Reposted by Vivi NiemenmaaSDSN @unsdsn.org · 23/06/2026📢 Now available: The 11th edition of the Sustainable Development Report (SDR)! The #SDR2026 report finds that only 16% of the SDG targets are on track. Yet, the majority of UN Member States remain committed to the #SDG framework. 📖 Read the report: sdgtransformationcenter.org/reports/sust... 132
Reposted by Vivi NiemenmaaValtiontalouden tarkastusvirasto @vtv.fi · 13/05/2026Uusimmassa INTOSAI Journalissa johtava tuloksellisuustarkastaja Vivi Niemenmaa kirjoittaa INTOSAI WGEA -ympäristötarkastuksen työryhmän toiminnasta ja painopisteistä viimeisimmillä puheenjohtajuuskausilla. VTV toimi työryhmän puheenjohtajana 2020–2025 🍃 021
Reposted by Vivi NiemenmaaWGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · 18/11/2025Do you want to learn more about the landmark decision issued on 23 July 2025 by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on obligations of states regarding #climatechange? Register for the WGEA Webinar tomorrow (19 Nov) at 14:00 (UTC +2:00) on Teams. 👉 Registration is open at lnkd.in/dxGT2iDk 011
Reposted by Vivi NiemenmaaWGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · 14/11/2025Today at #COP30! 011
Vivi Niemenmaa @viviniemenmaa.bsky.social · 29/10/2025Today we launched the summary of cooperative audits on #ClimateAdaptation, a flagship cooperation with @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social and INTOSAI Development Initiative. The panel of Auditors General of Canada, Fiji, Maldives and Malta discussed the results at #INCOSAI25. idi.no/images/2025/... 053
Reposted by Vivi NiemenmaaWGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · 29/10/2025You can find WGEA at the #INCOSAI2025 at the KSC booth! Come and learn from our latest publications supporting SAIs and auditors in their work in environmental and climate space! 011
Reposted by Vivi NiemenmaaWGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · 18/09/2025Have 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... 011
Reposted by Vivi NiemenmaaWGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · 18/09/2025The 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 011
Reposted by Vivi NiemenmaaWGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · 02/09/2025Less 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 #AuditGuidanceenvironmental-auditing.orgINTOSAI Working Group on Environmental Auditing (WGEA)The account of the Secretariat of INTOSAI Working Group on Environmental Auditing (WGEA) 011
Reposted by Vivi NiemenmaaINTOSAI Journal @intosaijournal.bsky.social · 10/09/2025The 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 032
Reposted by Vivi NiemenmaaWGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · 22/08/2025Auditors 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. 021
Reposted by Vivi NiemenmaaWGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · 25/08/2025Sustainability 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. 012
Reposted by Vivi NiemenmaaWGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · 18/08/2025Environmental 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.... 021
Reposted by Vivi NiemenmaaWGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · 20/08/2025Climate 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... 022
Reposted by Vivi NiemenmaaWGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · 05/08/2025🌍✨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/...wgea.orgYoung environmental auditors gathered in conjuction with the 23rd WGEA AssemblyThe account of the Secretariat of INTOSAI Working Group on Environmental Auditing (WGEA) 021
Reposted by Vivi NiemenmaaWGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · 06/08/2025Looking 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...youtube.comAngela Kariuki on the InforMEA portal - UN Information Portal on MEAs | INTOSAI WGEAYouTube video by WGEA Secretariat 021
Reposted by Vivi NiemenmaaWGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · 29/07/2025At 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-...wgea.orgThree SAIs awarded for innovative practices in environmental auditingThe account of the Secretariat of INTOSAI Working Group on Environmental Auditing (WGEA) 021
Reposted by Vivi NiemenmaaValtiontalouden tarkastusvirasto @vtv.fi · 22/07/2025Robin Degron puhui tarkastusvirastojen ympäristötyöryhmän kesäkokouksessa ylimpien valvojien roolista. Tarkastusvirastot voisivat haastaa ministeriöitä ylittämään hallinnonalojen rajoja, jotta esim. ilmastonmuutokseen liittyviin ongelmiin voisi vastata tehokkaammin. @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social 031
Reposted by Vivi NiemenmaaValtiontalouden tarkastusvirasto @vtv.fi · 16/07/2025Det behövs ett helhetsbetonat grepp i rapporteringen om hållbar utveckling www.vtv.fi/sv/blog/det-...vtv.fiDet behövs ett helhetsbetonat grepp i rapporteringen om hållbar utveckling - Statens revisionsverkUppnåendet av målen för hållbar utveckling diskuteras som bäst i FN:s högnivåforum. Finland utarbetade en frivillig landsrapport för mötet och revisionsverket bidrog till den med en analys av rapporte... 021
Reposted by Vivi NiemenmaaValtiontalouden tarkastusvirasto @vtv.fi · 18/07/2025YK: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... @wgeasecretariat.bsky.socialvtv.fiKestävän kehityksen raportointi kaipaa kokonaisvaltaista otetta - Valtiontalouden tarkastusvirastoKestävän kehityksen tavoitteiden saavuttamisesta keskustellaan paraikaa YK:n korkean tason foorumilla. Suomi laati kokoukseen vapaaehtoisen maaraportin, johon tarkastusvirasto toimitti analyysin halli... 032
Reposted by Vivi NiemenmaaValtiontalouden tarkastusvirasto @vtv.fi · 21/07/2025YK:n kestävän kehityksen tavoitteet ovat monin tavoin esillä tarkastusvirastojen työssä, katso alta esimerkkejä. @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social #kestäväkehitys 121
Reposted by Vivi NiemenmaaValtiontalouden tarkastusvirasto @vtv.fi · 18/07/2025Katso myös video, jossa VTV:n pääjohtaja summaa ympäristötyöryhmän työtä: valtioneuvosto.videosync.fi/intosai-work...valtioneuvosto.videosync.fiIntosai Working Group on Environmental AuditingPresentation of the Intosai Working Group on Environmental Auditing and its work in implementing the sustainable development goals. 021
Reposted by Vivi NiemenmaaValtiontalouden tarkastusvirasto @vtv.fi · 16/07/2025✏️Uusi blogikirjoitus ✏️ Kestävän kehityksen raportointi kaipaa kokonaisvaltaista otetta Lue @viviniemenmaa.bsky.social kirjoitus: www.vtv.fi/blogit/kesta... @wgeasecretariat.bsky.socialvtv.fiKestävän kehityksen raportointi kaipaa kokonaisvaltaista otetta - Valtiontalouden tarkastusvirastoKestävän kehityksen tavoitteiden saavuttamisesta keskustellaan paraikaa YK:n korkean tason foorumilla. Suomi laati kokoukseen vapaaehtoisen maaraportin, johon tarkastusvirasto toimitti analyysin halli... 041
Reposted by Vivi NiemenmaaValtiontalouden tarkastusvirasto @vtv.fi · 14/07/2025Tänään käynnistyy YK:n kestävän kehityksen seurantafoorumi. Suomi teki kolmatta kertaa vapaaehtoisen maaraportin, joka arvioi kestävän kehityksen tavoitteiden saavuttamista. Toimitimme raporttiin yhteenvedon hallituksen vuosikertomuksista. Katso raportti: julkaisut.valtioneuvosto.fi/bitstream/ha...julkaisut.valtioneuvosto.fi 021
Reposted by Vivi NiemenmaaWGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · 11/07/2025INTOSAI 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 011
Reposted by Vivi NiemenmaaWGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · 14/07/2025The 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/...environmental-auditing.orgConnecting the SDGs: WGEA work on sustainable developmentThe 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... 021
Reposted by Vivi NiemenmaaWGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · 07/07/2025🌍 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. 021
Reposted by Vivi NiemenmaaWGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · 01/07/2025Day 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... 051
Reposted by Vivi NiemenmaaWGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · 03/07/2025On 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. 021
Reposted by Vivi NiemenmaaWGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · 01/07/2025Assembly 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 041
Reposted by Vivi NiemenmaaWGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · 30/06/2025WGEA is in Malta! We are ready to kick off a week of discussions under the theme “Auditing Our Blue Planet” at the 23rd WGEA Assembly. Video message from the INTOSAI Chair Vital do Rêgo Filho welcomes all participants 👇🌊 #AuditingOurBluePlanet #INTOSAI 041
Vivi Niemenmaa @viviniemenmaa.bsky.social · 29/06/2025The 23rd INTOSAI WGEA Assembly kicks off on Tuesday. We have super programme: wgea.org/assembly-2025/ One of the many contributions I’m eagerly looking forward to is this one from UNEP’s Chief Scientist! 020
Reposted by Vivi NiemenmaaWGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · 28/06/2025To conclude our first 23rd Assembly Day, we are honored to welcome Mr. Simon Upton, New Zealand’s Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, to the Assembly stage for his keynote speech, "From Compliance to Impact: Scrutiny over Environmental Expenditure." #AuditingOurBluePlanet 051
Reposted by Vivi NiemenmaaWGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · 29/06/2025On Assembly Wednesday, after a day of thought-provoking parallel sessions, we are thrilled to welcome a video address on multilateral environmental agreements from Angela Kariuki, Legal Officer in the Law Division of the @unep.org and a team lead for the InforMEA Initiative. #AuditingOurBluePlanet 051
Reposted by Vivi NiemenmaaWGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · 27/06/2025The distinguished speakers of the 2nd main session in the 23rd Assembly on 'Drinking water, Droughts, and Desertification', are: - @presidenthalonen.fi, Ambassador for @unccd.bsky.social - Animesh Kumar @undrr.bsky.social - Daisy Mukarakate @undp.org - Xavier Leflaive @oecd-ocde.bsky.social 072
Vivi Niemenmaa @viviniemenmaa.bsky.social · 26/06/2025Next week we will gather in Malta for the 23rd INTOSAI WGEA Assembly. Looking forward to the discussions on #AuditingOurBluePlanet 030
Reposted by Vivi NiemenmaaWGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · 25/06/2025WGEA’s 23rd Assembly will kick off on July 1st! 🤩 Hosted by NAO Malta, the welcoming words will be by AG Charles Deguara. We are excited to hear from the Minister Miriam Dalli and AG @sylaoutinen.bsky.social from @vtv.fi. The keynote will be by Karl Cilia, CEO of WCS - Malta. #AuditingOurBluePlanet 062
Vivi Niemenmaa @viviniemenmaa.bsky.social · 10/06/2025“Ocean account is not a speadsheet but a sign of respect”. A powerful speech of Minister Alitia Bainivalu from Fiji stressing the value of #OceanAccounts in making wise decisions. #UNOC3 Ocean Conference 031
Reposted by Vivi NiemenmaaWGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · 09/06/2025Fascinating presentation on EU Digital Twin Ocean at the #UNOC3 Green Zone. 🌍 AI is a game changer in modelling 🌎 Interoperability of data is essential 🌏 Digital twin helps doing radically better policies and decision digitaltwinocean.mercator-ocean.eu #DigitalTwin 031
Reposted by Vivi NiemenmaaWGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · 06/06/2025🌊 On Sunday June 8, we celebrate the #WorldOceanDay2025 INTOSAI WGEA's Ocean Bulletin 2025 highlights recent audits on marine topics and introduces the INTOSAI WGEA Ocean Commitment published in the spirit of #UNOC3. 👉Read the full bulletin: www.environmental-auditing.org/publications... 043
Reposted by Vivi NiemenmaaWGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · 06/06/2025INTOSAI WGEA has collaborated since 2013 with the iCED training centre in Jaipur, India. Here is how it looks like at iCED campus! #CapacityBuilding #Training 031
Vivi Niemenmaa @viviniemenmaa.bsky.social · 01/06/2025Waterscapes - the final report from the collaborative course with the @helsinki.fi and @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social on Geographies of Inequalities wgea.org/media/bvlnsq... Case studies from SIDS/Maldives, mountain regions/Bhutan, freshwaters/Vesijärvi, environmental agreements/Great Green Wall. 031
Reposted by Vivi NiemenmaaINTOSAI Journal @intosaijournal.bsky.social · 21/05/2025Ms. @viviniemenmaa.bsky.social Secretary General @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social shared WGEA's #environmentalauditing initiatives w/ the #XIIICAROSAICongress. Ms. Clark of the Canadian Audit & Accountability Foundation spoke about #publicauditing courses they have for #SAIs to expand capacities. 011
Vivi Niemenmaa @viviniemenmaa.bsky.social · 11/05/2025Singing swans #cygnuscygnus at #WorldMigratoryBirdDay 000
Reposted by Vivi NiemenmaaWGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · 09/05/2025WGEA is happy to announce the opening of nominations for the 4th INTOSAI WGEA Award! This year, the topic of the Award is Innovative Practices in Environmental Auditing and includes two categories. Deadline for nominations is June 5th. Read more: www.environmental-auditing.org/assembly-202... 041
Reposted by Vivi NiemenmaaWGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · 02/05/2025Policy coherence and nexus between various policy fields. Discover how the INTOSAI WGEA and Supreme Audit Institutions have approached these topics in the Public Money & Management: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....tandfonline.comDebate: Auditing policy coherence—insights from the environmental audit communityPublished in Public Money & Management (Ahead of Print, 2025) 031
Reposted by Vivi NiemenmaaWGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · 10/04/2025The upcoming 2025 World Public Sector Report will be focused on the work of SAIs. Aranzazu Guillan Montero from UN DESA explains in the video below, what perspectives on the work of SAIs the report dives into. Check it out! www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8Zi...youtube.comAranzazu Montero from UN DESA on the 2025 World Public Sector ReportYouTube video by WGEA Secretariat 031
Vivi Niemenmaa @viviniemenmaa.bsky.social · 02/04/2025The closing panel at EFSUS Confrence on #climatechange in Chile. SAI can adopt many strategies: conduct transformative audits, apply long-term perspectives, use systematic methods like #ClimateScanner or annual climate audits, cooperate with Acedemia, and communicate well to increase visibility. 010
Reposted by Vivi NiemenmaaWGEA Secretariat @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social · 27/03/2025🌍 Join Our Audit Clinic! 🌍 Attention environmental auditors! 📢 Book a slot for a one-on-one consultation with an experienced environmental auditor. It's easy: Fill out the registration form. Submit your question. Get a consultation. link.webropolsurveys.com/Participatio... 022
