Introduction to Environmental Evaluation Approaches and Tools

Introduction to Environmental Evaluation Approaches and Tools

Issued in 2024

This course, developed by the Independent Evaluation Office of the Global Environment Facility (GEF IEO) is a self-paced online training designed to provide foundational frameworks and tools for evaluating the environmental dimensions of a development intervention. With the increasing global awareness on how social and economic issues are interrelated with environmental issues, this course aims to fill the knowledge gap on how to integrate environmental considerations when evaluating development interventions.

The course consists of five modules:

  • Module 1 provides a background on why it is important to integrate environmental concerns in evaluations of development interventions.
  • Module 2 introduces the use of a systems approach when developing or expanding an intervention’s theory of change.
  • Module 3 introduces the benefits of using geospatial approaches in evaluating environmental concerns.
  • Module 4 gives examples of how geospatial approaches can be combined with more common quantitative and qualitative evaluation approaches.
  • Module 5 provides tools to assess the likelihood of long-term impact occurring, such as through indicators of transformational change.

To access the course, you will need to create an account on the WBG Edcast site using an email address, or a Microsoft or Google account. 

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GEF IEO