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The report details the proceedings of the 21st Executive Council (EC) meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on September 8-9, 2005. The meeting focused on the appointment of a new Executive Director, the approval of the Cooperative Research Networks (CRN II) program, and strategies to increase the Institute's visibility and policy relevance.

The Report of the IAI Directorate, presented in May 2005, outlines the activities of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research from July 2004 to May 2005. It emphasizes a strategic shift toward 'regional relevance' by bridging the gap between scientific research and policy-making, while detailing administrative updates, the transition to a second round of Collaborative Research Networks (CRN-II), and the implementation of training institutes in Mexico and Costa Rica.

The Executive Directorate report of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), covering July 2004 to May 2005, details the transition between Directors Gustavo V. Necco and John W. B. Stewart. The report emphasizes a strategic shift toward increasing regional relevance by bridging the gap between scientific excellence and practical policy application, while outlining administrative updates, the status of research networks (CRN-I and CRN-II), and the execution of capacity-building institutes in Mexico and Costa Rica.

The Financial and Administrative Committee (FAC) Report for Fiscal Year 2004-2005 details the committee's oversight of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), focusing on external audits by KPMG, revisions to administrative manuals, and the management of the Core Budget and staff compensation.

The report documents the 11th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from June 30 to July 2, 2004. The meeting focused on administrative transitions, including the search for a new Executive Director, the approval of the 2004/2005 budget and annual program, and the election of members for the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) and the Executive Council (CE).

Minutes from the 18th Meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on December 4-5, 2003, in San José, Costa Rica. The meeting focused on the institute's financial instability due to member state arrears, the approval of scientific grants, and strategic planning for the upcoming 10th anniversary of the Montevideo Agreement.

This report from the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details activities from July 2003 to June 2004. It focuses on implementing six strategic goals related to research network growth, scientific agenda definition, capacity building in scientifically weaker countries, knowledge synthesis, dissemination of results, and increasing the institute's institutional profile.

The Report of the IAI Directorate to the Executive Council 18th Meeting, dated December 4-5, 2003, outlines the activities, strategic progress, and administrative status of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) since June 2003. It details efforts to increase institutional visibility through international partnerships, the implementation of regional training institutes, and the management of Core Research Network (CRN) projects.

The document contains the minutes of the 17th Meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on June 2-3, 2003, in Boulder, Colorado, USA. The meeting focused on reviewing the IAI's financial status, updating its scientific agenda, and discussing administrative reforms to improve member country engagement and funding stability.

This report details the selection process for the second round of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Small Grants Program (SGP II). It outlines the evaluation of 88 proposals, the criteria used by the evaluation panel and the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC), and the final recommendation of 22 projects for funding totaling US$ 612,701.

This report from the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details activities and progress between June and November 2003. It outlines the implementation of six strategic goals focused on strengthening Collaborative Research Networks (CRNs), capacity building in scientifically weaker member countries, and increasing the institute's visibility through international partnerships and educational institutes.

This report from the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details activities and progress between December 2002 and May 2003. It outlines the implementation of six core strategies focused on consolidating research networks, developing a new scientific agenda, enhancing capacity building in scientifically weaker member countries, and increasing the institute's visibility through international partnerships and advisory services.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Status Report as of April 30, 2003, details the institute's financial standing for the 2002/2003 fiscal year, including core and program budgets, as well as administrative updates regarding staffing and office space.

Minutes from the 16th Meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on December 2-3, 2002, in Panama City, Panama. The meeting focused on the appointment of a new Executive Director, financial audits, the restructuring of ad hoc working groups, and strategies to increase member country commitment.

The document contains the minutes of the 15th Meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on June 25-26, 2002, in São José dos Campos, Brazil. The meeting focused on financial management, the selection of a new Executive Director, the evaluation of scientific programs such as the Cooperative Research Network (CRN), and the restructuring of the institute's internal working groups and data systems.

This report from the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) provides an update on activities, financial status, and strategic planning presented at the 16th Executive Committee (EC) meeting in Panama City in December 2002. It outlines a shift toward 'science for sustainability' and the application of global research to local and regional solutions, while detailing administrative restructuring and new partnerships in the Americas.

The XVI meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC), held on October 5, 2001, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, focused on administrative updates, the progress of science reporting, the establishment of a Small Grants Program, and the planning of a synthesis book titled 'Montevideo +10'.

Minutes from the Twelfth Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Council (EC), held December 4-5, 2000, in San José, Costa Rica. The meeting focused on institutional stability, financial deficits in the core budget, the status of scientific programs like the Collaborative Research Network (CRN), and the development of an external evaluation for the Institute.

This report provides a status update on the PESCA program's project selection process as of November 8, 1999, detailing the proposal submission phase, the mail review process, and the scheduled panel and Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) reviews.

The draft report of the Fifth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held June 4-5, 1998, in Arlington, Virginia, details the approval of a revised science agenda, budget authorizations, the re-election of Director Armando Rabuffetti, and the establishment of a capacity-building program for under-represented countries.