Indicators for Climate-SRHR Action
Using consistent indicators across climate-SRHR projects and portfolios is a critical step towards strengthening our understanding of what approaches are most impactful.
However, work at the intersection of climate change and SRHR is incredibly diverse - and there is a need to ensure that MEL frameworks are adapted to the local context and are inclusive of local knowledge and priorities.
This section presents recommended indicators for climate-SRHR projects (if you are a grantee or implementing organization) and portfolios (if you are a funder).
What this is:
A short-list of evidence-based indicators and measures for funders and implementers to get started with climate-SRHR MEL
Aligned with existing guidance, national monitoring tools, and global goals where possible
What this isn’t:
A comprehensive list of all indicators related to SRHR and climate
A fully validated or definitive list of indicators
A set of survey questions or data collection instruments
Short List of Priority Indicators
DOMAIN:
SRHR Outcomes and Services
Indicator 01: Climate-SRHR projects contribute to improved SRHR outcomes.
LEVEL: PROJECT | FACILITY | REGIONAL | NATIONAL
Indicator 02: Climate-vulnerable regions have access to climate-responsive SRH services.
LEVEL: PROJECT | FACILITY | REGIONAL | NATIONAL
Indicator 03: Climate-SRHR investment portfolios increase access to climate-responsive SRH services.
LEVEL: PORTFOLIO
DOMAIN:
Health Systems
Indicator 04: SRH service delivery points are prepared for climate hazards.
LEVEL: PROJECT | FACILITY
Indicator 05: SRH supply chains are resilient to climate change.
LEVEL: PROJECT | FACILITY | REGIONAL | NATIONAL
Indicator 06: Health systems use evidence to monitor and respond to SRHR risks posed by climate hazards.
LEVEL: PROJECT | FACILITY | NATIONAL
Indicator 07: The health workforce has the knowledge and skills to deliver climate-responsive SRH services.
LEVEL: PROJECT
Indicator 08: Climate-SRHR programming is delivered to climate-vulnerable regions.
LEVEL: PROJECT
Indicator 09: Portfolios direct climate-SRHR investments to climate-affected regions.
LEVEL: PORTFOLIO
Indicator 10: Climate-SRHR action contributes to greater climate resilience beyond the health sector.
LEVEL: PROJECT | PORTFOLIO
DOMAIN:
Climate-Responsive Design
Indicator 11: Project design is climate-responsive.
LEVEL: PROJECT
Indicator 12: Portfolio investments are climate-responsive.
LEVEL: PORTFOLIO
Indicator 13: Portfolios offer design support to climate-SRHR grantees.
LEVEL: PORTFOLIO
DOMAIN:
Advocacy and Preparedness
Indicator 16: National climate adaptation policies and plans include SRHR.
LEVEL: NATIONAL
Indicator 17: Health & SRHR policies, strategies, and plans include climate change.
LEVEL: NATIONAL
Indicator 18: Diverse stakeholders are engaged in efforts to formalize and finance climate-SRHR policy.
LEVEL: PROJECT
Indicator 19: Climate-SRHR investments contribute to a stronger policy enabling environment.
LEVEL: PORTFOLIO
Indicator 20: Financing is mobilized for climate-SRHR action.
LEVEL: PORTFOLIO | REGIONAL | NATIONAL | INTERNATIONAL
DOMAIN:
Policy and Financing
For technical guidance addressing key climate-SRHR MEL challenges, case studies on how to select indicators,and strategies for implementing your MEL approach, visit the next section, Strategies for Successful Implementation: Guidance for Addressing Technical Climate-SRHR MEL Challenges.