WGEA Secretariat
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WGEA Secretariat
@wgeasecretariat.bsky.social
The official account of the INTOSAI Working Group on Environmental Auditing (WGEA).

https://linktr.ee/wgeasecretariat
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
November 18, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Today at #COP30!
November 14, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Heading to Belém for #COP30? 🌎

Join us at the #COP30Finland Pavilion for a powerful panel on #DisasterRiskReduction on 12 November at 12!

🎤 Keynote: Kamal Kishore, SRSG & Head of @undrr.bsky.social
🔍 Audit cases from Brazil, Chile, the EU & Ukraine.

#CoolByNature #DRR #ClimateAction
November 8, 2025 at 9:36 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!
October 29, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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
September 18, 2025 at 1:47 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...
September 18, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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.
August 25, 2025 at 11:24 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.
August 22, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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...
August 20, 2025 at 12:27 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....
August 18, 2025 at 12:17 PM
🌍 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
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.
July 3, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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.
July 2, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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
July 2, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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...
July 1, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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
July 1, 2025 at 7:14 PM
WGEA 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
June 30, 2025 at 12:14 PM
On Day 3 of our 23rd INTOSAI WGEA's Assembly, we’re honored to welcome Dr. Andrea Hinwood, Chief Scientist at the @unep.org‬, for a keynote speech on: “Exploring the Future of Environmental Challenges: Current Trends and Emerging Issues.”

#AuditingOurBluePlanet
June 29, 2025 at 10:13 AM
On 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
June 29, 2025 at 7:12 AM
To 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
June 28, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The 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
June 27, 2025 at 8:20 AM
The first main session of the Assembly will focus on the marine environment.

We will hear from:
- Robin Degron, Director, Plan Bleu
- Karina von Schuckmann, Senior Advisor, @mercatorocean.bsky.social
- Audit Insights: William Peplow (NAO Malta) and Akis Kikas (SAI Cyprus).

#AuditingOurBluePlanet
June 26, 2025 at 7:09 AM
WGEA’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
June 25, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Fascinating 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
June 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
🌊 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...
June 6, 2025 at 9:30 AM