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The Declaration of Asunción, issued on May 30, 2025, outlines a commitment by IAI member countries and associated institutions to enhance climate resilience in the Americas. The parties pledge to strengthen multi-hazard early warning systems, promote transdisciplinary science, and foster scientific diplomacy to address the increasing frequency of extreme weather events. The declaration emphasizes the integration of indigenous and traditional knowledge and the exchange of open data to support evidence-based policy and sustainable management of water and ecosystems.

The report details a multi-stakeholder event focused on enhancing drought resilience in the Americas. It covers the role of the UNCCD in global drought economics, WMO climate findings for Latin America and the Caribbean, the technical requirements for drought early warning systems (EWS), and case studies from the Southern Cone and the Yacyretá hydroelectric plant. The document emphasizes the need for science-policy integration, innovative financing models involving the private sector, and the use of science diplomacy to coordinate regional responses to climate-driven water scarcity.

The document details a multi-stakeholder event focused on drought resilience in the Americas, highlighting the critical role of Early Warning Systems (EWS) and the need for better integration between scientific research and public policy. It discusses global trends in drought frequency, regional climate impacts in Latin America and the Caribbean, and specific case studies such as the SISSA project in the Southern Cone and water management at the Yacyretá hydroelectric plant. The report emphasizes the importance of scientific diplomacy, innovative financing models involving the private sector, and the necessity of co-designing climate services with end-users to ensure sustainability and effectiveness.

The document, prepared by Paraguay for the 33rd meeting of the Conference of the Parties in Asunción, argues that the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) meets the criteria under Article XI of the IAI Agreement to become an Associate. It highlights the WMO's regional presence in the Americas, its global leadership in climate cooperation through the Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS), and a history of collaboration with the IAI since 2022, including joint research on health, climate, and drought management.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) has issued a draft Declaration of Asunción on Water Security, Biodiversity, and Climate Resilience in the Americas. The document invites IAI Parties, Associates, and advisory committees to review and formally endorse the declaration during the 33rd Conference of the Parties (CoP-33) in Asunción, Paraguay, from 29-30 May 2025. The declaration is intended to advance scientific collaboration and policy action regarding the intersection of water, biodiversity, and climate resilience, aligning with Theme 2 of the IAI’s Scientific Agenda.

An event attribution study found that human-induced climate change increased the likelihood of the April 2025 extreme rainfall in the Central Mississippi river valley by approximately 40% and its intensity by 9%, though observational data suggests these increases could be as high as a factor of 2 to 5 in likelihood and 13-26% in intensity. The event caused at least 24 fatalities and estimated economic damages between $80 and $90 billion, with significant agricultural losses in Arkansas. The study highlights that while climate change amplified the event, effective early warnings from the US National Weather Service prevented a larger catastrophe, despite current staffing shortages in NWS field offices.

The IAI and its partners commit to enhancing regional resilience in the Americas by integrating transdisciplinary science into early warning systems for droughts and floods, promoting scientific diplomacy, and ensuring open data exchange to support agriculture, energy, and ecosystem management.

A study by World Weather Attribution found that human-induced climate change made a March 2025 heatwave in Central Asia approximately 4 °C hotter and three times more likely. The event saw temperatures exceeding 30 °C even at 1000m altitude, affecting regions including Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan. The analysis notes that climate models underestimate the recent increase in March temperatures, meaning the reported influence of climate change is a conservative estimate. The heatwave coincided with critical agricultural periods, such as the sowing of spring wheat in Kazakhstan and the flowering of export fruit crops, potentially impacting yields in a region where agriculture employs up to 50% of the workforce.

The report explores how traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) of the iTaukei people in Fiji serves as a cost-effective tool for climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction. It details specific TEK applications, such as traditional building techniques, food preservation, and natural early warning systems based on animal and plant behavior. The document also discusses the importance of traditional governance and spirituality in resilience and outlines current government efforts to revitalize and preserve this knowledge.

The IAAT project aims to support 431,700 direct beneficiaries in Mali by promoting Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) and agroforestry. The initiative focuses on improving extension services, developing inclusive value chains, and deploying low-carbon technologies such as solar irrigation and biodigesters. It targets a total GHG emission reduction of 2,446,543 tCO2eq over 15 years and the planting of 91,285 hectares of agroforestry trees. The project is implemented by Save the Children in collaboration with the Government of Mali, leveraging a Locally Led Adaptation (LLA) approach and synergies with the USAID-funded Albarka project.

The programme aims to protect approximately 1.52 million direct beneficiaries and 4.15 million indirect beneficiaries in the Amazon Basin from climate-induced water insecurity. It focuses on three components: strengthening hydro-meteorological knowledge and early warning systems, catalyzing investments in climate-resilient water, sanitation, and waste (WSW) infrastructure, and enhancing regional governance and transboundary cooperation. The initiative employs a mix of Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA), nature-based solutions (NbS), and advanced monitoring technologies to mitigate the impacts of extreme droughts and floods.

A World Weather Attribution analysis finds that human-induced climate change made the extreme heat in South Sudan in February 2025 at least 2C hotter and at least 10 times more likely. The report highlights that women and girls bear disproportionate impacts due to their roles in agriculture and unpaid care work, as well as systemic inequalities in education and health. The study notes that extreme heat exacerbates malnutrition for 860,000 children under five and increases risks for 1.1 million people in overcrowded shelters due to conflict.

The report argues that air pollution is a critical global health threat, causing 7 million premature deaths annually, and advocates for a systemic integration of air quality management within health systems. It outlines a five-part framework: conducting health impact assessments (HIAs), evaluating health system infrastructure and vulnerability, strengthening capacity through early warning systems and professional training, fostering intersectoral and transboundary leadership, and incorporating community needs into policy. Through global case studies, it demonstrates how tools like the WHO's AirQ+ software in Trinidad and Tobago, solarization of health centers in Chhattisgarh, India, and the transboundary haze management of ASEAN can reduce the health burden and improve system resilience.

The document examines how AI can support peacebuilding through early warning systems, digital dialogue, and humanitarian mapping, while warning against risks such as digital surveillance, misinformation, and algorithmic bias. It argues that AI must be treated as a supplementary tool governed by human rights and 'do no harm' principles, emphasizing the need for localized models and cross-sector collaboration to prevent the technology from exacerbating instability in fragile regions.

The report analyzes gender inequalities in Togo, specifically how climate change and natural disasters disproportionately affect women and girls. It outlines a gender mainstreaming strategy for a resilience project, including specific activities to address gender-specific vulnerabilities, promote women's economic empowerment, and mitigate risks of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH). The project is categorized as having a high value for its contribution to gender equality.

The COP29 Declaration on Green Digital Action outlines a framework to leverage digital innovation for greenhouse gas reduction and climate resilience while addressing the digital sector's own energy and water consumption, e-waste, and the digital divide.

The Council on Strategic Risks advocates for the restoration of Feed the Future and the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET), asserting that these programs mitigate national security risks by building food system resilience and providing critical forecasting for humanitarian responses. The text highlights that Feed the Future reduces migration intent in Honduras and that FEWS NET lowers the cost of humanitarian interventions. It references endorsements from former military commanders and bipartisan political support to emphasize that food security is an investment that prevents future conflict and reduces the need for costly US military or humanitarian spending.

The text describes the use of collaborative research networks—comprising academics, experts, officials, and social agents—to mitigate extreme climate events like droughts. It specifically highlights two projects: one providing climate services for southern South America and another creating a regional drought monitoring, prediction, and early warning system in the southwest of Buenos Aires Province, Argentina.

The document reports on interviews with 1,500 farmers in ten African mountain regions, identifying increased temperatures, reduced fog, and erratic rainfall as primary climatic changes. These changes have led to lower yields for maize, cassava, and coffee, as well as reduced milk production and increased soil erosion. Farmers are adapting through on-farm strategies like changing planting dates and adopting new crop varieties, though wealth and conflict significantly influence the capacity to adapt. The brief recommends improving access to credit and markets, enhancing knowledge exchange, and accounting for the impacts of violent conflict in adaptation planning.

The document examines the dual-use nature of AI in peacebuilding, highlighting its ability to forecast violence and scale civic inclusion while warning against risks like digital surveillance, algorithmic bias, and the erosion of human-led diplomacy. It argues for a hybrid approach that combines AI tools with local expertise and strict ethical governance to ensure technology supports stability rather than deepening conflict.