Informe del 2o Taller de Ciencia y Políticas del IAI

The 2nd IAI Science-Policy Workshop brought together researchers and policymakers to discuss the intersection of science and policy in the Americas. Key discussions included the IPBES regional assessment, the implementation of an Open Data Project, and the development of a new 25-year strategic plan for the IAI. The workshop also explored the role of science diplomacy and shared experiences from the Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN). Participants emphasized the need for better communication of scientific uncertainty to policymakers and the importance of incorporating traditional and indigenous knowledge into data systems.

• The workshop discussed the IPBES Assessment Report on Ecosystems and Services for the Americas, which aims to provide governments, the private sector, and civil society with "evaluaciones actualizadas y científicamente creíbles e independientes de los conocimientos disponibles para la toma de decisiones basadas en información en los niveles local, regional e internacional."
• The IAI is implementing an Open Data Project, featuring a Data Catalog hosted by the Agency for Electronic Government and Information Society of Uruguay. Discussions highlighted that for this to be effective, policymakers must be trained to "emplearlos, almacenarlos y aplicarlos," and that "especial atención a los conocimientos tradicionales e indígenas" is required, ensuring prior informed consent from indigenous peoples.
• The IAI is seeking to develop a new strategic plan for the next 25 years. Proposed goals include becoming a "organización regional de desarrollo de capacidades para la integración de la ciencia en las políticas" and assisting parties in meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
• Participants identified key thematic priorities for the IAI to address to support National Adaptation Plans and access international funding, specifically "la sustentabilidad, la adaptación, la seguridad y los recursos hídricos".
• The workshop highlighted the importance of science diplomacy, with Panama mentioning a potential workshop for Central American countries in autumn 2018, Guatemala discussing risk reduction and cooperation with Mexico, and Uruguay focusing on training future leaders.
• The IAI's CRN3 program has produced policy-relevant results, including information for a court case on protected areas in Brazil, an evaluation of the Payment for Ecosystem Services Program in Costa Rica, and strategies for the "nexo agua-energía-alimento".
• Regarding the science-policy interface, participants noted the necessity of distinguishing between "duda, incertidumbre y error" when communicating with policymakers and suggested using scenarios and "puntos de inflexión" to manage uncertainty in decision-making.

APA

Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (2018). Informe del 2o Taller de Ciencia y Políticas del IAI. http://iai.int/pdf/es/iai-cop26-spw-fnrpt-s.pdf

Chicago

Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research. Informe del 2o Taller de Ciencia y Políticas del IAI. 2018. http://iai.int/pdf/es/iai-cop26-spw-fnrpt-s.pdf.

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BibTeX

@techreport{interamericaninstituteforglobalchangeresearch2018informe, author = {{Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research}}, title = {{Informe del 2o Taller de Ciencia y Políticas del IAI}}, institution = {Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research}, year = {2018}, month = jun, url = {http://iai.int/pdf/es/iai-cop26-spw-fnrpt-s.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }