Vivi Niemenmaa
viviniemenmaa.bsky.social
Vivi Niemenmaa
@viviniemenmaa.bsky.social
Top-notch environmental auditing for a sustainable future 🌍
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📢 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...
June 23, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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Uusimmassa INTOSAI Journalissa johtava tuloksellisuustarkastaja Vivi Niemenmaa kirjoittaa INTOSAI WGEA -ympäristötarkastuksen työryhmän toiminnasta ja painopisteistä viimeisimmillä puheenjohtajuuskausilla. VTV toimi työryhmän puheenjohtajana 2020–2025 🍃
New issue alert! The Q1 2026 INTOSAI Journal issue is out, featuring highlights from INCOSAI XXV—showcasing key discussions, outcomes, & priorities shaping the future of public sector auditing. Read more: buff.ly/x1jP3IZ

#INTOSAI #INCOSAIXXV #PublicAudit #Accountability
May 13, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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December 19, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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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
November 18, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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Today at #COP30!
November 14, 2025 at 3:32 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.

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October 29, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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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
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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...
September 18, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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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
September 18, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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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 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
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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
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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.
August 22, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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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.
August 25, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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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....
August 18, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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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...
August 20, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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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
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August 5, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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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...
Angela Kariuki on the InforMEA portal - UN Information Portal on MEAs | INTOSAI WGEA
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August 6, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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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-...
Three SAIs awarded for innovative practices in environmental auditing
The account of the Secretariat of INTOSAI Working Group on Environmental Auditing (WGEA)
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July 29, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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...
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July 14, 2025 at 8:18 AM