National Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Systems for Climate Change Adaptation

The report analyzes national MEL systems for climate adaptation in nine countries, noting progress since 2014 in integrating MEL into national adaptation plans (NAPs). While monitoring and reporting are common, evaluation and learning activities are less prominent. The study finds that the systematic integration of gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) is insufficient, though Kenya and Vietnam provide examples of specific GESI indicators. It also emphasizes the link between national systems and global UNFCCC processes, such as the UAE Framework for Global Climate Resilience.

• Since 2014, countries have increased the integration of MEL into their national adaptation plans (NAPs), with Kenya establishing legal frameworks and Canada, Somalia, and Namibia strengthening systematic approaches through NAP processes.
• Current MEL systems prioritize monitoring and reporting over evaluation and learning activities, although nearly half of the reviewed countries have used progress reports or evaluations to inform policy cycles.
• The systematic integration of gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) into national MEL systems is currently insufficient, despite Kenya and Vietnam incorporating specific GESI indicators.
• National MEL systems are critically linked to global UNFCCC processes, specifically the UAE Framework for Global Climate Resilience, to ensure coherent global adaptation action.

APA

Beauchamp,, L. N. U. (2024). National Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Systems for Climate Change Adaptation. International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/monitoring-evaluation-learning-systems-adaptation

Chicago

Beauchamp,, Lucy Njuguna,Ike Uri,Emilie. National Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Systems for Climate Change Adaptation. International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2024. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/monitoring-evaluation-learning-systems-adaptation.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{beauchamp2024national, author = {Beauchamp,, Lucy Njuguna,Ike Uri,Emilie}, title = {{National Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Systems for Climate Change Adaptation}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2024}, month = jul, url = {https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/monitoring-evaluation-learning-systems-adaptation}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }