Parliament’s environmental watchdog is calling on Members of Parliament to collaborate in evaluating the effectiveness of funding allocated to nature and climate initiatives. The watchdog believes a focused approach to monitoring outcomes is crucial to ensuring taxpayer money is well spent. Currently, there is limited data demonstrating the real-world impact of environmental funding. The office proposes utilizing data and analysis – potentially visualized through a single, key graph – to track progress and identify areas needing improvement. This would allow MPs to hold government accountable for achieving stated environmental goals. The watchdog’s office is offering its expertise to assist MPs in this oversight role, advocating for a more evidence-based approach to environmental policy. Ultimately, the goal is to maximize the benefits of environmental investments and demonstrate tangible results.