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The Environment Quality Authority (EQA) of the State of Palestine has notified the Green Climate Fund (GCF) that Eng. Samer Kalbouneh is the designated Focal Point and primary contact for the country.

The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of Guatemala has formally updated its focal point nominations for the Green Climate Fund, designating Ana Patricia Orantes Thomas as the National Political Focal Point and Andrea Domenika Fernandez Rodriguez as the Operational Focal Point.

The document provides guidance for the nomination and re-nomination of members to the IAI's Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) and Science and Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC). It recommends the renewal of mandates for several current members and specifies criteria for new candidates, emphasizing scientific excellence, international recognition in the Americas, and a need for better representation from Central America and the Caribbean. Nominations are due by April 28, 2025, with elections scheduled for May 29-30, 2025, during CoP-33 in Asunción, Paraguay.

This briefing document, prepared by the IAI Directorate, presents the report of the 2024 Extraordinary Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). The primary purpose of the meeting, held via videoconference on 26 March 2024, was to review and decide upon a proposal from Panama to host the headquarters of the IAI Directorate.

The document announces the appointment of Dr. Anna Stewart Ibarra as Executive Director of the IAI, effective June 1, 2023, and schedules her oral presentation on strategic priorities for the 31st meeting of the Conference of the Parties in Panama City.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research is seeking nominations to replace three members of the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) and one member of the Science Advisory Committee (SAC) by June 2023. Nominations will be filled at the 31st meeting of the Conference of the Parties in Panama City. The institute emphasizes the need for international expertise in global change in the Americas, with a specific call for geographic, gender, and ethnic balance, noting underrepresentation of South America, the Caribbean, and the Tropical Andes. Desired expertise includes science diplomacy, economics, biodiversity governance, and informatics.

The report from the IAI Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures recommends no amendments to the Rules of Procedure for the 27th Conference of the Parties (CoP) in Brasilia, Brazil. It includes the full Rules of Procedure governing the CoP's operations, including membership, voting, and the election of officials.

This briefing from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) outlines the process for establishing an ad hoc commission to recommend candidates for vacancies on the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC).

This briefing document outlines the process for nominating a member to the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research, following the conclusion of Dr. Javier Gracia Garza's first term in June 2018.

The Minister of Planning for Economic and Social Development of Paraguay has nominated the Avina Foundation for accreditation to the Green Climate Fund, citing the foundation's history of promoting sustainable development and climate change strategies in Latin America and its collaboration with the Paraguayan government on the National Development Plan and the Social Progress Index.

The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of Guatemala, acting as the national focal point, formally nominated the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) for accreditation by the Green Climate Fund on June 18, 2015.

The action list from the 38th Meeting of the IAI Executive Council details administrative decisions, the election of the Bureau, and the establishment of a committee to draft a pronouncement on adaptation for the UNFCCC CoP-20.

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has officially recognized Ethiopia's Ministry of Environment and Forest as its National Designated Authority (NDA). This designation is a prerequisite for Ethiopia to access GCF resources. Consequently, the GCF has offered to provide readiness and preparatory support, including assistance to strengthen the country's NDA arrangements, upon request.

The 22nd Meeting of the IAI Executive Council, held in Porlamar, Venezuela, on May 22-23, 2006, focused on administrative appointments, the development of a Strategic Plan, and the resolution of project compliance issues.

The Twelfth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) adopted seven resolutions concerning the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). Key actions included the approval of the 2005-2006 basic budget and annual program, the appointment of Dr. Holm Tiessen as Executive Director for three years, and the election of four scientists to the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC). Additionally, the CoP approved CPTEC/INPE as an Affiliated Institution for the Climate Variability Program in the Americas and updated rules regarding SAC nominations and voting procedures.

The seventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) in Merida, Mexico, resulted in eight resolutions focused on the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). These include the ratification of financial provisions, the approval of ethical conduct standards, the authorization of funding opportunities, and the establishment of a review committee for a 2002 external evaluation. Additionally, the CoP approved voluntary contributions for fiscal years 2000-2003, the 2000/2001 annual program, and the nomination of CATHALAC and CIESIN as associated institutions.

The Conference of the Parties (CoP) adopted eight resolutions during its seventh meeting in July 2000. These include the approval of ethical conduct standards, the establishment of a review committee for a 2002 external evaluation, and the approval of voluntary contribution levels for fiscal years 2000-2003. The CoP also approved the nomination of CATHALAC and CIESIN as Associate Institutions of the IAI and authorized the Executive Council to announce the availability of new resources based on Scientific Advisory Board recommendations.

The South African Department of Environmental Affairs issued an amendment to the Environmental Authorisation (EA) dated 31 October 2013 for the construction of the 450 MW Khanyisa coal-fired power station in Emalahleni, Mpumalanga. The amendment updates the project applicant and the specific farm portions designated for the project site and ash disposal site.

A letter from the Republic of South Africa's Department of Water and Sanitation to the Centre for Environmental Rights regarding a water use licence application for the Yzermyn Mine in the Mabola Protected Environment.

The report documents the 50th meeting of the Executive Council (EC-50) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held via videoconference on August 19, 2020. The meeting focused on implementing decisions from the 28th Conference of the Parties (CoP-28), including administrative updates to personnel manuals and the establishment of gender policies.