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The minutes of the 18th Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Asunción, Paraguay, from June 15-16, 2011, detail the institute's scientific progress, financial challenges, and organizational restructuring, including the search for a new host country for its Executive Directorate.

Minutes from the 32nd Executive Council (EC) meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on June 16-17, 2011, in Asunción, Paraguay. The meeting focused on the process for selecting a new host country for the IAI Executive Directorate, establishing a cooperation agreement with ECLAC (CEPAL), and discussing the CRN 3 program and strategic planning.

The document contains the minutes of the 16th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-XVI) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Bogotá, Colombia, on May 19-20, 2009. The meeting focused on administrative updates, the approval of the 2009-2010 operating budget and annual plan, and extensive revisions to the standing rules of both the Executive Council (EC) and the Conference of the Parties. It also included reports on national climate policies from member states and a decision to decline a request from the United Kingdom to evaluate the South American Climate Change Network.

The Action List from the 26th Meeting of the IAI Executive Council (EC), held on June 17, 2008, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, details administrative decisions, approvals of previous reports, and recommendations to be forwarded to the Conference of Parties (CoP). Key actions include the endorsement of a joint capacity-building program with SCOPE and UNESCO, the nomination of a committee for SAC member elections, and requests for improved communication and outreach in the Caribbean.

This briefing from the Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures (SCRP) to the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) provides recommendations on the definition of 'basic support' funds, the financing of delegate travel, the composition of the SCRP, and proposals to reduce the frequency of IAI meetings.

This document outlines the funding policy guidelines for research projects under the Cooperative Research Networks (CRN) program of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), published in October 1999. It details the legal and financial responsibilities of beneficiary institutions, the roles of Principal Investigators (PIs), and the administrative requirements for managing grants, including reporting, budget modifications, and data sharing.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) published these Grant Policy Guidelines in July 1999 to define the award and administration of grants under its Collaborative Research Network Program (CRN). The document details the legal and financial responsibilities of Grantees, the roles of Principal Investigators (PIs), reporting requirements, and the financial standards for managing IAI funds.

A letter from the South African Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) inviting participation in the process of amending listed activities and medium emission standards notice, promulgated under Section 21 of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (AQA) Act, 39 of 2004.

Draft minutes from a joint meeting on 13 May 2008 between the Portfolio Committee on Environmental Affairs and Tourism and the Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Energy regarding legislative amendments to environmental and mineral resource management.

This draft guide outlines the procedures for the suspension and termination of grants awarded by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). It defines the conditions under which the IAI or a grantee may end a project, the administrative steps for notification and corrective action, and the mechanisms for the informal resolution of disputes. Additionally, the document details policies regarding scientific misconduct, including the roles of the IAI and the grantees in investigating and penalizing such behavior.

This document is a draft guide outlining the procedures for the suspension and termination of projects funded by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). It defines the conditions under which grants may be halted, the administrative steps for notification and corrective action, the process for resolving disputes, and the policies regarding scientific misconduct.

A briefing from the Rules and Procedures Standing Committee of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) to the Executive Council (EC) regarding the definition of "basic support" within the IAI budget and the funding of delegate travel.

This briefing documents the actions and decisions taken during the 17th Meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on June 2-3, 2003, in Boulder, USA. The council addressed administrative restructuring, financial strategies for handling overdue contributions, the composition of scientific advisory committees, and the approval of the IAI's New Scientific Agenda.

The document outlines the conflict of interest and confidentiality rules for reviewers of proposals submitted to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), specifically within the Cooperative Research Networks (CRN) program.

This Letter of Intent outlines the formation of a consortium between the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), the International Council for Science (ICSU-ROLAC), and the UNESCO regional office to support Future Earth activities in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC).

This briefing document, prepared by Dr. Reynaldo Victoria on behalf of the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), requests nominations for two vacancies on the SAC to be filled during the 27th Conference of the Parties in June 2019.

This briefing document, drafted by the Directorate for the 33rd meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research, proposes a revision to the formal procedures for granting permanent observer status to simplify the process and align it with other intergovernmental organizations.

This guide from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research establishes the policy and procedures for managing conflicts of interest for personnel and consultants involved in the organization's activities.

Minutes from the 32nd Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Council, held June 16-17, 2011, in Asunción, Paraguay. The meeting focused on the process for selecting a new host country for the IAI Directorate, establishing an ad hoc committee to evaluate proposals, and strengthening institutional partnerships and funding strategies.

The minutes of the 36th Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Council, held on June 14, 2013, in Montevideo, Uruguay, detail discussions on establishing a science-policy advisory committee, strategies to increase member country engagement and funding, and administrative policies regarding personnel contracting.