Informe 2011 de la Dirección Ejecutiva del IAI a la Conferencia de las Partes

The 2011 Executive Directorate report of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details scientific synthesis efforts, the proposal for a new Center of Excellence on water security, and capacity-building initiatives across Latin America and the Caribbean. It also highlights significant institutional challenges regarding personnel stability and diplomatic relations with its host country, Brazil.

• The IAI is proposing the creation of a Center of Excellence focused on water security, which will be headquartered at the University of Arizona in cooperation with the Universidad Católica de Santiago, Chile. This initiative aims to leverage existing research networks on hydrology, land use, and climate to provide intellectual leadership in adaptation and mitigation policies.
• Research into tropical cyclones in Central America and Mexico's Pacific coast reveals that storm damage is primarily linked to precipitation, flooding, and landslides, yet storms are currently classified only by wind speed. This suggests a need to incorporate precipitation intensity into impact predictions.
• Analysis of human dimensions in climate research suggests that volatility is a more critical risk factor for decision-making than long-term trends. The IAI proposes using 'what-if' modeling that integrates different climate states, such as ENSO and the Pacific Decadal Oscillation, to define risks and vulnerabilities.
• The IAI's capacity-building efforts included three major training institutes: one on seasonal climate predictions in Buenos Aires, one on urban responses to climate change in Santiago, and one on land use and water/food security in Asunción. These events utilized tools like GIS and climate modeling to bridge the gap between science and policy.
• A two-year project funded by the MacArthur Foundation resulted in a 350-page electronic book documenting the state of knowledge on biodiversity and climate change in the tropical Andes, following consultations with over 400 professionals from 183 institutions across 12 countries.
• The Executive Directorate faces severe operational instability due to recurring personnel contracting issues for Brazilian staff and a lack of response from the Brazilian government regarding amendments to the host country agreement. This has led the Executive Council to invite member countries to submit offers to host the Institute.

APA

Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (2011). Informe 2011 de la Dirección Ejecutiva del IAI a la Conferencia de las Partes. https://archive.iai.int/admin/site/sites/default/files/iai-cop-18-directorate-report-s.pdf

Chicago

Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research. Informe 2011 de la Dirección Ejecutiva del IAI a la Conferencia de las Partes. 2011. https://archive.iai.int/admin/site/sites/default/files/iai-cop-18-directorate-report-s.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{interamericaninstituteforglobalchangeresearch2011informe, author = {{Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research}}, title = {{Informe 2011 de la Dirección Ejecutiva del IAI a la Conferencia de las Partes}}, institution = {Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research}, year = {2011}, month = may, url = {https://archive.iai.int/admin/site/sites/default/files/iai-cop-18-directorate-report-s.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }