Evaluation for Planetary Health
2.1 Highlights
Highlights
- Planetary health: “Planetary health is an approach that considers the interdependence between the elements (air, soil and water) and living beings (plants, animals including humans), emphasizing the importance of cultivating a positive ecosystem to support the flourishing of all forms of life” (Brousselle et al., 2024a, p. 175; Brousselle et al., 2024b).
- Positive interventions: Evaluation can promote the redesign and improvement of interventions to support regenerative and restorative actions, contributing to healthier ecosystems and more respectful relationships.
- Holistic approaches: Evaluators must take a holistic approach, considering all dimensions and their interactions. A siloed approach risks creating negative impacts on some dimensions while addressing others. The only way to advance planetary health is to consider all critical dimensions and their interactions simultaneously.
- Respect for people and cultures: Evaluations occur within diverse cultural contexts. Acknowledging local histories, practices, values, and perspectives is a crucial first step in shaping the evaluation process in accordance with local culture and principles.
