Evaluation of the 25 Year Environment Plan (25YEP)

Client

UK Government Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) 

Focus

To identify what has been done to implement the 25YEP since it was published in 2018, to determine whether the quality of the natural environment has improved during this time and identify areas where further action may be required.  

Purpose of project

To support the evaluation of the 25YEP, as part of the review required under the Environment Act 2021, by carrying out an initial process evaluation of the 25YEP and constructing an evaluation framework for future iterations of the Environment Improvement Plan (EIP). 

What we are delivering

• Lead contractors for a high profile, government evaluation working closely with a broad team of partners across different thematic areas
• An initial ‘stock take’ review of the plan to determine progress and identify delivery gaps 
• An evaluation framework for process, impact and value for money evaluation 
• Goal- and plan-level Theories of Change  
• An initial process evaluation of the 2018 25YEP 

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