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This report details the activities and achievements of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Directorate during the 2022-2023 intersessional period. It outlines progress in science-policy interfaces, capacity building, and the implementation of the IAI Strategic Plan, focusing on climate change, health, and science diplomacy across the Americas.

This report details the activities and achievements of the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) during the 2022-2023 intersessional period. The document outlines progress in science-policy interfaces, capacity building, strategic partnerships, and the implementation of the IAI Strategic Plan, focusing on climate change, environmental health, and scientific diplomacy across the Americas.

This briefing analyzes the impact of Germany's new feminist foreign policy on its relations with Africa, specifically examining the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development's (BMZ) 2023 Africa Strategy. While the author acknowledges the potential for a positive realignment based on respect and reciprocity, the document argues that the current approach is inconsistent, primarily limiting feminist principles to development cooperation rather than integrating them across all foreign policy domains such as security, trade, and climate policy.

This report by the Institute for Security Studies analyzes Tunisia's development trajectory toward 2040. It examines the country's current economic stagnation, demographic shifts, and vulnerabilities to climate change, while proposing three alternative policy pathways—Going for Growth, Leapfrogging, and Sustainability & Equality—to unlock the nation's human capital and improve governance.

This report compares three potential development scenarios for Tunisia leading up to 2040—Going for Growth, Leapfrogging, and Sustainability & Equality—against a 'Current Path' baseline. It evaluates their impacts on GDP, poverty, inequality, food security, and carbon emissions, highlighting that while all scenarios improve economic outcomes, they present different trade-offs regarding environmental sustainability and food independence.

This special report from the Institute for Security Studies examines the agricultural sector and climate change vulnerabilities in Tunisia, highlighting low crop yields, high food dependence, and the projected economic and environmental impacts of rising temperatures and sea levels through 2040 and 2050.

This case study by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the impact of the 2020 floods in Naivasha, Kenya, specifically focusing on the Kihoto informal settlement. It details the displacement of residents, the loss of livelihoods, and the intersection of climate-driven flooding with the Covid-19 pandemic, while documenting the community's resilience and their specific demands for government support and infrastructure.

The Environmental and Social Performance Management Systems (ESPM) Manual, published by FSD Africa in May 2023, establishes the procedures for implementing the organization's Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) and Impact Policy. It provides a risk-based framework for integrating environmental, social, and impact (ES&I) considerations across the entire lifecycle of grant funding and risk capital investments in sub-Saharan Africa. The manual details specific screening, due diligence, monitoring, and reporting requirements for grantees and investees, with a specialized Gender Lens Investing (GLI) framework for the FSD Africa Investments (FSDAi) pillar.

This briefing from the IAI Directorate provides an update on the partnership between the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and the Belmont Forum, detailing the IAI's role as a member and co-Chair, and its participation in several Collaborative Research Actions (CRAs).

This briefing from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) updates the Conference of the Parties on its partnership with the Belmont Forum and its involvement in Collaborative Research Actions (CRAs) to address global change challenges in the Americas.

In a speech delivered at the South African Institute of International Affairs on 26 April 2023, President Sauli Niinistö of Finland addresses the intersection of global crises, including climate change, food insecurity, and the war in Ukraine. He emphasizes the necessity of international cooperation, the importance of a fair climate transition for Africa, and Finland's decision to join NATO in response to Russian aggression.

A notification from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) announcing that the preliminary reports from the 2023 extraordinary meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) are available for review and comment.

Prepared remarks for the Sussex School for Progressive Futures outlining the mission of the Global Research and Action Network for a New Eco-Social Contract, which seeks to overhaul the 20th-century social contract to address climate breakdown, inequality, and human rights.

This policy brief examines Germany's adoption of a Feminist Foreign Policy (FFP) and its application to Africa, specifically through the Federal Ministry for Economic Development and Cooperation's (BMZ) 2023 Africa Strategy. The author argues that while the strategy shows normative progress by aligning with African-led priorities and addressing colonial legacies, the 'feminist reflex' remains largely confined to international development rather than being integrated across all foreign policy domains such as trade, security, and migration.

This report presents seven perspectives from the AgriFoSe2030 project on the food crisis and agricultural interlinkages in East Africa and Southeast Asia, detailing how specific project interventions aim to improve food security and system resilience.

This report analyzes sustainable production and consumption trends in the global banana industry, focusing on the role of voluntary sustainability standards (VSS) in supporting producers against price fluctuations and environmental risks.

The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) submitted a statement to the 52nd Session of the Human Rights Council supporting the Special Rapporteur's report on women, girls, and the right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment. CIEL emphasizes that addressing fossil fuels and the petrochemical industry is essential to protecting the rights of women and girls, who are disproportionately affected by the triple planetary crisis and microplastics.

This case study describes the work of Mountain Harvest, an intermediary organization in Uganda that supports 850 smallholder coffee farmers in the Mount Elgon region. The organization utilizes a commercial business model focused on premium, organic, and ethically traded coffee to help farmers bypass commodity pricing and secure higher prices. To combat climate change and seasonality, Mountain Harvest promotes regenerative agriculture and income diversification through additional crops and livestock. The organization also seeks to improve the livelihoods of 'invisible workers,' specifically female hand sorters who often earn less than $1 a day.

This policy brief, published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) in March 2023, examines whether voluntary sustainability standards (VSS) can help reduce poverty among smallholder farmers. Based on a 2021 study that analyzed 13 VSS initiatives, 12 meta-studies, and 57 interviews across six countries, the document argues that VSS can be a tool for poverty reduction when integrated into broader strategies. It identifies key barriers to access for smallholders and provides recommendations for VSS designers and policymakers to enhance the socio-economic and environmental benefits of these standards.

The Institution-Specific Annex 2023 Document 02 outlines the funding guidelines and eligibility criteria for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) within the Belmont Forum/NSF – CRA CEH2 call. It specifies financial support for research projects in selected Latin American and Caribbean countries, emphasizing co-funding and transdisciplinary science.