This comprehensive study on existing M&E practices had four objectives: harmonise approaches to monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of climate change adaptation; test methodologies through case studies integrating different administrative levels; develop, test and improve training materials on selected methodologies; and develop a strategy for outreach. The project used an experimental process to test and improve a capacity development approach and to develop a toolkit of M&E tools and approaches. According to the authors, it facilitates increased understanding of M&E practices, methods and tools in the context of climate change adaptation, and it instigate change in stakeholder organizations.