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It outlines collaborations with the IPCC, UN agencies, and various NGOs to bridge the gap between scientific research and policy implementation, particularly for Latin America.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iai-000866#summary","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The IAI Executive Directorate increased its visibility through participation in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), and the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iai-000866#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"The IAI established a strategic partnership with the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) to support South-South and triangular cooperation on climate change research, with a specific focus on climate-resilient megacities in the Americas.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iai-000866#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"To enhance the contribution of Latin American researchers to the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report (AR6), the IAI agreed on short-term and long-term actions, including facilitating access to IAI research data and promoting regional studies in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. 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A notable example is Credit Agricole CIB's USD3bn synthetic ABS from 2017.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"clibonds-000786#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The US Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) model enables financing for energy efficiency and renewable energy by collecting loan repayments through property tax bills, which are then securitised into ABS. To date, 23 PACE ABS issues have totalled USD4.3bn.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"clibonds-000786#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Solar ABS are primarily used to refinance residential rooftop solar, with 89% of deal volume occurring in the US. Total solar ABS issuance has reached 17 deals totalling USD2.5bn, including a first deal by SolarCity in 2013 for USD54m.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"clibonds-000786#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Green covered bonds offer lower funding costs due to a dual recourse structure. 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