PEMconsult was contracted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to conduct a mid-term review to evaluate and appraise Denmark’s involvement in the International Energy Agency’s Clean Energy Transitions Programme (CETP) for 2021-2025. In 2021, Denmark contributed DKK 50 million as a Voluntary Contribution to the CETP. These contributions support the continuation of Denmark’s backing for the Energy Efficiency in Emerging Economies (E4) Programme within CETP, benefitting partner countries like Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico and South Africa. Additionally, a part of the contribution is designated for broader CETP initiatives in China, India, and Indonesia. The management of the Danish Voluntary Contribution is a collaborative effort between the Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy, and Utilities (MCEU) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). PEM was examining the progress against key indicators and made recommendations for potential adjustments.

PEMconsult has provided a background study to supply the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI), Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) and the Embassy of Denmark in Ghana with information about the intersecting political and operational dynamics linked to climate change and meteorology. The study included an assessment of the current state of climate and weather information services, stakeholder needs, gaps, challenges, and opportunities. The information provided through this study was utilised in the formation of the climate and meteorology Strategic Sector Cooperation (SSC). Additionally, the study offered recommendations for the SSC, with a focus on ensuring value for money, financial viability of GMet services, institutional strengthening, and the enhanced collaboration with DMI, the Embassy of Denmark, and other Danish entities.

PEMconsult has successfully completed an in-depth evaluation of the Swiss’ State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) climate approach within the realm of economic cooperation. The assessment aimed to document the results achieved through SECO’s climate efforts and provide useful guidance for improving SECO’s approach to climate issues. This evaluation takes a broad view, covering various aspects from the strategic and organizational levels down to individual countries, themes, and specific projects. We further considered SECO’s overarching strategy of integrating climate considerations into economic growth, quantifiable progress, discernible impacts, and the transformative changes attained. Additionally, we’re exploring ways to strengthen our client’s climate initiatives. 

Phase I of the Integrated Tiger Habitat Conservation Programme (ITHCP) runs until the end of 2022 and a subsequent Phase will be implemented. The programme’s focus is on the management of protected areas, corridoes and buffer zones, on the protection of tigers through anti-poaching and monitoring of tigers and prey, and on the livelihoods of communities living in and around tiger habitats to reduce poaching, over-exploitation of forest resources and human wildlife conflicts. A final review of Phase I was conducted to evaluate ITHCP regarding its relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impacts and the sustainability of the outcomes. The evaluation considered lessons learned that will be incorporated into the design of Phase II of the ITHCP. PEM delivered an inception report with the detailed methodology, a draft and final evaluation report, and a power-point presentation of the final findings and recommendations.