About the EPE TIG

Environmental Program Evaluation

Topical Interest Group

EPE TIG members’ interests lie broadly at the intersection of evaluation and the environment, including but not limited to education, climate change, policy, conservation, energy, transportation, and global environmental issues. We share a personal and professional passion for the environment, and for promoting a stronger community of practice in environmental evaluation. The members of the TIG are an inspiring, resourceful, and dynamic community of evaluators – many of whom are leaders in their field. New practitioners learn from the experience of long time evaluators, and more established practitioners learn from the diverse perspectives of an ever-growing member base. To get a sense of what the EPE TIG is all about, check out our upcoming events and our resources (note: these pages are in development).

AEA 2025 in Kansas City

Environmental Evaluation Relevant Sessions

EPE TIG-affiliated sessions have an asterisk *

* Integrating Evaluation and the Environment: Examples, Challenges, and Actions

  • Evan Kuras, Veronica Worthington, Taylor Anderson, Rupu Gupta
  • Wednesday Nov 12th from 4:20-5:20pm CT

Poster Reception is Wednesday Nov 12th from 5:30-7pm CT

  • * Mapping for Environmental Justice: A Powerful Tool to Build Capacity for Community Leadership by Taylor Swenski, MA of DePaul University
  • * Outcome Harvesting as an Effective Systems Change Tool to Evaluate Complex Environmental Projects by Anna Amato of World Resources Institute and Awuor C. Ponge, PhD of African Policy Centre
  • A Systems Thinking Causal Loop Diagramming Approach to Understanding Conservation Interventions in Midwest: Four-Pronged Strategy to Realize Weather Resilient Agriculture by Moses T. Wanyakha of USDA Midwest Climate Hub
  • Introducing a New Survey Tool to Evaluate Policy, Systems, and Environmental Change Approaches Across Varied Racial Equity-Focused Initiatives by Hannah Carliner, ScD, MPH, Ariel Slifka, MPH, Meghan Guptill, MPH, and Stephanie Walker, MPH of Health Resources in Action

Building a Shared Approach to Climate Finance Impact Measurement

  • Keri Browder, Sasha Zoueva, Veronica Olazabal, Joanna Cohen, and Caitlin Rosser
  • Thursday Nov 13th from 10:15-11:15am CT

Applying Ecological Constructs in Evaluation

  • Jonathan A. Morell, PhD and Theresa A. LeGros, MA of University of Arizona
  • Thursday Nov 13th from 10:55-11am CT (Part of Ignite Session 1 from 10:15-11:15)

* Breaking the Mold: Solar Sister's Decentralized Approach to Environmental Sustainability

  • Sinead Maharrey of Solar Sisters and Natasha Wheatley
  • Thursday Nov 13th from 5-6pm CT

The Nexus Between Modern Climate Information Services and Indigenous Knowledge System

  • Dr. Steven Masvaure of Center for Learning on Evaluation and Results
  • Thursday Nov 13th from 5-6pm CT

Emerging Practice in the Evaluation of Cultural Heritage Projects: Community Engagement in Conservation

  • Paul Burtenshaw, PhD of World Monuments Fund
  • Thursday Nov 13th from 5-6pm CT

* Transforming Climate Action through Evidence and Learning: A Multi-Perspective Invitation to Action 

  • Marina Lahowin with Rees Warne, Candice Morkel, Archi Rastogi, Julia Coffman, Geeta Batra
  • Friday Nov 14th from 11am-12pm CT

A Retrospective Pre-Post Evaluation Measures Intervention’s Impact on Undergraduate Smart Agriculture Knowledge and Career Awareness

  • Laxmi Prasanna Kandi, Robert Strong, PhD, and Kim Dooley
  • Friday Nov 14th from 11am-12pm CT

 

                ANNOUNCEMENTS                

Look on the left side <-- of the homepage for the EPE TIG-Affiliated and Environment-related sessions and posters at AEA 2025 and check out the information below about a dinner and field trip with us during the conference! 

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We are excited to kick off AEA 2025 with dinner at The Parlor on Wednesday, November 12 from 7:30 – 9:30pm!

After the poster session, we will gather at the convention center and head over together; it is about a 15-minute walk or a 5 minute rideshare. You can also meet us there at your convenience. We will have a reserved area for our group, making it easy to drop in and connect with others. The Parlor features 7 different restaurants and a full bar, so there is something for everyone. Come reconnect with colleagues, meet new TIG members, and kick off the conference in good company. 

We hope to see you there!

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We have partnered with Sami Aaron of The Resilient Activist for an AEA 2025 FIELD TRIP on Friday, November 14!

The Resilient Activist designs program and experiences and provides supports to activists and mission-driven professionals working on climate and the environment. 

We will gather at the Convention Center at 12pm and take a 10-minute rideshare over to the Anita B Gorman Conservation Discovery Center (or you can get there on your own). At 12:30pm, we will have light snacks and experience mindfulness programming with Sami. At 1:45pm, we will transition to lunch and a discussion about how evaluation, learning, and data can support resilience-building efforts. At 2:45pm will rideshare back to the Convention Center.

RSVP here!

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September edition of Enviro x Eval Opportunities and Resources has been posted, although late, check it out here! 

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