Applications are Open for the Climate MEL Systems Academy 2026 – IPDET and Global Evaluation Initiative ·International Program for Development Evaluation Training

Overview

The Climate MEL Systems Academy offers a five-day intensive training programme designed for experienced evaluation professionals and development practitioners focused on evaluating climate transitions through systems-based approaches.

Eligibility

Ideal participants include:

• Senior evaluators and MEL specialists
• Policy analysts and development practitioners
• Climate change and sustainability experts
• Professionals working in international development organizations
• Researchers focused on systems thinking and governance

Participants are expected to have prior experience in evaluation or related fields, with a strong interest in climate systems and policy impact assessment.

Benefits

Participants will engage in:

• System mapping of climate transition challenges
• Analysis of institutional and governance structures
• Examination of power relations influencing climate outcomes
• Development of system-level MEL frameworks
• Construction of theories of change for climate interventions
• Design of evidence flow systems for decision-making

By the end of the programme, participants are expected to:

• Understand climate transitions as complex adaptive systems
• Apply systems-thinking approaches to evaluation design
• Develop integrated MEL frameworks for climate programmes
• Identify institutional and governance barriers to climate action
• Strengthen the use of evidence in climate-related decision-making
• Contribute to emerging global standards in climate evaluation practice

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the IPDET platform.

Deadline

Applications close on June 5, 2026.

The training programme will take place from July 13–17, 2026, in Bern, Switzerland.