Livelihood security in a changing climate: Insights from a program evaluation in Timor Leste

This report draws on the findings of a recent CARE Australia evaluation focusing on the effectiveness, impact and sustainability of CARE programming in Timor Leste in relation to climate hazards. It sought to evaluate the effectiveness and sustainability of selected projects in relation to household adaptive capacity and reduced vulnerability to climate hazards. A range of projects engaged in food security and disaster risk management activities in different parts of Liquica District were evaluated. The goals of these projects included community-based disaster preparedness, drought mitigation, reduced vulnerability, increased resilience and improved food security.