Monitoring & evaluation M&E plans help ensure the success of projects by observing their application, usage and contribution. M&E is of particular use when building resilience to the uncertain and unforeseen impacts of climate change, where evaluation should be continuous as long-term changes unfold. M&E for adaptation is in an early stage of development, with what exists relying heavily on M&E from broader sustainability initiatives as well as development planning literature. Awareness raising Awareness raising refers to a collection of methods used for increasing consciousness of a particular issue. Such efforts aim to increase buy-in, involvement, understanding and/or approval from stakeholders through the spread of information. Often occurs at the beginning of a project, but can be present at stage as relevant. Awareness raising also is a vital part of the adaptation pathway approach, where in adaptation is viewed as part of a long-term, social process where changes in attitudes and actions accrue and lead to fundamental change. Overview of the Project/Programme process, climate-related questions and intervention points Projects and programmes stages Resources to help answer the question Adaptation Adaptation Monitoring Process/ Vulnerability Risk Awareness Aim Guiding climate question to ask yourself Context option option and analysis assessment assessment raising identification appraisal evaluation Stage 1. IDENTIFICATION High level Check proposal What are the objectives of the proposed programme/ project? What are the indicators of review of alignment with its success? proposed government programme/ priorities, plans, project and budget. Review proposal’s technical strength and logic. i.e. programme/ project justification
Monitoring & evaluation M&E plans help ensure the success of projects by observing their application, usage and contribution. M&E is of particular use when building resilience to the uncertain and unforeseen impacts of climate change, where evaluation should be continuous as long-term changes unfold. M&E for adaptation is in an early stage of development, with what exists relying heavily on M&E from broader sustainability initiatives as well as development planning literature. Awareness raising Awareness raising refers to a collection of methods used for increasing consciousness of a particular issue. Such efforts aim to increase buy-in, involvement, understanding and/or approval from stakeholders through the spread of information. Often occurs at the beginning of a project, but can be present at stage as relevant. Awareness raising also is a vital part of the adaptation pathway approach, where in adaptation is viewed as part of a long-term, social process where changes in attitudes and actions accrue and lead to fundamental change. Overview of the Project/Programme process, climate-related questions and intervention points Projects and programmes stages Resources to help answer the question Aim Process/ analysis Guiding climate question to ask yourself Context Vulnerability assessment Risk assessment Adaptation option identification Adaptation option appraisal Monitoring and evaluation Awareness raising Stage 1. IDENTIFICATION High level review of proposed programme/ project Check proposal alignment with government priorities, plans, and budget. Review proposal’s technical strength and logic. i.e. programme/ project justification What are the objectives of the proposed programme/ project? What are the indicators of its success?
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