Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) for National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Processes
Length Length

6 modules, accessible at any time

Effort Effort

1-4 hours a week

Price Price

FREE

Languages Languages

English

Video Transcripts Video Transcripts

English

Prerequisites Prerequisites

None

Requirements Requirements

An internet connection to access course materials

STRENGTHEN
skills and knowledge for designing and implementing effective MEL systems for NAP processes

STRENGTHEN
IDENTIFY
key concepts, methodologies, and tools related to MEL systems for NAP processes

IDENTIFY
INCREASE AWARENESS
on the crucial role of MEL in supporting NAP processes

INCREASE AWARENESS

Overview

This course is self-paced – you can enroll and complete the course materials at any time.

As countries across the globe face the impacts of climate change, they are advancing national adaptation plan (NAP) processes to reduce vulnerabilities and build climate resilience. But how do countries know if they are adapting? Monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems are essential to understand whether NAP processes work, how they work, and for whom they work, while offering insights to improve adaptation actions.

This course was developed by the NAP Global Network, whose secretariat is hosted by the International Institute for Sustainable Development. It is offered through the SDG Academy.

The course will equip climate change adaptation professionals with key methodologies, tools, and practical skills for implementing effective MEL systems for NAP processes. It will also combine expert instruction, engaging materials, and real-world examples to provide a meaningful learning experience.

structure

  • Pre-recorded lectures
  • Readings
  • Activities
  • Quizzes 

This course is for

Government officials (NAP teams) and policymakers

Climate change adaptation practitioners and professionals

MEL specialists for climate change adaptation (both governmental and non-governmental)

Academics and researchers

Questions?

Course logistics and requirements

This course is self-paced – you can enroll immediately and complete the course materials at any time. We encourage students to engage with one another via the discussion forum. Any specific questions can be sent to the SDG Academy team at courses@sdgacademy.org.

Certificates

A free certificate will be provided by IISD upon completion of the course.

syllabus

Introduction

1

Introduction to MEL for the NAP processes

1

What is climate change adaptation?

2

What are NAP processes?

3

Defining MEL in NAP processesPolicy Framework and the Connection Between SDGs and European Climate Policy (part B)

4

Purposes and benefits of MEL

5

Enabling factors for effective MEL

6

Vertical and horizontal integration in MEL

7

Gender equality and social inclusion in MEL

2

Getting started with the development of a MEL system

1

Contextualizing the MEL systemChange Impacts and Sustainability Pathways on Energy and Transport Systems

2

Purposes and objectives of MEL

3

Logic modelsChange Impacts on Physical and Mental Health

4

Theories of change

5

Planning and implementing MEL using a phased approach

6

Linking MEL with Impact, Vulnerability and Risk Assessments (IVRAs)

3

Monitoring

1

What is monitoring?

2

Data types and sources

3

Data collection, management, and analysis

4

Indicators

4

EvaluationAdaptation Solutions in Europe (1/2)

1

What are evaluations?Innovation: Buzzword or Key to Solve a Wicked Problem?

2

How to conduct an evaluationMining Technology

3

Setting evaluation criteria and questions

4

Selecting evaluation methods

5

Learning

1

What is learning within MEL systems for NAP processes?

2

Learning-oriented activities

3

How to cultivate a learning culture

4

Enhancing learning

6

Progress Reporting

1

What is progress reporting?

2

Defining the objectives of progres reporting

3

Progress reporting methods

4

Good practices

Main Takeaways and Steps Forward