaf008

‘State Greenwashing’: An Overlooked Phenomenon?

Temitope Onifade^*

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Abstract

In this brief commentary, I draw on the current greenwashing literature to provide guidance on how to recognise state greenwashing and the nature of the liability that may result. I conclude with a research agenda for deepening our understanding of state greenwashing, inviting other scholars to join the debate.

Original language	English
Number of pages	5
Journal	Journal of Environmental Law
Early online date	10 May 2025
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/jel/eqaf008
Publication status	E-pub ahead of print - 10 May 2025

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Centre for Global Law and Innovation
Centre for International Law
Centre for Environmental Law and Sustainability
Climate Crisis

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