Nomination Process for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research’s (IAI) Science Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC)

The document provides a framework for member countries to identify and nominate candidates for the IAI's Science Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC). It details specific selection criteria focusing on science policy expertise, experience with global and climate change, and international collaboration skills, particularly within the Americas. The process includes a call for applications, evaluation based on weighted criteria, and elections held during the IAI's Conference of the Parties (CoP) meeting.

• The Science Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) is designed to strengthen the connection between the IAI's scientific research and policy-making communities, specifically by advising on the presentation of scientific results for decision-making, building institutional capacity for dialogue, and engaging policy stakeholders.
• Candidates for the SPAC are evaluated against three primary objective criteria: strong science policy expertise in science-based decision making or liaison, experience relevant to IAI objectives (specifically global and climate change), and the ability to collaborate effectively within an international committee, including cultural awareness of the Americas.
• The nomination process aims for a balanced composition of the committee, specifically targeting gender balance as well as geographic, thematic, and sectoral representation.
• SPAC members are appointed for a term of three years, with most interactions occurring virtually and in-person meetings likely held once per year.

APA

Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (n.d.). Nomination Process for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research’s (IAI) Science Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC). https://archive.iai.int/admin/site/sites/default/files/iai-cop-24-SPAC-Member-requirements-e.pdf

Chicago

Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research. Nomination Process for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research’s (IAI) Science Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC). n.d. https://archive.iai.int/admin/site/sites/default/files/iai-cop-24-SPAC-Member-requirements-e.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{interamericaninstituteforglobalchangeresearchndnomination, author = {{Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research}}, title = {{Nomination Process for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research’s (IAI) Science Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC)}}, institution = {Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research}, url = {https://archive.iai.int/admin/site/sites/default/files/iai-cop-24-SPAC-Member-requirements-e.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }