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Key achievements include the establishment of the IAI Science Diplomacy Center, new partnerships with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and American Geophysical Union (AGU), and the development of transdisciplinary training programs on tropical forests and ocean systems. The report also highlights efforts to integrate indigenous peoples through the IPAC and preparations for COP30 in Brazil.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iai-001949#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The IAI has expanded its institutional network by inviting the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the American Geophysical Union (AGU), and the Venezuelan Institute for Scientific Research (IVIC) to become associates. 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