Conducting Diagnostic Evaluations for Transformational Climate Action

In the second in the series of TCLP Working Sessions, participants worked through a new guidance note focused on how diagnostic evaluations  can inform investment plans and other programmatic work on transformative climate interventions. Early identification of the social, economic, and climate needs and assessing challenges and opportunities can optimize climate interventions and their impact. The paper also emphasizes participatory systems analysis that ensure clarity, comprehensiveness, and relevance in guiding diagnostic evaluations. This topic was identified during the TCLP annual workshop in 2022 as an important area to generate new knowledge and insights on the first stage of every program or project cycle. The author of the guidance note, Scott Chaplowe,  introduced the key aspects of the guidance note and lead the discussion for feedback and input.

The virtual working session forms part of a new series of informal 60-minute workshops to grow the TCLP Community of Practice and collaborate on evidence and analysis that can drive transformational change in climate action. Read more about the series here. and find out more about the first session held on February 15, 2024, here.

Watch the Recording below:

(Note: Only the presentation is recorded. The ensuing discussion is not recorded to facilitate free and open conversations.)