An impact evaluation of the Spanish Citizens’ Climate Assembly led by José Luis Fernández-Martínez (UMA, Universidad de Málaga) is now available. Unlike most evaluations which tend to focus on the design and immediate response to the assembly, this report offers analyses of longer-term effects.
The evaluation takes inspiration from the KNOCA Impact Evaluation Framework, focusing on the assembly’s impact on policy, assembly members, general public, and digital and social media.
The main findings are:
- Limited evidence of implementation of recommendations and a lack of transparent reporting by government.
- Assembly members remain positive about participating in the assembly and have increased political efficacy, but no evidence of significant behavioural change.
- Low public awareness of the assembly, partly explained by relative lack of priority and resources given to communication.
While the impact of the assembly is disappointing, this type of evaluation can help us draw lessons for the development of more effective impact strategies for future assemblies.
Download a copy of the Impact Evaluation of the Spanish Citizens’ Climate Assembly.
An updated version of the KNOCA Impact Evaluation Framework will be released later in the Autumn.
