Explore the complex role of transparency in global environmental governance with “Transparency in Global Environmental Governance: Critical Perspectives.” This essential read critically examines whether increased openness and information availability truly transform international environmental efforts or serve a more limited purpose. Delving into diverse case studies from climate change to biodiversity and resource exploitation, the book investigates both state-led mandatory initiatives and voluntary private partnerships. Discover how “governance by disclosure” functions in real-world scenarios, from the Carbon Disclosure Project to the Forest Stewardship Council. “Transparency in Global Environmental Governance” provides crucial insights into the efficacy and limitations of transparency, offering a nuanced perspective for understanding its potential to foster a new emancipatory politics in our interconnected world. Essential for academics and practitioners in environmental studies and international relations.