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The Bellagio Framework for Adaptation Assessment and Prioritization is a working paper by the World Resources Institute (WRI) that proposes a systematic approach to identifying core national adaptation functions. Developed during a November 2008 workshop in Italy, the framework aims to help countries identify capacity gaps, prioritize investments, and establish progress metrics for climate adaptation.

This briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the World Agroforestry Centre (ASB-ICRAF) outlines key messages for the Copenhagen climate talks based on workshops held in Vietnam and Kenya. It advocates for the inclusion of Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) and agriculture in international climate agreements, while emphasizing the need for balanced measurement requirements, regional cooperation to prevent leakage, and a phased implementation approach to support varying levels of national capacity.

This executive summary describes the Circumpolar Young Leaders (CYL) program and other initiatives aimed at training the next generation of northern leaders to address sustainable development in the Arctic. It identifies systemic barriers facing northern youth and recommends a coordinated regional strategy to build leadership capacity through education, mentorship, and increased indigenous ownership of training programs.

Minutes from the 26th Meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on June 17-18, 2008, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The document details discussions on scientific programming, financial status, strategic planning, and administrative relations with member countries and the host nation, Brazil.

The document contains the minutes of the Twenty-Fifth Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Council (EC), held on November 28-29, 2007, in Arlington, VA, USA. The meeting focused on the IAI's financial status, the results of an external review by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), and the initiation of a new strategic planning process.

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 document outlines the preliminary considerations and objectives for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Strategic Plan, as developed by the Strategic Planning Commission (CPE) in May 2008. It identifies the need for a new plan due to evolving scientific contexts and defines the goals for guiding the IAI's institutional agenda over the next 5-10 years.

This briefing outlines the preliminary considerations and framework developed by the Strategic Planning committee in May 2008 to guide the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) over the next 5-10 years.

This document is a budget request from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the 2008/2009 fiscal year, including preliminary projections for 2009-2011. It details the funding required for the IAI Directorate's operations, scientific programs, capacity building, and administrative costs, while outlining the expected contributions from member countries.

The document contains the minutes of the 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-XV) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on June 19-20, 2008. The meeting focused on national reports from member countries, the approval of the 2008-2009 annual program and operating budget, the development of a new strategic plan, and the election of members for the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) and the Executive Committee (CE).

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) proposes an interdisciplinary and intersectoral capacity building program designed to bridge the gap between scientists and government departments to improve environmental decision-making and adaptation to global change.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) proposes an interdisciplinary and intersectoral capacity-building program to improve environmental decision-making regarding global change. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between natural and social sciences, as well as between fragmented government departments, to ensure that scientific knowledge is integrated into policy and that science is developed with clear 'clients' in the political sector.

The document is a summary of the 27th meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC), held in Toronto, Canada, on May 7-8, 2008. The meeting focused on SAC governance, including the appointment of new leadership, the renewal of committee memberships, and the development of a science-policy proposal. It also detailed updates on IAI Directorate activities, strategic planning priorities, and communication improvements.

This policy brief by the Stockholm Environment Institute outlines recommendations to improve the use of climate science for 'anticipatory adaptation' in Africa. It emphasizes the need to bridge the gap between climate scientists and decision-makers, enhance local technical capacity for downscaling climate models, and leverage existing regional networks and platforms to manage climate change risks.

This fact sheet describes the scoping phase of a programme titled 'Building Long-Term Capacity for Managing and Adapting to Climate Change in Asia and Africa', funded by the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) and partnered with Global Change Systems for Analysis, Research and Training (START). The initiative aims to enhance the capacity of universities, research institutes, government, industry, and NGOs in selected least developed countries to manage risks associated with climate variability and change.

This policy brief, based on a 2008 study commissioned by the Rockefeller Foundation, examines the integration of climate change model information into agricultural decision-making in Africa. It identifies a significant gap between climate science producers and agricultural users, noting that vulnerability is driven by poverty, lack of infrastructure, and natural resource dependence. The document advocates for 'anticipatory adaptation' and the creation of multi-disciplinary platforms to bridge the communication gap between scientists and practitioners.

This report presents the findings of an external review conducted by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) on the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). The review evaluates the IAI's performance across its first 13 years, focusing on its scientific research, capacity building, funding, governance, and communication strategies.

The document contains the minutes of the 23rd Meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on December 9-10, 2006, in Panama City, Panama. The meeting focused on strategic institutional expansion, the transition between the Collaborative Research Network (CRN) I and II programs, financial status, and the scientific reorientation of the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) to better integrate human dimensions and policy relevance.

This executive summary describes the impact and research findings of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) internship program, which aims to develop the next generation of sustainable development leaders through on-the-job experience and international exposure.

This research paper by the Stockholm Environment Institute evaluates the Swedish Ozone Layer Protection programme (OLP), a bilateral initiative from 1999 to 2006 designed to support the implementation of the Montreal Protocol in developing countries and economies in transition. The report identifies country ownership, capacity building, and stakeholder participation as critical governance factors for the successful national phase-out of ozone-depleting substances (ODS). It argues that a shift from top-down regulation to bottom-up governance is necessary for sustainable implementation and provides recommendations for reforming the incentive structures of implementing agencies and the status of national ozone units.