Programa Anual 11_CoPXIII/DWD/Español

The IAI's 2006/07 annual plan focuses on transitioning from a purely scientific excellence program to one that integrates policy relevance and adaptation to global change. Key initiatives include the launch of the Cooperative Research Networks II (CRN II), the conclusion of CRN I, and the implementation of six strategic goals approved in 2002. The plan emphasizes administrative rationalization, the expansion of the Data Information System (DIS), and increased cooperation with Argentina, Brazil, and Canada. Capacity building will be driven by 'seed grants' and multidisciplinary training institutes focused on the science-policy interface, including collaborations with organizations like the UN's ISDR and the IICA.

• The IAI is implementing six core strategies approved in December 2002 to guide its 2006/07 mandate. These include expanding cooperative research networks, prioritizing projects that link global change research with sustainable development, supporting scientifically weak member countries, synthesizing regional knowledge, improving the dissemination of scientific results for decision-making, and enhancing administrative capacities within regional agencies.
• The IAI is transitioning its scientific portfolio to be more balanced and policy-relevant. This includes concluding the first phase of Cooperative Research Networks (CRN I) by May 31, 2006, and launching CRN II in 2006 with a proactive focus on integrating human dimensions, which were previously underrepresented.
• The Institute is strengthening strategic partnerships with specific countries. In Brazil, a Program on Climate Variability in the Americas is being developed with the Center for Weather Forecasting and Climate Studies (CPTEC), offering co-funded internships for member country scientists. Cooperation is also intensifying with Argentina and Canada, including joint activities under the International Polar Year.
• Capacity building efforts for 2006-2008 include the use of 'seed grants' to apply training lessons and the creation of multidisciplinary training institutes. These institutes will focus on the science-policy interface in areas such as disaster risk reduction (with ISDR), climate variability impacts on socio-economic sectors (with IRI), and global change's effect on agricultural production (with IICA).
• The IAI is upgrading its administrative and technological infrastructure to improve efficiency and data access. This includes the implementation of an Employee Manual, a Program Management Manual, and a Procurement Manual, as well as expanding the electronic system for proposal and report submissions and maintaining the Data Information System (DIS) portal.

APA

Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (2006). Programa Anual 11_CoPXIII/DWD/Español. https://archive.iai.int/admin/site/sites/default/files/iai-cop-13-annual-plan-s.pdf

Chicago

Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research. Programa Anual 11_CoPXIII/DWD/Español. 2006. https://archive.iai.int/admin/site/sites/default/files/iai-cop-13-annual-plan-s.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{interamericaninstituteforglobalchangeresearch2006programa, author = {{Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research}}, title = {{Programa Anual 11\_CoPXIII/DWD/Español}}, institution = {Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research}, year = {2006}, month = may, url = {https://archive.iai.int/admin/site/sites/default/files/iai-cop-13-annual-plan-s.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }