Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP-GEF Project “Generating Enhanced Political Will for Natural Resource Management and Conservation” - GEF ID 9678 (2017 – 2021)

This report is a terminal evaluation of a UNEP-GEF project implemented between January 2017 and March 2021. The terminal evaluation was conducted between June and November 2024 by an external evaluation consultant, in accordance with UNEP evaluation guidelines. The goal of the project was to create and strengthen conservation caucuses in national congresses of Colombia, Mexico, and Peru, to build political will for enhanced management of natural resources for development and conservation. The evaluation sought to assess project performance (in terms of relevance, effectiveness and efficiency), and determine outcomes and impacts (actual and potential) stemming from the project, including their sustainability. The evaluation has two primary purposes: (i) to provide evidence of results to meet accountability requirements, and (ii) to promote learning, feedback, and knowledge sharing through results and lessons learned in UNEP, GEF, ICCF, CCN and the Conservation Caucuses in Mexico, Colombia and Peru. Secretariat of the Stockholm Convention, and the participating countries.