Vivi Niemenmaa
@viviniemenmaa.bsky.social
Top-notch environmental auditing for a sustainable future. PhD, Secretary General of the @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social
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Do 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
Register for the WGEA Webinar tomorrow (19 Nov) at 14:00 (UTC +2:00) on Teams.
👉 Registration is open at lnkd.in/dxGT2iDk
November 18, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Do 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
Register for the WGEA Webinar tomorrow (19 Nov) at 14:00 (UTC +2:00) on Teams.
👉 Registration is open at lnkd.in/dxGT2iDk
Today 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.
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The panel of Auditors General of Canada, Fiji, Maldives and Malta discussed the results at #INCOSAI25.
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October 29, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Today 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/...
The panel of Auditors General of Canada, Fiji, Maldives and Malta discussed the results at #INCOSAI25.
idi.no/images/2025/...
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You 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!
October 29, 2025 at 8:11 AM
You 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!
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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...
Please find instructions for registration here:
wgea.org/activities/t...
September 18, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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...
Please find instructions for registration here:
wgea.org/activities/t...
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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
It now includes our latest snapshots:
🌳 Nexus climate-biodiversity
🌳 Environmental accounting
🌳 Sustainability reporting
🌳 Green fiscal policy tools
September 18, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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
It now includes our latest snapshots:
🌳 Nexus climate-biodiversity
🌳 Environmental accounting
🌳 Sustainability reporting
🌳 Green fiscal policy tools
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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 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)
The account of the Secretariat of INTOSAI Working Group on Environmental Auditing (WGEA)
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September 2, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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 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
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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
September 10, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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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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.
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.
August 22, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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.
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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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.
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.
August 25, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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.
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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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....
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....
August 18, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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....
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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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...
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...
August 20, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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...
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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🌍✨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
The account of the Secretariat of INTOSAI Working Group on Environmental Auditing (WGEA)
wgea.org
August 5, 2025 at 10:29 AM
🌍✨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/...
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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...
@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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August 6, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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...
@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...
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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-...
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
The account of the Secretariat of INTOSAI Working Group on Environmental Auditing (WGEA)
wgea.org
July 29, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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-...
Congratulations to the winners: SAIs of Philippines, Tanzania and Brazil!
Read more about the winners and their submissions here:
wgea.org/blogs/three-...
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Robin 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
July 22, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Robin 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
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Det behövs ett helhetsbetonat grepp i rapporteringen om hållbar utveckling
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Det behövs ett helhetsbetonat grepp i rapporteringen om hållbar utveckling - Statens revisionsverk
Uppnåendet 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...
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July 16, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Det behövs ett helhetsbetonat grepp i rapporteringen om hållbar utveckling
www.vtv.fi/sv/blog/det-...
www.vtv.fi/sv/blog/det-...
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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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Lue, miten työryhmä on kehittänyt YK:n kestävän kehityksen tavoitteiden tarkastamista: www.vtv.fi/blogit/kesta...
@wgeasecretariat.bsky.social
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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July 18, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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...
@wgeasecretariat.bsky.social
Lue, miten työryhmä on kehittänyt YK:n kestävän kehityksen tavoitteiden tarkastamista: www.vtv.fi/blogit/kesta...
@wgeasecretariat.bsky.social
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YK:n kestävän kehityksen tavoitteet ovat monin tavoin esillä tarkastusvirastojen työssä, katso alta esimerkkejä. @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social #kestäväkehitys
July 21, 2025 at 9:31 AM
YK:n kestävän kehityksen tavoitteet ovat monin tavoin esillä tarkastusvirastojen työssä, katso alta esimerkkejä. @wgeasecretariat.bsky.social #kestäväkehitys
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Katso myös video, jossa VTV:n pääjohtaja summaa ympäristötyöryhmän työtä: valtioneuvosto.videosync.fi/intosai-work...
July 18, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Katso myös video, jossa VTV:n pääjohtaja summaa ympäristötyöryhmän työtä: valtioneuvosto.videosync.fi/intosai-work...
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✏️Uusi blogikirjoitus ✏️
Kestävän kehityksen raportointi kaipaa kokonaisvaltaista otetta
Lue @viviniemenmaa.bsky.social kirjoitus:
www.vtv.fi/blogit/kesta...
@wgeasecretariat.bsky.social
Kestävän kehityksen raportointi kaipaa kokonaisvaltaista otetta
Lue @viviniemenmaa.bsky.social kirjoitus:
www.vtv.fi/blogit/kesta...
@wgeasecretariat.bsky.social
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...
www.vtv.fi
July 16, 2025 at 12:11 PM
✏️Uusi blogikirjoitus ✏️
Kestävän kehityksen raportointi kaipaa kokonaisvaltaista otetta
Lue @viviniemenmaa.bsky.social kirjoitus:
www.vtv.fi/blogit/kesta...
@wgeasecretariat.bsky.social
Kestävän kehityksen raportointi kaipaa kokonaisvaltaista otetta
Lue @viviniemenmaa.bsky.social kirjoitus:
www.vtv.fi/blogit/kesta...
@wgeasecretariat.bsky.social
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Tänään 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...
Katso raportti: julkaisut.valtioneuvosto.fi/bitstream/ha...
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July 14, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Tänään 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...
Katso raportti: julkaisut.valtioneuvosto.fi/bitstream/ha...
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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
July 11, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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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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/...
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...
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July 14, 2025 at 6:24 AM
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/...
www.environmental-auditing.org/news-events/...
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🌍 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.
July 7, 2025 at 11:51 AM
🌍 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.