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The report details the proceedings of the 30th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-30) to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on 14-15 June 2022 in Montevideo, Uruguay, and via videoconference. The meeting focused on financial sustainability, the recruitment of a new Executive Director, the adoption of a Gender, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy, and the revision of the IAI Scientific Agenda.

Minutes from the Green Economy Coalition (GEC) Steering Group meeting on May 4, 2022, detailing the renewal of hosting arrangements with IIED, the review of the 'Shared Global Green Deal' and 'Social Contract' programmes, and an update on 2022 strategic priorities.

A statement from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) requesting nominations from Parties to fill vacancies in the Science Advisory Committee (SAC) and the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) ahead of the 30th meeting of the Conference of the Parties in June 2022.

The document records the decisions made during the 29th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held via video conferencing on 22-23 June 2021. The meeting focused on approving governance rules, financial budgets, institutional policies, and scientific strategic frameworks.

The document outlines the Rules of Procedure for the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). It defines the EC's role as the executive body acting on behalf of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) when the latter is not in session, detailing its composition, meeting schedules, voting mechanisms, and administrative governance.

Minutes from the Green Economy Coalition (GEC) Steering Group meeting on October 20, 2021, detailing the planning of the 2021 Global Meeting, the departure of Director of Engagement Emily Benson, and a status update on five strategic priorities for 2021.

The report details the proceedings and decisions of the 28th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-28) to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held via videoconference on 19 August 2020. The meeting focused on budgetary approvals, governance updates, and the expansion of the Institute's associates.

This briefing is a report from the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), prepared for the 28th Conference of the Parties (CoP-28) on August 19, 2020. It details the EC's activities, recommendations for the IAI Scientific Agenda, and the status of financial reporting and budget approvals.

This briefing report from the Chair of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Council (EC) outlines activities and recommendations for the 49th meeting on 19 August 2020. It focuses on the transition of EC membership, the development of a flexible funding mechanism for the Americas, the revision of the IAI Scientific agenda, and pending financial reports and budget approvals for the Conference of the Parties (CoP-28).

This joint report from the Science Advisory Committee (SAC) and the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) outlines the committees' activities, membership status, and contributions to the IAI's scientific agenda and policy integration leading up to the 28th Conference of the Parties (CoP-28).

The report details the proceedings of the 47th meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on June 4, 2019, in Brasilia, Brazil. The meeting focused on preparing recommendations for the 27th Conference of the Parties (CoP-27), discussing the IAI's Strategic Plan, scientific priorities, and financial sustainability.

This report from the Financial and Administrative Committee (FAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), drafted by the United States as Committee Chair, provides an evaluation of the 2019-2020 Operating Budget and outlines the committee's governance and responsibilities.

The document records the decisions made during the 26th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-26) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Antigua, Guatemala, from June 20-21, 2018. The decisions cover operational budgets, financial contributions, the establishment of new strategic plans, institutional partnerships, and scientific initiatives focused on global change in the Americas.

The report details the proceedings of the 45th meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research, held on 19 June 2018 in Antigua, Guatemala. The meeting focused on administrative approvals, the establishment of candidate recommendation committees for advisory bodies, and financial status reviews.

The report details the 45th meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on June 19, 2018, in Antigua, Guatemala. The meeting focused on administrative approvals, the establishment of committees for scientific and policy advisory roles, financial reporting, and the preparation of items for the 26th Conference of the Parties (CoP-26).

This document consists of the minutes from the 25th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Bogotá, Colombia, on June 13-14, 2017. It details the approval of the IAI's core budget for 2017-2018, the election of members to the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) and Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC), and progress reports on science programs, capacity building, and global outreach. The document also includes a farewell letter from outgoing Executive Director Dr. Holm Tiessen, reflecting on 12 years of institutional growth and the shift toward transdisciplinary science.

This briefing document, prepared by the IAI Directorate for the 45th meeting of the Executive Council in Antigua, Guatemala, requests the approval of the minutes from the 43rd and 44th meetings of the IAI Executive Council, both held in Bogotá, Colombia, in June 2017.

This briefing document, prepared by the Chair of the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) for the 26th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), outlines the process for nominating a candidate to fill a vacancy on the SPAC in June 2018.

This report by the Public Affairs Research Institute (PARI) examines the Lephalale Local Municipality's efforts to achieve self-sufficiency and build a post-apartheid city following the 2006 announcement of Eskom's Medupi coal power station project. The research analyzes how the municipality navigates historical legacies of segregation and dependence on corporations like Exxaro and Eskom amidst rapid urban expansion.

Minutes from the Green Economy Coalition (GEC) Steering Group meeting on December 14, 2017, reviewing the 2017 global meeting in Trinidad, evaluating the coalition's impact, and outlining strategic priorities for 2018, including a focus on SME outreach and a distributed delivery model.