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The Report of the IAI EC Chair outlines five primary administrative and organizational activities conducted leading up to the EC-XXIV and CoP-XIV meetings in June 2007.

This briefing outlines the nomination process and priority areas for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Science Advisory Council (SAC) for 2010, detailing the need to replace two members and the criteria for selecting new nominees to ensure scientific excellence and regional balance.

This report by an ad hoc committee of the Inter-American Institute (IAI) evaluates proposals from Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay to host the IAI's Directorate and staff. The committee assessed each bid against 14 criteria, including facilities, legal immunities, tax status, and communications infrastructure, to determine the most suitable host country.

This document outlines the IT hardware and network requirements for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) in the event of a relocation. It details existing equipment to be reused, necessary new purchases, and a comparison between academic and commercial internet connectivity options.

This document is a draft proposal for a Host Country Agreement between the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and a designated host country to regulate the establishment and operation of the IAI's headquarters.

This draft proposal outlines a restructuring of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Directorate into a distributed model. The plan aims to shift the IAI's support structure from a primary reliance on the US Government toward a more balanced participation from Southern countries by leveraging the capacities of three Mercosur nations: Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina.

This briefing paper outlines the operational principles of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) to guide decisions for the 20th Conference of the Parties. It emphasizes the need to expand the IAI's capacity for science synthesis and integration to better inform policy-making, while maintaining a non-hierarchical, flexible management structure to ensure adaptability and scientific creativity.

This briefing document outlines the operational principles of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) regarding scientific synthesis and decision-making. It emphasizes the need to expand the IAI's capacity to integrate scientific results for policy-making, while maintaining a non-hierarchical, flexible management structure to ensure adaptability and efficiency in interdisciplinary research.

A letter from the Executive Director and the President of the Executive Council of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) to country representatives regarding the critical lack of continuity in the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) due to vacancies and expiring terms.

The report proposes the establishment and Terms of Reference for the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). The SPAC is intended to bridge the gap between scientific research and policy implementation through a nine-member committee of experts. The document details the committee's mandate, composition, and a proposed list of candidates, while incorporating feedback from policy-makers to ensure geographic and sectoral balance.

This report from the Executive Director of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) to the 22nd Conference of the Parties (CoP 22) outlines the proposed Terms of Reference and composition for the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC). The SPAC is designed to bridge the gap between the IAI's scientific network and policymakers to ensure research is applicable to decision-making regarding global change.

This Letter of Intent outlines the formation of a consortium between the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), the International Council for Science (ICSU-ROLAC), and the UNESCO regional office to support Future Earth activities in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC).

This statement outlines the intention to form a consortium between the International Council for Science's regional office for Latin America and the Caribbean (ICSU-ROLAC), the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), and the regional office of UNESCO to support the Future Earth (FE) initiative in the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) activity plan for July 2015 to June 2016 details institutional restructuring, research initiatives focused on ecosystem services and adaptation, and a series of capacity-building seminars across Latin America and the Caribbean.

The IAI Directorate Report for July 2014 - May 2015 details the institute's efforts to integrate science and policy, manage collaborative research networks, and expand capacity building across the Americas. Key activities include the 'Lima 2014 Declaration on Biodiversity and Climate Change', the establishment of the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC), and the management of the CRN3 and SGP-CRA research programs.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Directorate report for July 2014 - May 2015 details the institute's efforts to link science with policy, its management of cooperative research networks, and its capacity-building initiatives across the Americas. Key activities include the 'Lima 2014 Declaration on Biodiversity and Climate Change', the establishment of a Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC), and the implementation of the third Cooperative Research Network (CRN3) program, which shows a significant trend toward interdisciplinary research.

This report from the President of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details decisions made during the EC's 38th Meeting following recommendations from the 22nd Conference of the Parties (CoP) held in Mexico City. Key actions include the creation of a declaration on climate adaptation for COP-20, the development of the Science and Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC), and the adoption of Research Gate for scientific networking.

A briefing from the Chair and members of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Science Advisory Committee (SAC) requesting the Conference of the Parties (CoP) to nominate two scientists to fill vacancies occurring in June 2015.

This guide outlines the process used by the Government of Canada in 2014 to identify and nominate candidates for the Science Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). It details the selection criteria, the role of the Science Policy Roundtable in evaluating applicants, and the general purpose of the SPAC in bridging the gap between scientific research and policy-making.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) established the Science Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) to strengthen links between scientific research and policy-making communities, specifically focusing on adaptation strategies, methodologies, and tools for the Americas.