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WGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · 22d

The INTOSAI WGEA tree has flourished again! Its sturdy branches and strong roots have sprouted new growth🌿

It now includes our latest snapshots:

🌳 Nexus climate-biodiversity

🌳 Environmental accounting

🌳 Sustainability reporting

🌳 Green fiscal policy tools

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WGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · 22d

Have you spotted our Wednesday Webinars? The first session on Climate-Biodiversity Nexus is on Wednesday, 28 September at 12:00 UTC 🍃

Please find instructions for registration here:
wgea.org/activities/t...

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INTOSAI Journal @intosaijournal.bsky.social · Sep 10

The INTOSAI Working Group on Environmental Auditing (@wgeasecretariat.bsky.social) is has released the updated Guidance on #EnvironmentalAudit. Learn more about this new guidance document designed to help SAIs navigate the unique challenges of auditing environmental issues: buff.ly/QUqrCio

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WGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · Sep 2

Less Volume. More Value.

INTOSAI WGEA is proud to launch the new Environmental Audit Guidance – a concise document that merges and updates GUIDs 5200, 5201, and 5203.

🔗 Download now: www.environmental-auditing.org/publications...
#EnvironmentalAudit #INTOSAI #WGEA #AuditGuidance

INTOSAI Working Group on Environmental Auditing (WGEA)

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WGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · Aug 25

Sustainability reporting is evolving. SAIs play a key role in keeping it focused and accountable.

We just published the Sustainability Reporting snapshot and report, available on the WGEA website here: wgea.org/projects/sus...

This project was led by SAI Indonesia and SAI Thailand.

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WGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · Aug 22

Auditors can assess the effectiveness and other impacts of green fiscal policy tools.

The WGEA has recently launched a website for Green Fiscal Policy Tools, including a snapshot & summary of the project, here: wgea.org/projects/gre...

This project was led by SAI USA and
@euauditors.bsky.social.

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WGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · Aug 20

Climate and biodiversity are connected – applying the Nexus lens can help tackle the dual crisis.

The WGEA published the Climate and Biodiversity project snapshot, in addition to an audit source criteria and question bank that auditors can use. Find these materials here: wgea.org/projects/nex...

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WGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · Aug 18

Environmental accounting isn’t just about numbers; it’s about integrating nature into national priorities. SAIs can lead the way.

The WGEA just published the snapshot of the Environmental Accounting project of the WGEA Work Plan 2023-2025 here, check it out: wgea.org/projects/env....

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WGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · Aug 14

#SDGs are a cross-cutting theme in the work of the INTOSAI WGEA, and during @vtv.fi chairmanship, we have focused on e.g. environmental SDGs & policy coherence.

Need guidance in auditing SDGs? Check here: wgea.org/publications...

More on the our work on the SDGs: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKGr...

INTOSAI WGEA - Activities on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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WGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · Aug 11

The August 2025 edition of the Greenlines, the newsletter of the INTOSAI WGEA, has just been published! Highlights include: a feature story on microplastic governance and contamination, regional update on the ASOSAI WGEA and news briefs from around the world!

wgea.org/news-events/...

August 2025 edition of the Greenlines is out!

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WGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · Aug 6

Looking for a library of freely accessible information on the various multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs)?

@unep.org's treasure trove of insights, the InforMEA portal, was presented by Angela Kariuki at the 23rd WGEA Assembly. Check it out! www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MK5...

Angela Kariuki on the InforMEA portal - UN Information Portal on MEAs | INTOSAI WGEA

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WGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · Aug 5

🌍✨A group of young environmental auditors gathered at the 23rd WGEA Assembly! They shared ideas, challenges, and hopes for the future of environmental auditing. A strong message emerged: young auditors wish to be involved and are ready to contribute. Read more: wgea.org/news-events/...

Young environmental auditors gathered in conjuction with the 23rd WGEA Assembly

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WGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · Jul 29

At the 23rd INTOSAI WGEA Assembly, three SAIs were honored with the WGEA Award for their innovative practices in environmental auditing! 🏆

Congratulations to the winners: SAIs of Philippines, Tanzania and Brazil!

Read more about the winners and their submissions here:
wgea.org/blogs/three-...

Three SAIs awarded for innovative practices in environmental auditing

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Valtiontalouden tarkastusvirasto @vtv.fi · Jul 18

YK:n kestävän kehityksen seurantafoorumi kokoontuu parhaillaan. VTV lopettelee kauttaan maailman tarkastusvirastojen ympäristötyöryhmän puheenjohtajana.

Lue, miten työryhmä on kehittänyt YK:n kestävän kehityksen tavoitteiden tarkastamista: www.vtv.fi/blogit/kesta...

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Kestävän kehityksen raportointi kaipaa kokonaisvaltaista otetta - Valtiontalouden tarkastusvirasto

Kestävän kehityksen tavoitteiden saavuttamisesta keskustellaan paraikaa YK:n korkean tason foorumilla. Suomi laati kokoukseen vapaaehtoisen maaraportin, johon tarkastusvirasto toimitti analyysin halli...

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WGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · Jul 14

Thanks for sharing!

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WGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · Jul 14

The High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), the main platform for the follow-up and review of the #SDGs kicks off today!Read more about WGEA work on contributing to the #Agenda2030 #GlobalGoals:
www.environmental-auditing.org/news-events/...

Connecting the SDGs: WGEA work on sustainable development

The High-Level Political Forum is underway in New York. As countries present their Voluntary National Reviews, INTOSAI WGEA supports the SDG follow-up process with a strong focus on interlinkages, the...

www.environmental-auditing.org

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WGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · Jul 11

INTOSAI WGEA & UNDRR are deepening ties to embed disaster risk reduction in environmental audits. At the 23rd WGEA Assembly, Animesh Kumar emphasized the synergy between DRR, climate adaptation & SAIs for better transparency. 🔗https://tinyurl.com/3dhwfux2

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WGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · Jul 7

🌍 Past, present & future leadership of the INTOSAI WGEA united at the 23rd WGEA Assembly in Malta last week. The current and incoming leaders of the WGEA stand together, ensuring continuity, collaboration & a shared mission for stronger environmental audit.

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WGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · Jul 3

On the 3rd day of the 23rd Assembly, it was time to reflect on the past, but also look forward. The 2023-2025 Work Plan projects, and the new Work Plan 2026-2028 draft were adopted by the Assembly. The day also included a keynote from Andrea Hinwood @unep.org, and the 4th WGEA Awards.

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WGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · Jul 2

Today, the 23rd WGEA Assembly focused on parallel sessions, spotlighting water, nexus areas & capacity-building. These sessions tackled e.g. marine protection, water scarcity & WGEA projects. At the end of the day, @unep.org’s Angela Kariuki shared capacity-building tools for auditors via InforMEA.

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WGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · Jul 2

In the context of the 23rd WGEA Assembly, the INTOSAI WGEA hosted a gathering of young environmental auditors over a working lunch. This lunch meeting featured discussions on developing capacity building of the WGEA and some emerging topics that interest young auditors.

#AuditingOurBluePlanet

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Valtiontalouden tarkastusvirasto @vtv.fi · Jul 2

INTOSAI WGEA:n 23. yleiskokouksen 1. päivä Maltalla tarjosi ajankohtaista asiantuntemusta ympäristötarkastamisen kentältä. Presidentti Tarja Halonen korosti lähettämässään videotervehdyksessä ilmastonmuutoksen, maaperän köyhtymisen ja vesipulan yhteyksiä.

#AuditingOurBluePlanet

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WGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · Jul 1

Day 1 of the 23rd INTOSAI WGEA Assembly #AuditingOurBluePlanet spotlighted urgent climate challenges around water and the marine environment — and the power of data, governance & inclusive policies to drive change. Check out the materials of our speakers of the day here: wgea.org/assembly-202...

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WGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · Jul 1

Assembly started today! AG @sylaoutinen.bsky.social opened the event, followed by AG Charles Deguara. Maltese minister Miriam Dalli emphasized the power of environmental audits in shaping better governance. Karl Cilia (WSC) showcased Malta’s water infrastructure upgrades.

#AuditingOurBluePlanet

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Valtiontalouden tarkastusvirasto @vtv.fi · Jun 30

VTV:n puheenjohtama ympäristötarkastamisen työryhmä INTOSAI WGEA kokoontuu huomisesta alkaen 23. yleiskokoukseen Maltalle, teemanaan vesi.

Kokouksessa hyväksytään työohjelma vuosille 2026-2028 sekä esitellään uusi puheenjohtajamaa Thaimaa.

wgea.org/assembly-2025/

Assembly 2025

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