iai-cop-33-11-en-97b43e85a9d2b6bd.pdf

This briefing document, drafted by the Directorate for the 33rd meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research, proposes a revision to the formal procedures for granting permanent observer status to simplify the process and align it with other intergovernmental organizations.

• The Directorate proposes a simplified application process for permanent observer status where interested states and organizations can apply directly to the IAI Directorate without requiring sponsorship from a Party.
• Under the proposed revisions, the decision to grant permanent observer status would be made by the Executive Council (EC) Chair after a review by the IAI Directorate, removing the requirement for approval by the Conference of the Parties.
• Permanent observer status is open to states not party to the IAI agreement, regional or international intergovernmental organizations, and private or nongovernmental organizations whose activities align with IAI interests. Applicants must provide a Justification Statement explaining their potential contribution to the IAI’s Scientific Agenda and Strategic Plan.
• Permanent observers are subject to specific participation constraints: they may only speak when invited by the Chair, cannot vote, and cannot propose, second, or oppose motions, though they are entitled to receive all public CoP meeting documents.
• The proposed procedures include a provision to remove permanent observer status if an entity has not participated in any CoP meeting, collaboration initiatives, agreements, or other IAI activities for the last three years.

APA

Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (n.d.). iai-cop-33-11-en-97b43e85a9d2b6bd.pdf. https://archive.iai.int/administrador/assets/images/ckfinder/files/IAI-COP-33-11-en.pdf

Chicago

Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research. iai-cop-33-11-en-97b43e85a9d2b6bd.pdf. n.d. https://archive.iai.int/administrador/assets/images/ckfinder/files/IAI-COP-33-11-en.pdf.

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BibTeX

@techreport{interamericaninstituteforglobalchangeresearchndiaicop3311en97b43e85a9d2b6bdpdf, author = {{Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research}}, title = {{iai-cop-33-11-en-97b43e85a9d2b6bd.pdf}}, institution = {Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research}, url = {https://archive.iai.int/administrador/assets/images/ckfinder/files/IAI-COP-33-11-en.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }