INTOSAI WGEA at XXV INCOSAI on 29-31 October: Latest Programme Updates

23.10.2025


INTOSAI WGEA will be present at the XXV INCOSAI in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt on 29-31 October, hosting a side event and an interactive booth. Stay tuned to this news post for updates and join us onsite to learn more and connect with global environmental auditing community.

Side Event: Innovations in Environmental Auditing and Launch of Summary Report from the Cooperative Audit on Climate Change Adaptation Actions

Date & Time: 29 October, 16:00–17:00
Venue: Meeting Room El Salam

Join our official side event "Innovations in Environmental Auditing and Launch of Summary Report from the Cooperative Audit on Climate Change Adaptation Actions” 

  • Discover the latest innovations from the INTOSAI WGEA community, including the agile Audit Clinic support framework for environmental and climate audit.
  • Attend the launch of the summary report from the global cooperative audit on Climate Change Adaptation Actions conducted in cooperation with the INTOSAI Development Initiative (IDI).
  • Hear from a high-level panel of Auditors General as they discuss the key findings of the adaptation action audits and future directions in environmental auditing, with a special focus on the needs of Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

Programme

Moderators: Dr Vivi Niemenmaa & Mr Mohamed Ibrahim Jaleel

Opening Remarks     

Dr Sami Yläoutinen, Auditor General of Finland, outgoing Chair of INTOSAI WGEA

WGEA Innovations

  • Audit Clinic – An Agile Support Framework for Environmental and Climate Audits (Dr Vivi Niemenmaa, INTOSAI WGEA Secretariat)
  • ClimateScanner – An Innovative Tool for Rapid Reviews on Climate Governance (Mr Dashiell da Costa, SAI Brazil)

Comments from Dr Sutthi Sun, SAI Thailand

Launch of Summary Report: Global Climate Adaptation Audits for a Resilient Future - Lessons and Recommendations from Supreme Audit Institutions

Dr Sami Yläoutinen, Auditor General of Finland, outgoing Chair of INTOSAI WGEA

High-level panel discussion on Key Findings of the Adaptation Actions Audits and Future Directions in Environmental Auditing

  • Ms Karen Hogan, Auditor General of Canada
  • Ms Finau Nagera, Auditor General of SAI Fiji
  • Mr Charles Deguare, Auditor General of SAI Malta
  • Mr Hussain Niyazy, Auditor General of SAI Maldives
  • Ms Archana Shirsat, Deputy Director General, INTOSAI Development Initiative

Closing Remarks

Mr Monthien Charoenpol, Auditor General of SAI Thailand, incoming Chair of INTOSAI WGEA

Download the Session Programme (PDF).

Visit the INTOSAI WGEA Booth 

Dates: 29-31 October
Venue: Exhibition Area in front of Capital Hall

Explore the latest WGEA work and upcoming plans at our booth:

  • Learn about the updated WGEA Guidance on Environmental Auditing
  • Get insights to the latest publications on WGEA projects Environmental Accounting, Sustainability Reporting, Nexus Area: Climate & Biodiversity and Green Fiscal Policy Tools.
  • Examine the key findings on the Cooperative Audit on Climate Change Adaptation Actions with IDI and ClimateScanner with SAI Brazil.
  • Hear about the new work plan focusing on thematic hubs on Water, Climate, Pollution and Audit Resources presented by SAI Thailand.
  • Find out more about the World Public Sector Report 2025 focusing on SAIs role in implementing SDGs by UNDESA

More information on the Booth Programme.

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