Accelerating Climate Action in the Bow Valley – UofC Capstone Project 2024

Amid the ongoing climate crisis, there’s a surging demand for initiatives that prioritize climate action. Communities are seeking solutions to their environmental challenges that not only allow them to adapt and thrive but also position them as catalysts for change. Non-profit organizations, such as the Biosphere Institute of Bow Valley, play a pivotal role in providing these communities with the means to achieve their environmental aspirations and inspire the development of innovative, community-driven projects. However, determining the success and impact of these initiatives raises a crucial question: How can communities and organizations assess whether their goals have been met and their projects have yielded the intended outcomes? This is where the role of evaluation becomes indispensable. Given the wide variety of evaluation methods, tools, and frameworks available, selecting the most suitable approach can be challenging. This project is dedicated to creating an evaluation framework specifically tailored to the unique needs of the Biosphere Institute of Bow Valley initiatives.

Faculty Supervisor:

Irene Herremans

Student:

Partner:

Biosphere Institute of Bow Valley

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Other services (except public administration)

University:

University of Calgary

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