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Climate Action Learning Lab Enhances Evidence Use in Climate Policy

J-PAL North America's Climate Action Learning Lab convened 17 climate leaders from government and non-profits to improve their use of research and evidence in developing climate solutions. The program aims to strengthen skills in generating and applying evidence to policy-relevant interventions.

The Lab, launched in 2025, addresses the need for rigorous research on climate resilience and low-carbon economy transitions. It helps participants identify interventions and develop evaluation plans to determine effective approaches.

Peter Christensen, scientific advisor at J-PAL North America, highlighted the opportunity to embed rigorous evaluation into programs to accurately measure impacts on emissions reductions and understand behavioral mechanisms.

The second cohort included leaders from the City of Boston’s Sustainability Office, Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, and the Electrification Coalition.

Participants received training on impact evaluation, research question formulation, and evidence generalizability. They also explored J-PAL resources, including the Climate Action Evidence Review, which identifies research gaps.

Participants engaged in strategy sessions to examine potential programs for evaluation, receiving advice from J-PAL researchers on prioritization based on feasibility and evidence gaps. Each organization selected a target program for potential randomization.

The program concluded with a virtual summit where participants presented their research questions and evaluation plans, receiving feedback. J-PAL North America will continue to support organizations interested in launching randomized evaluations and foster a Climate Action Community of Practice.

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