‘State Greenwashing’: An Overlooked Phenomenon?

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.

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Journal
Journal of Environmental Law
Published
2025-04-02
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1093/jel/eqaf008
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1
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Sustainable Development and Environmental Policy
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‘State Greenwashing’: An Overlooked Phenomenon?

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Sustainable Development and Environmental Policy
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‘State Greenwashing’: An Overlooked Phenomenon?

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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.

Journal of Environmental LawVol. 37(2)
Openalex Percentile: Top 8%
Sustainable Development and Environmental Policy
2.42
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