Professional Certificate in Indigenous Climate Change Adaptation Evaluation
Published on June 28, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today I'm thrilled to be speaking with an expert in the field of climate change adaptation evaluation, particularly as it relates to Indigenous communities. Could you please introduce yourself? GUEST: Hello, I'm [Name], and I have been working on climate change adaptation projects for over a decade, with a focus on Indigenous community engagement and evaluation. HOST: It's great to have you here. The Professional Certificate in Indigenous Climate Change Adaptation Evaluation sounds fascinating. What inspired you to get involved in creating this course? GUEST: I've seen a growing need for professionals who can approach climate change adaptation evaluation in a culturally responsive and equitable way, especially when working with Indigenous communities. This course aims to fill that gap. HOST: Absolutely, and it's such an important area to focus on. Could you share any current industry trends that learners can expect to explore in the course? GUEST: Certainly. The course covers topics like co-production of knowledge with Indigenous partners, Two-Eyed Seeing, and the integration of traditional ecological knowledge in evaluation practices. HOST: Those are essential aspects of building genuine partnerships and ensuring that Indigenous voices and values are prioritized. Now, what challenges have you faced in this field, and how does the course address them? GUEST: One major challenge is overcoming power imbalances between evaluation professionals and Indigenous communities. The course emphasizes relationship-building, capacity development, and community-led evaluation processes to help address this issue. HOST: That's a powerful approach. Looking ahead, where do you see the future of climate change adaptation evaluation in Indigenous contexts? GUEST: I believe that the future lies in strengthening collaborations between Indigenous communities, evaluation professionals, and policymakers to ensure that climate change adaptation initiatives are effective, sustainable, and community-driven. HOST: I couldn't agree more. Thank you for sharing your insights and for the work you're doing to empower learners through this course. I'm sure our audience will find it as inspiring as I do. GUEST: Thank you for having me. It's been a pleasure.
