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Our focus in this sector is programs that aim to change the behaviour of organisations and populations to produce improved environmental outcomes. We have developed frameworks and conducted evaluations in a variety of contexts.
Performance Story report - outcomes from wetlands rehabilitation project
Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts, 2008
ARTD partnered GHD Hassall in piloting this methodology using program logic and Most Significant Change to assess environmental and community outcomes from ten years of multiple lines of investment.
On Your Bike Program
Department of Environment and Climate Change, 2008
ARTD developed an evaluation framework and a decision tool for project funding for this new initiative.
Hotspots - evaluation of bushfire management program
NSW Nature Conservation Council, 2005-2008
Hotspots is an innovative program for community-based bushfire management to preserve biodiversity, using local workshops and site planning. ARTD conducted an independent evaluation based on three community case studies around NSW.
Evaluation of Cleaner Production Industry Partnership Program
NSW Department of Environment and Conservation, 2006
The evaluation used innovations theory and case studies to assess the partnership approach and the effectiveness of interventions for organisational change.
Evaluation of computer recycling program
NSW Office of Information and Communications Technology, 2004
The state-wide pilot ReConnect.nsw recycled computers from government agencies to disadvantaged people and community organisations. We evaluated the effectiveness and costs of the program, estimated supply and demand, and identified future options.
Evaluation of Green Corps
Department of Family and Community Services, 2004
ARTD evaluated this youth development, community building and environmental training program for young people, involving over 170 projects and 1,700 young people per year around Australia. We analysed program data, surveyed participants and providers, and completed twelve project case studies.
Evaluation of three national water quality programs
Environment Australia, 2002
An independent evaluation of three Commonwealth-funded infrastructure and community education programs involving grants of $40 million to councils, universities and other agencies for 57 projects around Australia.