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The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) and the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) have signed a five-year agreement to collaborate on global change research in the Americas. The partnership focuses on biodiversity, health, and sustainable development, emphasizing data sharing, capacity building, and science diplomacy. The MOU provides a non-binding framework for future specific project agreements and joint funding proposals without creating immediate financial obligations.

The agreement between IAI and ECLAC creates a formal structure for joint activities focused on sustainable development, specifically targeting energy sustainability, water management, and climate change adaptation and mitigation in Latin America and the Caribbean. The framework allows for the organization of seminars, joint research, professional exchanges, and the sharing of data, though it does not establish immediate financial commitments. Intellectual property for products created under the agreement belongs to ECLAC, which grants IAI a perpetual, free license for academic and dissemination purposes. The agreement is valid for three years starting from October 2024.

The IAI and DSG have entered into a two-year renewable agreement to cooperate on solar geoengineering (SG) governance and research. The partnership focuses on preparing IAI member states, particularly those most vulnerable to climate change, for participation in multilateral forums. Planned activities include co-organizing capacity-building workshops, co-producing knowledge products, and sharing research funding opportunities. The agreement outlines protocols for financial responsibilities, confidentiality, and dispute resolution through amicable negotiation.

The IAI and MRI have signed a non-legally binding agreement to collaborate on research, capacity building, and the science-policy interface to address socioeconomic and environmental challenges in the mountain regions of the Americas.

The IAI and SECTEI have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on science diplomacy and government scientific advisory, specifically focusing on global environmental change and sustainable development. A primary initial activity is the integration of Mexico City scientific advisors into the IAI Science, Technology and Policy Fellowship (STeP) program. Under this agreement, SECTEI will propose at least four fellows for the 2020-2021 period and manage their institutional conditions, while the IAI will provide professional training, fund two international trips per fellow, and facilitate international networking. The collaboration aims to strengthen the 'Catedra de Diplomacia y Patrimonio de la Ciencia' and the 'Programa de Estancias de Interfaz Ciencia-Politica de la Ciudad de México' to ensure public policy is based on scientific evidence.

The AAAS and IAI have entered into a five-year agreement, effective September 14, 2018, to collaborate on science, education, and capacity building related to global environmental change in the Americas. The partnership aims to strengthen scientific contributions to policy and support the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development through joint activities such as high-level conferences, science diplomacy workshops, and sustainability research. A Joint Steering Committee will oversee the coordination and evaluation of these efforts, with both parties maintaining their institutional autonomy and assuming their own costs unless otherwise agreed.

The document outlines a formal partnership between IAI and the IPBES Secretariat to strengthen the science-policy interface for biodiversity in the Americas. The cooperation focuses on integrating regional data into IPBES assessments, addressing knowledge gaps, and supporting the implementation of the IPBES Work Programme within IAI member countries. It defines operational guidelines for bilateral meetings, intellectual property, fundraising, and the use of official logos, with an initial duration ending on 30 May 2019.

The agreement creates the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) to foster regional cooperation in interdisciplinary research on global changes. It defines the Institute's objectives, including the study of tropical ecosystems and climate variability, and outlines a governance structure consisting of a Conference of Parties, an Executive Council, a Scientific Advisory Committee, and a Directorate. The document also specifies the criteria for establishing Research Centers and the financial framework based on voluntary contributions.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and the Brazilian Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (BPBES) have entered into a two-year Letter of Agreement to collaborate on global environmental change policies. The primary initiative is the integration of the BPBES Voluntary Young Researcher Program (VYRP) with the IAI Science, Technology and Policy (STeP) Fellowship program. Under this arrangement, BPBES will support up to four fellows every 12 months for two years, while IAI provides professional development training in leadership, communication, and science diplomacy for early-career researchers in Latin America and the Caribbean.

The proposed consortium between IAI, ICSU-ROLAC, and UNESCO aims to implement an interdisciplinary research and capacity-building program in Latin America and the Caribbean, focusing on sustainable energy and risk prevention and management within the Future Earth framework.