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The minutes of the 35th Executive Council (EC) meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on June 11, 2013, in Montevideo, Uruguay, detail the transition to a tripartite administrative structure, financial status, and the recommendation of new members for the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC).

The IAI Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) report details the selection and implementation of 10 international CRN3 teams, the need to fill six vacancies in the SAC membership by June 2013, and the strategic integration of natural and social sciences through the Future Earth initiative and IAI restructuring.

This progress report from the EC Chair of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details the transition to a tripartite Directorate structure across Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay, as well as challenges regarding the election of members to the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC).

This progress report from the President of the Executive Council (CE) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details the transition to a tripartite governance structure, the status of regional offices, and challenges regarding the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC).

This June 2013 report from the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details the selection of 10 international research teams for the CRN3 program, addresses critical membership vacancies within the SAC, and outlines strategic alignment with the 'Future Earth' framework and the IAI's administrative restructuring.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Council (EC) report details the process of establishing a tripartite structure for the IAI Executive Directorate involving Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay, as well as leadership changes within the EC.

The IAI Directorate Report (2011-2012) details the conclusion of the Second Collaborative Research Network (CRNII) and Small Grants Program for Human Dimensions (SGP-HD), the launch of new NSF-funded awards, and capacity-building initiatives across Latin America. It highlights research on land-use change in the La Plata basin, biodiversity in the tropical Andes, and the challenges of integrating natural and human sciences for policy. The report also documents significant operational difficulties in Brazil regarding staff contracting and taxation.

The report from the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) to the 20th Conference of the Parties (2012) details the outcomes of the second round of Cooperative Research Networks (CRNII) and the Human Dimensions Small Grants Program (SGP-HD). It highlights scientific findings on land-use change in the Plata Basin, the establishment of a Water Security Center of Excellence, and the launch of new NSF-funded grants (SGP-CRA and CRN3). The document also reports significant administrative challenges in Brazil, including severe IT connectivity issues and legal/tax disputes regarding the employment of Brazilian staff.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) outlines its activity plan for July 2011 to June 2012, focusing on renewing its scientific and training programs, launching new initiatives like the CRN3, and establishing a Center of Excellence for water security.

The report details the findings and discussions of the Administration and Finance Committee (FAC) meeting held from May 5 to 7, 2008, in Toronto, Canada. The committee reviewed the proposed 2008/09 core budget, discussed the need to update the Host Country Agreement with Brazil to address tax exemptions and office space, and addressed operational issues including a cash theft and subcontracting challenges with INPE.

The document is a summary of the 27th meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC), held in Toronto, Canada, on May 7-8, 2008. The meeting focused on SAC governance, including the appointment of new leadership, the renewal of committee memberships, and the development of a science-policy proposal. It also detailed updates on IAI Directorate activities, strategic planning priorities, and communication improvements.

The Report of the IAI Directorate provides an update on the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research's science programs, international cooperations, country relations, and training initiatives as of November 2007. It details the transition from the CRN I program to CRN II, the administration of Small Grants for Human Dimensions, and various funding proposals submitted to the MacArthur Foundation and IDRC. The report also outlines efforts to resolve budget contribution arrears in Guatemala and Uruguay and plans for several training institutes focused on information management, climate risk, and urban responses to climate change.

The minutes of the Twenty-Fourth Meeting of the IAI Executive Council (EC), held in Manaus, Brazil, from June 12-15, 2007, detail the administrative, financial, and scientific progress of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research. Key discussions focused on the transition of research networks, the implementation of a new strategic planning process, and efforts to improve member country engagement and funding stability.

This report details the activities and findings of the Finance and Administration Committee (FAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) following a meeting in September 2007. The document covers audit expectations, member country contributions, personnel contracts, budget planning, and financial reporting to the US National Science Foundation (NSF).

Minutes of the Thirteenth Meeting of the IAI Conference of the Parties (CoP), held May 23-24, 2006, in Porlamar, Venezuela, detailing organizational decisions, budget approvals, and scientific reports on global change research in the Americas.

The Report of the EC Chair outlines specific executive actions taken by the Chair of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Council prior to the EC-XXIII meeting in December 2006.

This document outlines specific executive actions taken by the President of the Executive Committee (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) leading up to the 22nd EC meeting and 13th Conference of the Parties (CoP) in December 2006.

This report from the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details activities, institutional agreements, and financial status from May to November 2006, focusing on the implementation of the CRN-II program and regional collaborations.

The report details the activities of the Financial and Administrative Committee (FAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) between May and November 2006. It covers the selection of external auditors, the development of a procurement manual, salary adjustment policies, and the financial status of the institute, highlighting a concerning dependence on a small number of contributing countries.

This report from the President of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details the formation of several committees and the preparation for a joint meeting between the EC, the Conference of the Parties (COP), and the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) in Venezuela.