GEF Secretariat, Evaluation Office and the World Bank IEG share lessons in evaluating climate adaptation at the COP17 in Durban

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Secretariat and Evaluation Office presented initial findings and lessons in evaluating climate adaptation funds, while the World Bank Independent Evaluation Group addressed the link between adaptation and development. However, more questions are also raised.

The 3 videos at the bottom of the page were recorded in the side event "Adaptation in Practice- Evaluating innovative approaches" at the UNFCCC COP17 in Durban, South Africa. Anna Viggh, Sr. Evaluation Officer at the GEF Evaluation Office, moderated the discussions.

• Rob D. van den Berg, Director of the GEF Evaluation Office, presents the evaluation of adaptation funds under the GEF during the UNFCCC COP17 Durban, South Africa.
• Bonizella Biagini, Head, Climate Change Adaptation Strategy and Operations, GEF Secretariat, LDCF/SCCF presents "Financing Adaptation under the GEF, LDCF and SCCF" during the UNFCCC COP17 in Durban, South Africa.
• Ken Chomitz, Head, Sr. Advisor, World Bank Independent Evaluation Group,presents "Evaluation at the Interface of Adaptation and Development" during the UNFCCC COP17 in Durban, South Africa.