Registrations are closing soon for the 12th meeting of our Regional Working Group on Environmental Auditing (RWGEA) next month.

A preliminary meeting agenda is now available, following the formal invitation that was sent to member audit offices in June.

Meeting details

Dates: Tuesday 17 to Thursday 19 September 2024
Venue: East Hotel, 69 Canberra Avenue, Kingston, Australian Capital Territory, AUSTRALIA
Hos: Australian National Audit Office
Theme: ‘Auditing in the blue economy’
Sub-themes: ‘Oceans and waterways’ and ‘Climate change and natural disasters’
Attendees: Staff who are involved in environmental audit work (including assurance over sustainability and climate reporting) or those who would like to gain knowledge and skills in these areas
Format: Hybrid
Costs: Meeting attendance is free; however, audit offices will have to meet the travel, meal and accommodation costs of in-person attendees (apart from the Day 2 dinner)
Keynote speaker: Dr Filimon Manoni, Pacific Ocean Commissioner

Dr Manoni’s recent professional roles and academic credentials make him an ideal keynote speaker for this meeting’s themes. Prior to his appointment as Pacific Ocean Commissioner, Dr Manoni served at high levels in the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, the Forum Fisheries Agency and as the Attorney General for the Republic of the Marshall Islands.

The event will be hybrid, so online participants will be able to hear from international guest speakers and panellists. This includes sessions on engaging with the Legislature and creating impact.

There will be targeted training for those attending in person. INTOSAI WGEA Secretary General, Dr Vivi Niemenmaa, will facilitate a practical seminar on scoping performance audit topics and establishing audit criteria on climate action. Dr Niemenmaa is an expert in sustainable development and environmental auditing from SAI Finland.

In-person workshops will build on the introductory performance audit training delivered at the 11th RWGEA meeting and will include ongoing support for environmental auditing after the meeting.

There will be a free optional excursion on Day 3 to the National Museum of Australia for a guided tour of its Great Southern Land Exhibition, thanks to the Australian Capital Territory Audit Office. After the tour, participants will be able to explore the museum’s other features.

Please register online (whether attending in-person or online) by COB Friday 30 August 2024.