Adenda_documento 7 CE-XVII & CoP-X

This briefing document presents the updated Scientific Agenda of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), as presented during the CE-XVII and CoP-X meetings in June 2003. The agenda defines the IAI's mission to understand the integrated impact of past, present, and future global change on the regional and continental environments of the Americas through four broad research themes.

• The IAI's primary objective is to advance research beyond the scope of national programs by implementing comparative and case studies on scientific topics critical to the Americas. Its mission focuses on understanding the integrated impact of global change on regional and continental environments in the Americas and promoting cooperative research and information-based action.
• The first research theme focuses on understanding climate variability in the Americas, specifically observing, documenting, and predicting variability and its links to natural systems and social impacts. Key areas include Tropical Atlantic Variability (TAV), El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), American Monsoon Systems, and the development of an American component for a Global Climate Observing System.
• The second research theme involves comparative studies of ecosystems, biodiversity, land use/cover, and water resources across tropical, temperate, and cold latitudes in the Americas. This research aims to improve knowledge of variability drivers and their impacts on food security, biodiversity, and ecological goods and services, covering terrestrial, coastal, and oceanic environments.
• The third research theme addresses global change modulations in the composition of the atmosphere, oceans, and fresh waters. It employs a multidisciplinary approach to study processes affecting human well-being and productivity, including air pollution, the impact of mega-cities on regional climate, ozone depletion in high latitudes, and greenhouse gases.
• The fourth research theme examines the human dimensions and policy implications of global change, focusing on the interaction between global change, climate variability, land use, and human health and well-being. The goal is to inform public policies that increase the sustainability of natural systems and human welfare, covering topics such as vector-borne diseases, rapid urbanization, and food production patterns.

APA

Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (2003). Adenda_documento 7 CE-XVII & CoP-X. https://archive.iai.int/admin/site/sites/default/files/uploads/7_addendum-SP_AP.pdf

Chicago

Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research. Adenda_documento 7 CE-XVII & CoP-X. 2003. https://archive.iai.int/admin/site/sites/default/files/uploads/7_addendum-SP_AP.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{interamericaninstituteforglobalchangeresearch2003adendadocumento, author = {{Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research}}, title = {{Adenda\_documento 7 CE-XVII \& CoP-X}}, institution = {Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research}, year = {2003}, month = jun, url = {https://archive.iai.int/admin/site/sites/default/files/uploads/7_addendum-SP_AP.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }