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This fact sheet describes the activities of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and the Belmont Forum, specifically focusing on the Collaborative Research Actions (CRAs) regarding Climate, Environment and Health (CEH).

This fact sheet describes the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), an intergovernmental organization serving 19 member states in the Americas. It outlines the IAI's mission to promote scientific excellence, international cooperation, and evidence-based decision-making to achieve sustainable Americas through transdisciplinary research and capacity building.

This document outlines the annual activity plan for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the period of July 2007 to June 2008, detailing program launches, funding proposals, and training initiatives.

This report details the activities and progress of twelve projects under the second round of the Collaborative Research Network (CRN II) from September 1, 2006, to August 31, 2007. Managed by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), these projects focus on climate change, biodiversity, and environmental sustainability across the Americas, emphasizing interdisciplinary cooperation and stakeholder engagement.

This report by an ad hoc committee of the Inter-American Institute (IAI) evaluates proposals from Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay to host the IAI's Directorate and staff. The committee assessed each bid against 14 criteria, including facilities, legal immunities, tax status, and communications infrastructure, to determine the most suitable host country.

This document is a draft proposal for a Host Country Agreement between the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and a designated host country to regulate the establishment and operation of the IAI's headquarters.

This draft proposal outlines a restructuring of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Directorate into a distributed model. The plan aims to shift the IAI's support structure from a primary reliance on the US Government toward a more balanced participation from Southern countries by leveraging the capacities of three Mercosur nations: Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina.

The minutes of the Twenty-first IAI Conference of the Parties (CoP), held in Montevideo, Uruguay, on June 12-13, 2013, detail the governance, financial, and scientific progress of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research. The meeting focused on implementing a tripartite governance structure across Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay, approving the 2013-2014 core budget, and expanding science-policy liaison activities to better integrate natural and social sciences for decision-making.

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).

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) activity plan for July 2015 to June 2016 details institutional restructuring, research initiatives focused on ecosystem services and adaptation, and a series of capacity-building seminars across Latin America and the Caribbean.

This document presents the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) core budget request for the 2015/2016 fiscal year, along with preliminary estimates for 2016-2018. It details the funding required to maintain operations, monitor science programs, and manage the transition of the IAI Directorate.

A briefing from the Chair and members of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Science Advisory Committee (SAC) requesting the Conference of the Parties (CoP) to nominate two scientists to fill vacancies occurring in June 2015.

This guide outlines the process used by the Government of Canada in 2014 to identify and nominate candidates for the Science Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). It details the selection criteria, the role of the Science Policy Roundtable in evaluating applicants, and the general purpose of the SPAC in bridging the gap between scientific research and policy-making.

The IAI activities plan for July 2016 – June 2017 outlines institutional transitions, research initiatives focusing on interdisciplinarity and ecosystem services, capacity-building seminars across the Americas, and science-policy engagements with international bodies such as the UNFCCC, UNCBD, and IPBES.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) activity plan for July 2016 to June 2017 outlines institutional transitions, research initiatives focused on interdisciplinarity, capacity-building seminars, and science-policy engagement through international forums and partnerships.

This report from the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details activities and achievements between June 2015 and May 2016. It focuses on capacity building, the integration of science and policy, and the establishment of international partnerships to address climate change and biodiversity loss in the Americas.

The Report from the Executive Council Chair outlines actions taken by the Executive Council (EC) following the 23rd Conference of the Parties (CoP) in Lima, Peru, focusing on administrative governance, institutional partnerships, and leadership transitions within the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI).

The June 2016 report from the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) to the Conference of the Parties (CoP) outlines recommendations for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) to better address regional crises in the Americas through integrated natural and social science research, restructured funding calls, and improved data infrastructure.

The IAI Directorate Report for June 2015 - May 2016 details the outcomes of the Small Grants for Collaborative Research in the Americas (SGP-CRA), the progress of the Third Collaborative Research Network Program (CRN3), and the establishment of the CONICET-IAI projects. The report emphasizes the integration of interdisciplinary science to inform policy and decision-making across the Americas.

The document defines the Terms of Reference for the Open Science Commission (OSciC), which serves as an advisory body to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). The Commission, comprising members from Canada, Argentina, Brazil, and the USA, aims to develop open science policies, improve data accessibility, and foster collaborations with international initiatives.