Background: The EUROSAI Working Group on Environmental Auditing (EUROSAI WGEA) was formally established by a resolution of the 4th EUROSAI Congress held in Paris, in 1999.
Membership: This Group is chaired by the SAI of Estonia which took over from the SAI of Norway in the IX EUROSAI Congress (June 2014) and it is composed of 42 members.
Mission and aims: The EUROSAI WGEA has adopted the vision of INTOSAI WGEA. EUROSAI WGEA and its members share a commitment to use the power of public sector audits to leave a positive legacy for future generations by improving the management of natural resources and the environment, and the health and prosperity of the people of Europe. Through its activities, the EUROSAI WGEA aims to promote a spirit of cooperation based on integrity, open communication and professional excellence. This is achieved by pursuing the main strategic goals:
- Encourage and support professional cooperation
- Facilitate knowledge and experience sharing