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This preliminary report outlines the development of a strategic plan for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). It evaluates the Institute's achievements since 1994, specifically its success in developing scientific capacities in the Americas and producing high-quality natural science. The document emphasizes the need to bridge the gap between scientists and decision-makers to ensure that research leads to "informed decisions" without compromising scientific rigor. It proposes maintaining the current broad scientific agenda for the next 15 years while improving the methodology of implementation to increase social and political relevance.

This report details the activities of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) during the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) held in Johannesburg, South Africa, in August and September 2002. It outlines the IAI's participation in official sessions and alternative forums, specifically focusing on climate change, biodiversity, and ecosystem monitoring.

The IISD Experimental Lakes Area (IISD-ELA) is a natural laboratory in northwestern Ontario, Canada, consisting of 58 small lakes and their watersheds used for whole-ecosystem scientific research. Operated by the International Institute for Sustainable Development, the facility conducts experiments to inform environmental policies and regulations regarding climate change, pollutants, and water management.