The Second Hands-on Training Programme on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) of Climate Change Adaptation: Thailand
| Event | The Second Hands-on Training Programme on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) of Climate Change Adaptation: Thailand |
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| Date | 3-4 February 2025 |
| Venue | Meeting Room Tambora, Kimaya Slipi Jakarta by Harris, Jakarta, Indonesia |
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Overview
A hands-on training program on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) of Climate Change Adaptation was successfully conducted in Jakarta, Indonesia. The event brought together government officials from different ministries and departments experts, policymakers, and practitioners to enhance understanding and implementation of effective M&E systems for climate adaptation actions.
Ms. Nuraeni from the Directorate of Climate Change Adaptation, Ministry of Environment, Indonesia, delivered the opening remarks. She emphasized the growing climate risks in Indonesia, including rising temperatures, shifting rainfall patterns, prolonged droughts, and extreme weather events. To ensure effective adaptation, she highlighted the importance of structured M&E processes to optimize resource allocation, improve transparency, and enhance coordination among stakeholders.
IGES presented Japan’s approach to M&E, detailing the Climate Change Adaptation Act enacted in 2018 and its subsequent Climate Change Adaptation Plan. She explained how Japan applies a logic model with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to systematically monitor adaptation progress at national and local levels. Japan’s system operates on a Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle, using both short-term (annual) and long-term (five-year) evaluations to assess the effectiveness of adaptation measures. The approach also integrates a two-axis logic model, with output indicators tracking progress and outcome indicators assessing the effectiveness of adaptation measures. These mechanisms aim to establish adaptation as a mainstream practice across different governance levels.
Indonesia has identified six priority sectors for adaptation based on climate risk assessments: Water, Health, Food, Energy, Land Ecosystem, and Marine Ecosystem. Monitoring and evaluation has been integrated in Indonesia’s regulatory framework. The government mandates monitoring and evaluation through regulatory frameworks such as Ministry of Environment and Forestry Regulation No. P.72 of 2017, P.12 of 2024, and Presidential Regulation No. 98 of 2021. While Indonesia lacks a comprehensive overall guideline guideline for adaptation M&E, various institutions implement sectoral mechanisms. For example, the Ministry of Finance oversees budget tagging and finance tracking, while the Ministry of Environment and Forestry manages climate action registration via the National Climate Change Registry (SRN). Bappenas, Indonesia’s National Development Planning Agency, facilitates adaptation planning through the AKSARA platform.
Hands-On Training: JAMES Tool
Kimura from IGES introduced the JAMES tool as a reference for adaptation M&E. Participants engaged in an interactive exercise using the JAMES scorecard, selecting specific sectors and focusing on the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) as the planning scale. They self-assessed their knowledge of adaptation planning and compared results in group discussions.
Key observations from the exercise included:
- Knowledge gaps in the NAP process were evident, particularly among participants less directly involved in policy development.
- Indonesia’s NAP framework is still under development, limiting awareness and cross-sectoral coordination.
- Differences between JAMES and Indonesia’s SRN were noted: JAMES evaluates adaptation processes, whereas SRN primarily tracks output-based adaptation products, such as the existence of adaptation plans.
- The M&E that are introduced through JAMES are considered to align with the aim of Presidential Regulation No. 98 of 2021. In addition, some of the participants considered that JAMES can be a supporting tool for SRN reporting.
- The M&E framework that JAMES introduced through questions are also considered as a valuable input to enrich existing government information system such as Indonesian Vulnerability Index Information System (SIDIK) that are planned to be leveraged for NAP process.
For the future and 2nd session
The training program provided valuable insights into the M&E of climate adaptation, fostering knowledge exchange between Japan and Indonesia. The interactive sessions highlighted both the progress and challenges in implementing robust adaptation M&E frameworks. Moving forward, strengthening inter-ministerial coordination and refining adaptation indicators will be crucial for enhancing Indonesia’s climate resilience. The event successfully advanced discussions on effective adaptation M&E practices, setting the stage for continued collaboration between Japan and Indonesia in climate adaptation efforts.
(Posted : 19/Feb/2025)
