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Key achievements include the implementation of seed grant programs, the development of climate vulnerability tools for the tropical Andes, and increased visibility through the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) campaign. The document also highlights a transition toward a more diversified funding model and the establishment of a Science-Policy Liaison office in Buenos Aires to quantify the impact of IAI research on national and regional policies.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iai-000838#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The Training Institutes' Seed Grant Program (November 2011 - March 2016) successfully fostered interdisciplinary networks involving 67 professionals from 34 institutions across 15 countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, and the United States. 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