CGIAR Climate Impact Platform MELIA Framework

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The theory of change (Annexed) outlines how the Climate Impact Platform contributes to global climate goals through five key impact pathways: 1)Research to Action: The platform leverages cutting-edge research to develop and apply climate adaptation and mitigation technologies. Its "Expertise and Themes" subsystem, which organizes scientists and enhances their expertise, is central to this process.

• Function: Organizing scientists into thematic groups and enhancing their expertise.
• Facilitation: Providing expertise and insights for innovative research development.
• Mediators: Research outputs.
• Moderators: Resource availability and technology adoption rates.

2)Capacity Building and Empowerment: The platform empowers stakeholders with the skills and knowledge to implement climate-resilient practices. Its "Expertise and Themes" subsystem plays a crucial role through training and resource sharing.

• Function: Enhance expertise through training and resource sharing.
• Facilitation: Provide training programs and educational resources to empower stakeholders.
• Mediators: Training efficacy.
• Moderators: Regional educational needs and cultural acceptance.

3. Policy Influence and Advocacy: The platform advocates for evidence-based climate policies by synthesizing research and engaging policymakers. The "Synthesis and Gaps" subsystem performs this function.

• Function: Synthesize research for policy recommendations and identify knowledge gaps.
• Facilitation: Provide evidence-based and strategic insights for policy advocacy.
• Mediators: Policy changes.
• Moderators: Political climate and global policy shifts.

4)Networking and Partnerships: The platform fosters global collaboration to co-create climate solutions. The "Influencing Global Climate Processes" subsystem facilitates this process.

• Function: Engage in global forums, enhancing visibility and strategic influence.
• Facilitation: Enhance visibility and influence in policy discussions; foster global partnerships. Mediators: Partnership effectiveness.
• Moderators: Alignment of partner goals and international cooperation dynamics.

5. Innovation and Technology Transfer: The platform develops and disseminates innovative tools and methodologies for climate adaptation. The "Methods and Metrics" subsystem plays a vital role.

• Function: Develop innovative methodologies and metrics.
• Facilitation: Provide frameworks for assessing and disseminating technologies and ensuring innovations are practical and scalable.
• Mediators: Technology adoption rates.
• Moderators: Technological readiness and stakeholder innovation receptivity.