Archived - Implementation Evaluation of INAC Climate Change Adaptation Program: Assist Northerners in Assessing Key Vulnerabilities and Opportunities - Follow-up Report Status Update as of March 31, 2011

• Determine the awareness of climate change and the capacity for adaptation planning in northern communities.
• Ensure that the Program targets communities in greatest need of support.

• Conduct a review of existing adaptation work/needs documentation done in Aboriginal and northern communities.
• Conduct a needs assessment/environment scan with respect to adaptation for Aboriginal and northern communities, which would include a survey of targeted recipients of the Program to measure level of awareness.

Update/Rationale:
As of 31/03/2011:

Will be completed by March 31, 2011. The program has set up an Advisory Committee composed of representatives from federal organizations. The committee is conducting a gap analysis that will provide key information to complete the environmental scan initiated by program staff.

AES: Recommend to close, completed.

• Develop a strategy that responds to the greatest need, allowing for transition through planning phases and into implementation.

• Conduct a needs assessment/environment scan with respect to adaptation for Aboriginal and northern communities.
• Develop a strategic plan for future program implementation.

Update/Rationale:
As of 31/03/2011:

Will be completed by March 31, 2011. The environment scan will be developed as outlined above, along with a report identifying key priorities to address for future program implementation.

AES: Recommend to close, completed.

• Facilitate the sharing of climate change adaptation information and tools.
• Extend Program reach.

• Review existing information already on the web site.
• Assess gaps in information available.
• Produce contents for the site that will fill the gaps.
• Establish a process to ensure the website is regularly updated.

Update/Rationale:
As of 31/03/2011:

A process to ensure that revisions & updates are made is implemented.

AES: Recommend to close, completed.

• Improve proposal review to ensure performance information is clearly articulated.
• Develop reporting template.
• Monitor project reporting requirements/ensure quality control.
• Manage the Program's performance measurement responsibilities (ie. Annual reporting).

• Review the Program applicant's guide to ensure there is a requirement for performance information.
• Create reporting templates.
• Review of all reporting requirements for the Program and projects funded to date.
• Assess current performance tracking system and identify gaps.
• Make required changes to the performance tracking and reporting system to address gaps.

Update/Rationale:
As of 31/03/2011:

Will be completed by March 31, 2011. As part of developing options for future programming, program staff is looking at developing strategies to enhance reporting, & performance monitoring. If the program is renewed this will become part of its management control framework.

AES: Recommend to close, completed.

• Coordinating Program with the ecoEnergy Program.
• Strengthening relationships with regional offices.
• Establishing an Advisory Committee, which includes representatives of other federal government departments, territorial governments, and communities.
• Providing multi-year support to projects.

• Hold regular meetings with Adaptation and ecoEnergy staff to discuss issues.
• Ensure harmonization of program management processes between the ecoEnergy and Adaptation programs.
• Identify contacts in each region and establish regular communication with the regional offices.
• Complete terms of reference for the Advisory Committee.
• Identify members for the Committee and schedule a first meeting of the Advisory Committee.
• As the Program sunsets in March 2011 we will be unable to address the last point. We will however consider this in any program renewal initiative.

Update/Rationale:
As of 31/03/2011:

The Advisory Committee is in place and has mandate to develop strategic direction for the program. Regular meetings, management & staff, are set up to enhance coordination with ecoEnergy.

AES: Recommend to close, completed.