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The Science, Technology, Policy (STeP) Fellowship Program is an initiative by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) designed to integrate scientific expertise into government policy-making across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). The program targets early to mid-career scientists, particularly postdoctoral candidates, to provide them with practical experience in science advisement while strengthening the institutional capacity of government agencies to address global change challenges.

This guide from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research establishes the policy and procedures for managing conflicts of interest for personnel and consultants involved in the organization's activities.

This document is a participant list for a meeting of the Executive Council (CE) and the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on May 22 and 23, 2006, on Isla Margarita, Venezuela.

The report documents the 23rd Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC), held in Toronto, Canada, from April 19-21, 2006. The meeting focused on developing a strategic plan to enhance the policy relevance of global environmental change (GEC) science in the Americas, addressing the balance between fundamental research and science assessments, and managing the allocation of remaining funds for the second Core Research Network (CRN II).

The document is a report of the 23rd meeting of the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Toronto, Canada, from April 19 to 21, 2006. The meeting focused on developing a strategic plan for the IAI's next decade, strengthening the connection between global environmental change (CAG) science and policy, and managing research funds and ethical guidelines for human research.

This document is an independent auditors' report and financial statement for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) covering the fiscal years ended June 30, 2008, and 2007. It details the Institute's financial position, including assets, liabilities, and the funding of various scientific research programs focused on global change in the Americas.

This document is an independent auditors' report and financial statement for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2010, and June 30, 2009. Prepared by BDO Trevisan Auditores Independentes, the report details the Institute's assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses, confirming that the financial statements present the Institute's position fairly in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles.

Minutes from the 32nd Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Council, held June 16-17, 2011, in Asunción, Paraguay. The meeting focused on the process for selecting a new host country for the IAI Directorate, establishing an ad hoc committee to evaluate proposals, and strengthening institutional partnerships and funding strategies.

The minutes of the 36th Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Council, held on June 14, 2013, in Montevideo, Uruguay, detail discussions on establishing a science-policy advisory committee, strategies to increase member country engagement and funding, and administrative policies regarding personnel contracting.

This document is a participant list for the 37th Executive Council Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research, held in Mexico City on August 12, 2014. It details the names, affiliations, and contact information of attendees from several countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Paraguay, Uruguay, USA, Chile, Costa Rica, Mexico, Panama, and Peru, as well as representatives from international bodies and the IAI Directorate.

This discussion document outlines potential activities for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) open science committee to develop a work plan focused on making science outputs more open, transparent, and accessible.

This briefing document serves as a preliminary discussion paper to guide the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) commission in developing a work plan for open science. It outlines potential activities and discussion questions across four key areas to make IAI scientific products more transparent and accessible.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) is relocating its headquarters from Montevideo, Uruguay, to Panama City, Panama, following an agreement signed on 24 June 2024.

The Standing Rules of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research establish the governance, composition, and operational procedures for the EC, which serves as the executive organ of the Conference of the Parties (CoP).

This briefing document, prepared by the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), outlines the voting procedures for the election of the Executive Director for the Extraordinary Meeting of the Conference of the Parties on April 18, 2023.

This document is a research cooperation agreement between the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) and the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), establishing FAPESP as an Associate of the IAI to enhance scientific networking and research on global environmental change in the Americas.

This guide outlines the merit review process used by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) to select and sponsor scientific programs and projects based on scientific merit and regional relevance.

This briefing examines how climate change is currently altering seasonality in the Americas, leading to increased soil erosion in Cuba, year-round dengue risks in tropical regions, and challenges for hydroelectric dam management in Argentina due to changing snowmelt and precipitation patterns.

The document is an evaluation matrix used to score candidates based on professional experience, academic qualifications, leadership skills, and linguistic abilities, likely for a high-level scientific or administrative role.

This document is an evaluation matrix used to score candidates based on professional experience, academic qualifications, leadership, and linguistic skills.