Gender-responsive evaluation for a sustainable future for all

Key questions for analysing the environmental impact on efficient use of resources, waste production, recycling and a circular economy Does the policy affect the production of waste or how waste is treated, disposed of, or recycled? Does the policy lead to verifiable additional sustainable production and consumption? Does the policy change the relative prices of environmentally (un)friendly products? Does the...

Key questions for analysing the environmental impact on energy mitigation Does the policy contribute to the achievement of the 2030 climate target of reducing net greenhouse gas emissionsby at least 55 % and the objective of climate neutrality by 2050? Does the policy allow carbon removals to be increased or carbon stocks to be preserved? With a view to achieving...

Key questions for analysing the environmental impact on climate change adaptation Does the policy affect our ability to adapt to climate change? How does the policy affect our adaptative capacity, resilience or vulnerability to climate change? Does the policy create risks for climate resilience? Gender considerations Healthy soils are critical to agricultural productivity, climate change mitigation and resilience, and a...

Key questions for analysing the environmental impact on water quality and water management Does the policy affect drinking water resources, particularly their quality? Does the policy decrease or increase the quality or quantity of freshwater and groundwater? Gender considerations Unequal access to good-quality water and to wastewater treatment infrastructures can have adverse health and social effects. [1] Even if full...

Key questions for analysing the environmental impact on biodiversity and landscape Does the policy affect natural capital and ecosystem services? Does the policy affect the scenic value of the protected landscape? Gender considerations Ecosystem services are gendered [1] by their social construction and the importance of the social mechanisms that underpin the relationships between people and nature. Women play essential...

A gender-responsive evaluation for a sustainable future for all aims to follow key principles of (eco)feminist, transformative and intersectional approaches throughout the evaluation process to recognise the importance of a gender-equal green transition that is just and fair for today and for future generations. Responsiveness to gender equality and environmental sustainability, aiming for transformation Gender inequality is not only a...

Before you start the fieldwork for your evaluation, make sure you: Yes No Question and address the assumptions and biases that may influence your decisions and approach during the process of designing and carrying out the fieldwork. Yes No Identify and include local gender experts to help prepare for data collection. Yes No Use gender-sensitive language throughout all interactions with...

When you start writing the evaluation report and disseminating the findings, make sure you: Yes No Familiarise yourself with the guidance on how to ensure that your evaluation report adopts a gender perspective. Yes No Incorporate the positive and negative impacts identified in the evaluated intervention into your evaluation report, including when you work with external contractors. Yes No Develop...

As you prepare your evaluation strategy, make sure you: Yes No Establish an evaluation team that includes gender and environmental expertise, ensuring a balanced representation of women and men in all their diversity, including cultural backgrounds and geographic perspectives. Yes No Include gender and environmental requirements in the terms of reference when collaborating with external contractors for the evaluation. Yes...

Before you start your evaluation, make sure you: Yes No Familiarise yourself with what gender impacts are. Yes No Familiarise yourself with the legal and policy framework for gender equality at the EU, national or local level, as required. Yes No Familiarise yourself with the relevant gender equality requirements of specific EU funds. Yes No Familiarise yourself with the intervention...

As a follow-up action, you should monitor the implementation of the gender-specific recommendations over time. This includes assessing the impact of the recommendations on the specific negative gender impacts that were previously identified and making any necessary adjustments to the intervention design and implementation process. This process can also help you identify areas where additional action is needed. Questions to...

Follow-up actions (e.g. conducting an impact assessment, drafting guidance) can be identified in the annual management plans of the Commission services. Actions should be followed up with senior management and progress should be monitored. [1] It is a good practice to draft a follow-up action plan for gender-responsive recommendations, indicating the stakeholders responsible for taking the necessary actions and providing...