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This briefing, prepared by the focal point of Chile for the 32nd meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), proposes that the Center for Climate and Resilience Research (CR2) be invited to become an Associate of the Institute under Article XI of the Agreement establishing the IAI.

Chile has proposed that the Climate Science and Resilience Center (CR2) be admitted as an Associate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). The proposal highlights CR2's regional research ambitions in South America and Antarctica, its interdisciplinary approach to bridging natural and social sciences, and its contributions to Chilean public policy, including the 2022 Framework Law on Climate Change and the design of Chile's NDC for COP25. Additionally, CR2's leadership in climate services is noted through the creation of the Climate Risk Atlas of Chile (ARClim) and 14 other open-access climate services.

The document outlines a 24-month readiness and preparatory support programme for Iran, implemented by the FAO. It aims to address barriers to climate finance by establishing a National Climate Change Knowledge Hub, updating Technology Need Assessments, and supporting the accreditation of national Direct Access Entities. The project focuses on creating a bankable project pipeline, improving inter-agency coordination through the National Climate Change Working Group, and developing a National Climate Change Mitigation Plan, with a specific emphasis on the energy sector and gender-responsive climate action.

Panama is proposing to host the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). The proposal highlights Panama's strategic geography, the infrastructure of the City of Knowledge (Ciudad del Saber), and the country's commitment to climate action and biodiversity conservation as key advantages. By relocating the headquarters from Uruguay to Panama, the IAI aims to overcome logistical limitations and increase engagement with the 16 non-member countries in the Americas, most of which are in Central America and the Caribbean. The proposal includes detailed commitments for office space, diplomatic privileges, and financial contributions for investment and annual operations.

The proposal identifies critical gaps in Côte d'Ivoire's climate governance, including a lack of inter-ministerial coordination, insufficient local-level planning, and limited private sector capacity to engage with the Green Climate Fund (GCF). To address these, the project proposes training for the National Designated Authority (NDA), establishing a multi-stakeholder coordination committee, updating the national Country Programme to align with GCF USP-2 requirements, and developing 'green city' strategies in the Gbêkê region and Bocanda. The initiative also includes rural awareness campaigns and the production of educational materials to promote climate adaptation best practices.

The proposal seeks USD 996,947 over 24 months to address critical capacity gaps in Kiribati's National Designated Authority (NDA) and broader stakeholder groups. Key objectives include operationalizing the Climate Finance Division, establishing 'No Objection' procedures, and updating the country's Strategic Framework and Country Programme. The project also aims to support the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development (MFED) in achieving GCF FMCA re-accreditation and to enhance national coordination through the Kiribati National Experts Group (KNEG).

The 'Catalyzing Low-carbon Investment and Mobilizing Finance for Saint Lucia (CLIMB-SLU)' proposal requests USD 1,631,349 over 36 months to address critical gaps in Saint Lucia's climate finance ecosystem. The initiative focuses on three workstreams: strengthening government capacity to integrate climate and gender considerations into financial planning, enhancing the ability of local financial institutions to manage climate risks and offer green products, and developing a pipeline of bankable projects, specifically a Green Affordable Housing project and a conceptual Green-Blue National Bank. The project is implemented by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) in coordination with Saint Lucia's Department of Economic Development, Department of Finance, and Department of Sustainable Development.

The proposal seeks USD 446,345 over 24 months to address the gap between national-level climate finance and grassroots implementation in Cambodia. It aims to create a single-source sub-national climate fund (SCF) to replace fragmented financing pathways, providing a formalised structure for public and private investment. Key activities include a scoping study on institutional environments, the development of an operating manual, and a National Roadmap for fund management. The project also focuses on capacity building, targeting the training of 55 fund managers and 35 stakeholders, with a minimum 20% female participation rate. The initiative is led by the National Committee for Sub-National Democratic Development Secretariat (NCDD-S) with technical support from the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and oversight from the Ministry of Environment.

ARTICLE 19 urges the High-Level Advisory Body on AI to establish a human rights-centred governance pillar to protect freedom of expression and privacy. The submission outlines a ten-point plan addressing risks such as automated content moderation, biometric surveillance, and threats to journalists, while calling for transparency, mandatory impact assessments, and a total ban on 'unacceptable' AI systems like emotion recognition.

The proposal outlines a 36-month project implemented by the FAO to address Venezuela's high vulnerability to climate change. It focuses on creating a National Adaptation Plan (NAP) for agriculture, fisheries, and water resources by strengthening institutional coordination, producing a climate vulnerability evidence base, engaging the private sector, and establishing a long-term financing framework, including a dedicated National Adaptation Fund.

The proposal seeks USD 553,230 over 24 months to address Cambodia's lack of national accredited entities with on-lending and blending fiduciary functions. It focuses on supporting the accreditation of three private banks—Foreign Trade Bank Plc. (FTB), ACLEDA Bank Plc., and Advanced Bank of Asia Ltd (ABA)—and the NCSD. The project includes institutional gap assessments, capacity-building workshops, a national readiness needs assessment, and a learning exchange with other Asian countries to develop a strategic accreditation framework.

The proposal seeks USD 400,711 over 18 months to address the Central Bank of Ecuador's (BCE) lack of capacity to manage climate-related financial risks. Key activities include training BCE personnel on ESG standards, developing systems for green statistics and climate risk assessment, creating an ESG Roadmap and Action Plan, and facilitating the BCE's membership in the Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS). The project is implemented by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, Water and Ecological Transition (MAATE).

The proposal identifies a critical lack of human, technical, and financial resources within Bolivia's health sector to address climate-related health risks. To resolve this, the project aims to mainstream health into national climate planning, conduct vulnerability and adaptation assessments, and establish a national climate and health observatory. It also focuses on measuring the carbon footprint of healthcare facilities, improving disaster response protocols for extreme weather, and developing a bankable concept note for future Green Climate Fund (GCF) financing. A strong emphasis is placed on gender-responsive strategies, recognizing the disproportionate impact of climate change on indigenous and rural women.

Reclaim Finance argues that neither passive engagement nor complete divestment is sufficient to force oil and gas companies to align with the Paris Agreement. Instead, it advocates for a 'third way' where investors stop purchasing new bonds but retain shareholdings to vote against directors, manager remuneration, and dividends at 2024 annual general meetings. The organization highlights that 96% of oil and gas producing companies continue to open new fields and that record profits are being prioritized for shareholder remuneration over the energy transition.

The document outlines a 36-month readiness project implemented by the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) to address technical and institutional gaps in GHG management for Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago. Suriname's focus is on institutionalising national carbon monitoring and reporting frameworks, including upgrading the Dondru database and supporting Direct Access Entity (DAE) accreditation. Trinidad and Tobago's focus is on enhancing capacity for carbon capture and storage (CCS), developing a national carbon dioxide storage atlas, and preparing for international carbon markets under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. The project also includes integrated studies on blue carbon sequestration in mangrove forests for both nations.

The proposal seeks USD 449,598 over 18 months to address four primary barriers to electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Papua New Guinea: limited inter-institutional coordination, insufficient technical expertise, a lack of long-term regulatory frameworks, and low public awareness. The project, implemented by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), aims to establish an Electric Mobility Technical Working Committee (TWC), conduct GHG emission modeling and technical assessments of EV options, and develop a national EV policy framework and communication strategy. These efforts are designed to support Papua New Guinea's goal of reducing transport sector emissions, which contributed approximately 1,980 kt CO2eq (23% of energy sector emissions) in 2017.

The proposal identifies significant barriers preventing the Chadian private sector from contributing to climate action, including the NDA's poor understanding of private sector roles and a lack of national technical expertise in climate finance. To address these, the project proposes a series of capacity-building activities: training the NDA on GCF private sector facilities, establishing a private sector coordination mechanism, developing a roadmap for the accreditation of a private sector Direct Access Entity, and creating a knowledge management system. The project will be implemented by the Institut de la Francophonie pour le Développement Durable (IFDD) over 18 months, with a strong focus on gender mainstreaming, targeting at least 40% female participation in training and strategy development.

The author proposes a 1% environmental service payment on all food exports to address the gap between market prices and the actual environmental and social costs of food production. This funding would be managed by exporting and consuming countries to support less-efficient producers in reducing impacts such as deforestation and soil degradation, thereby increasing the sustainability and resilience of the global food system.

The report identifies a shift in clean energy deployment challenges from technical and economic issues to social and institutional barriers, specifically community resistance to wind and solar projects. Based on workshops with 25 practitioners and researchers, it proposes four paradigm-shifting solutions: a 'fair share' policy to distribute infrastructure burdens across a state, 'off-the-shelf' visioning modules to help communities self-determine their desires before projects are proposed, the creation of local task forces supported by trusted facilitators to build capacity, and the development of co-ownership or co-management models to increase local benefits and acceptance. The document also highlights unresolved tensions, such as the conflict between the urgent need for rapid decarbonization and the time required to build meaningful community trust.

The Maputo Manifesto 2024, issued following the 4th African Conference on Debt and Development, calls for a radical shift toward a feminist lens on debt and development in Africa. It highlights how rising debt servicing costs—which increased by 132% between 2010 and 2021—crowd out essential spending on health and education, disproportionately impacting women who comprise nearly 90% of Africa's informal employment. The document advocates for debt cancellation, the dismantling of patriarchal and neocolonial financial structures, and the implementation of gender-sensitive budgeting to ensure social justice and economic autonomy for the continent.