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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 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).

This statement outlines the intention to form a consortium between the International Council for Science's regional office for Latin America and the Caribbean (ICSU-ROLAC), the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), and the regional office of UNESCO to support the Future Earth (FE) initiative in the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region.

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 report from the Ad hoc Committee on the Implementation of the IAI Tripartite Governance detailing the renewal of the Implementation Committee's term, the operational status of the Montevideo office, the wind-down of administrative tasks in Brazil, and the hiring of a director for the Science-Policy liaison office in Buenos Aires.

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.

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 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.

This briefing document from the IAI Directorate, prepared for the twenty-seventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties in June 2019, outlines the framework and current status of financial contributions to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). It emphasizes the distinction between core budget funding and extra-budgetary contributions used for programmatic activities.

This briefing document, prepared by Dr. Reynaldo Victoria on behalf of the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), requests nominations for two vacancies on the SAC to be filled during the 27th Conference of the Parties in June 2019.

This document consists of a report from the 27th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-27) to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Brasilia, Brazil, from 5 to 6 June 2019, and a subsequent administrative document from March 2020 requesting the formal approval of that report at CoP-28.

This document outlines the proposed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Strategic Plan (2019-2044). It defines a framework for measuring organizational performance, scientific impact, and growth through prospective and retrospective metrics to be reviewed every three to six years.

This briefing from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Directorate provides an overview of the financial status for the 2022-2023 fiscal year, detailing party contributions, budget performance, and administrative controls for the 31st meeting of the Conference of the Parties.

This briefing from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) presents the operating budget request for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and preliminary requests for 2024-2026. It details staffing changes, IT centralization in Uruguay, and a request for voluntary contribution increases from member countries to alleviate financial pressure caused by payment delays.

This document is a budget request prepared by the Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the 32nd meeting of the Conference of the Parties. It outlines the core budget requirements for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and preliminary requests for 2025-2027, detailing operational costs, staffing changes, and proposed country contributions.

This report details the activities of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Directorate from June 1, 2024, to April 2025. It focuses on implementing decisions from the 32nd Conference of the Parties (CoP-32), expanding institutional partnerships, advancing transdisciplinary research on climate, health, and oceans, and strengthening science diplomacy through the IAI Science Diplomacy Center and the STeP Fellowship program.

This briefing document, drafted by the Directorate for the 33rd meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research, proposes a revision to the formal procedures for granting permanent observer status to simplify the process and align it with other intergovernmental organizations.

This briefing from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) presents the core budget request for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and preliminary requests for 2026-2028, detailing administrative adjustments, operational costs, and a proposal for increased country contributions.

The report documents the proceedings of the Fourth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on June 11-12, 1997. The meeting focused on approving administrative policies, budgets, and scientific agendas, as well as electing leadership and committee members.