Fortaleciendo el alcance y participación de las partes del Instituto Interamericano para la Investigación del Cambio Global (IAI) desde el corazón de América: Panamá

Panama is proposing to host the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). The proposal highlights Panama's strategic geography, the infrastructure of the City of Knowledge (Ciudad del Saber), and the country's commitment to climate action and biodiversity conservation as key advantages. By relocating the headquarters from Uruguay to Panama, the IAI aims to overcome logistical limitations and increase engagement with the 16 non-member countries in the Americas, most of which are in Central America and the Caribbean. The proposal includes detailed commitments for office space, diplomatic privileges, and financial contributions for investment and annual operations.

• Panama argues that its strategic position as a hub between North America, South America, and the Caribbean would reduce travel time, costs, and the carbon footprint for IAI staff while facilitating engagement with the 16 non-member countries of the IAI, primarily located in Central America and the Caribbean.
• The proposal identifies the City of Knowledge (Ciudad del Saber) as the ideal location for the headquarters, offering modern infrastructure, conference spaces, and a cluster of over 200 institutions, including the National Secretariat of Science, Technology and Innovation (SENACYT).
• Panama highlights its leadership in climate action, noting its status as a carbon-negative country and its commitment to the 'Carbon Negative Countries Declaration' signed at COP26.
• The proposal outlines specific infrastructure and personnel commitments from the Panamanian government, including providing at least 160 square meters of office space and funding three local positions: an Office Administrator, an Executive Assistant for the Sub-directorate, and a Communicator (translator/editor).
• Panama commits to an initial investment of $90,000 for office furniture and electronic equipment, and annual operating costs of $191,800, which covers support staff salaries, office rent, utilities, and materials.
• The proposed headquarters would grant the IAI and its non-national staff diplomatic privileges and immunities in accordance with Panama's Cabinet Decree No. 280 of 1970 and the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, including tax exemptions on assets and income.

APA

Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (2024). Fortaleciendo el alcance y participación de las partes del Instituto Interamericano para la Investigación del Cambio Global (IAI) desde el corazón de América: Panamá. https://archive.iai.int/administrador/assets/images/ckfinder/files/IAI%20Proposal%20Panama%20FINAL.pdf

Chicago

Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research. Fortaleciendo el alcance y participación de las partes del Instituto Interamericano para la Investigación del Cambio Global (IAI) desde el corazón de América: Panamá. 2024. https://archive.iai.int/administrador/assets/images/ckfinder/files/IAI%20Proposal%20Panama%20FINAL.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{interamericaninstituteforglobalchangeresearch2024fortaleciendo, author = {{Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research}}, title = {{Fortaleciendo el alcance y participación de las partes del Instituto Interamericano para la Investigación del Cambio Global (IAI) desde el corazón de América: Panamá}}, institution = {Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research}, year = {2024}, month = mar, url = {https://archive.iai.int/administrador/assets/images/ckfinder/files/IAI%20Proposal%20Panama%20FINAL.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }