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This fact sheet from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research details the probability of burns and forest fires in South American protected areas from August to October 2020, based on a report by Cemaden, INPE, and the Met Office Hadley Center.

This document is a Conflict of Interests Statement for reviewers of grant proposals submitted to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) under its Collaborative Research Network (CRN) program.

The document outlines the conflict of interest and confidentiality rules for reviewers of proposals submitted to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), specifically within the Cooperative Research Networks (CRN) program.

This report details the contributions of Dr. Armando Rabuffetti, former Executive Director of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), regarding the institution's institutional design, scientific achievements, and strategic challenges in engaging governments for global change research in the Americas.

This statement from the Instituto Nacional de Ecología (INE) outlines Mexico's proposed national research priorities for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). The document advocates for a shift toward identifying and addressing priority problems affecting the Americas, specifically focusing on integrated climate variability assessments, greenhouse gas mitigation in the energy and forestry sectors, and the co-benefits of reducing local and global emissions for human health and ecosystems.

This document outlines the learning objectives and case study goals for the first two sessions of a course titled "Pan American Climate Resilient Health Systems," focusing on the intersection of climate change, healthcare system resilience, and risk assessment.

This document outlines the learning objectives and case study goals for Sessions 3 and 4 of a course on Pan American climate resilient health systems. Session 3 focuses on assessing risks and opportunities for adaptation in health facilities, while Session 4 addresses the health adaptation process, including key actors and partnerships.

This document outlines the learning objectives for Sessions 7 and 8 of a course on Pan American Climate Resilient Health Systems. Session 7 focuses on reducing the carbon footprint of health systems, while Session 8 addresses the measurement, monitoring, and evaluation of climate resilience and sustainability in health systems.

This document outlines the learning objectives for Session 9 of the Pan American Climate Resilient Health Systems course, titled "Effectively Communicating Climate Change Risks to Health."

The IAI Gender Policy outlines objectives to promote gender equality in science through the elimination of biases in project selection, the integration of gender dimensions in research, and the implementation of inclusive practices. Key measures include gender-neutral calls for proposals, gender balance in peer reviews, grant flexibility for parental leave, and a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment and bullying.

This document is a participant guide and agenda for a three-day workshop hosted by the IAI Center for Science Diplomacy in Washington D.C., focusing on science and innovation diplomacy.

This fact sheet describes the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), an intergovernmental organization serving 19 member states in the Americas. It outlines the IAI's mission to support transdisciplinary research and science-policy integration to address global change issues, highlighting specific programs focused on health, tropical forests, and early-career researcher fellowships.

This fact sheet describes the activities of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and the Belmont Forum, specifically focusing on the Collaborative Research Actions (CRAs) regarding Climate, Environment and Health (CEH).

This fact sheet describes the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), an intergovernmental organization serving 19 member states in the Americas. It outlines the IAI's mission to promote scientific excellence, international cooperation, and evidence-based decision-making to achieve sustainable Americas through transdisciplinary research and capacity building.

This fact sheet describes the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), an intergovernmental organization serving 19 member states in the Americas. It outlines the IAI's mission to promote scientific excellence, international cooperation, and evidence-based decision-making to achieve sustainable Americas through transdisciplinary research and capacity building.

This document is a Framework Cooperation Agreement signed in October 2024 between the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC/CEPAL). The agreement establishes a formal institutional framework for technical and institutional cooperation to promote sustainable and inclusive development in Latin America and the Caribbean, focusing on areas such as energy sustainability, water management, and climate change mitigation and adaptation.

The document outlines the 2006/07 Annual Plan for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), focusing on integrating scientific research, capacity building, and policy relevance. Key initiatives include the transition from the first Cooperative Research Network (CRN I) to the second (CRN II), the implementation of administrative rationalization, and the expansion of strategic partnerships in the Americas to enhance the institute's role as an intergovernmental organization.

This report from the Chair of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details the appointment of members to various IAI committees and the preparations for a joint meeting of the EC, Conference of the Parties (COP), and Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) in Venezuela.

This document outlines the annual activity plan for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the period of July 2007 to June 2008, detailing program launches, funding proposals, and training initiatives.

This report details the activities and progress of twelve projects under the second round of the Collaborative Research Network (CRN II) from September 1, 2006, to August 31, 2007. Managed by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), these projects focus on climate change, biodiversity, and environmental sustainability across the Americas, emphasizing interdisciplinary cooperation and stakeholder engagement.