MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE GENERAL SECRETARIAT OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES AND THE DIRECTORATE OF THE INTER-AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL CHANGE RESEARCH

The GS/OAS and IAI have agreed to a five-year cooperation framework to enhance the role of science in policy-making and sustainable development across the Americas. The agreement outlines mutual commitments to support science diplomacy, capacity building for young scientists, and the exchange of research outcomes to inform decision-making. While the MoU provides a programmatic and juridical framework, it does not create immediate financial obligations; specific projects will require separate supplementary agreements detailing budgets and resources. Coordination is managed by the OAS Department of Sustainable Development and the IAI Directorate, with a Joint Steering Committee overseeing implementation.

• The primary objective of the agreement is to create a framework for cooperation that strengthens the scientific contribution to policy and supports the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development within the Americas.
• The GS/OAS commits to supporting the IAI in science diplomacy, facilitating IAI's participation in OAS networks related to sustainable development, and strengthening North-South and South-South engagement on sustainability science.
• The IAI Directorate agrees to share research outcomes to support OAS decision-making, incorporate policy-relevant global change topics identified by OAS Member States, and provide scholarships or fellowships for young scientists and policy makers.
• The agreement specifies that the MoU itself does not create financial obligations; any specific joint programs or projects must be detailed in supplementary agreements that specify budgets, human resources, and financial responsibilities.
• The parties agree that data and publications resulting from work sponsored under the MoU must be freely and openly available, provided there is due attribution of authorship and sponsorship.
• The agreement is valid for five years and includes the establishment of a Joint Steering Committee, consisting of two representatives from each party, to monitor and evaluate progress.

APA

Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (n.d.). MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE GENERAL SECRETARIAT OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES AND THE DIRECTORATE OF THE INTER-AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL CHANGE RESEARCH. http://iai.int/pdf/en/MoU-OAS-IAI.pdf

Chicago

Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE GENERAL SECRETARIAT OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES AND THE DIRECTORATE OF THE INTER-AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL CHANGE RESEARCH. n.d. http://iai.int/pdf/en/MoU-OAS-IAI.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@misc{interamericaninstituteforglobalchangeresearchndmemorandum, author = {{Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research}}, title = {{MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE GENERAL SECRETARIAT OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES AND THE DIRECTORATE OF THE INTER-AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL CHANGE RESEARCH}}, publisher = {Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research}, url = {http://iai.int/pdf/en/MoU-OAS-IAI.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }