A theory-based approach to designing interventions for Planetary Health
Date
2022
Authors
Brousselle, Astrid
McDavid, Jim
Curren, Megan
Logtenberg, Rik
Dunbar, Bronwyn
Ney, Tara
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Evaluation
Abstract
The current existential crises crystallize an urgent need for us all to contribute to meeting
international environmental and social commitments. The message is clear: we need to take
action. However, one of the challenges for decision-makers leading the transition is the dearth of
practical tools and approaches available. Even in our field, evaluations are still based on practices
which systematically overlook important determinants of human health, neglecting what matters
most for our societies to thrive. This article aims to build on existing knowledge of program
theories, theories of change, and theory-based evaluations to create a practical approach to
designing interventions, while taking into account human and natural systems: what is referred to as evaluating for Planetary Health. A key purpose is to explore how we can conceptualize and
elaborate interventions, taking into account their implications for Planetary Health, to suggest
improvements or alternatives to existing programs, projects, or policies.
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Keywords
anthropocene, ecological transition, evaluation, logic analysis, logic model, planetary health, program theory, SDG, theory-based approaches, transformation
Citation
Brousselle, A., McDavid, J., Curren, M., Logtenberg, R., Dunbar, B., & Ney, T. (2022). “A theory-based approach to designing interventions for Planetary Health.” Evaluation, 28(3), 330-355. https://doi.org/10.1177/13563890221107044