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This report from the IAI Directorate, on behalf of the Financial Working Group, outlines recommendations to ensure the financial stability of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). It proposes a phased increase in voluntary monetary contributions from member Parties and the introduction of in-kind contributions to support the IAI's expanding activities.

This fact sheet outlines the benefits, opportunities, and specific collaborations available to Uruguay as a member country of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the 2025-2026 period.

This briefing document from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Directorate lists four seed projects utilizing transdisciplinary approaches to address socio-economic environmental themes through networks of scientists, policy makers, and decision makers.

This logistical briefing provides travel, accommodation, and entry requirements for the 33rd Conference of the Parties (CoP-33) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), to be held in Asunción, Paraguay, in May 2025.

This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed on September 19, 2023, establishes a framework for cooperation in science, technology, and innovation between the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and the National Agency for Research and Innovation (ANII), both based in Montevideo, Uruguay.

A notification from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) detailing the outcomes of the 26th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-26) held from 20 to 21 June 2018.

A notification from the Executive Director of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) regarding outstanding financial contributions from member Parties following decisions made at the 26th Conference of the Parties in Antigua, Guatemala.

This project brief describes research conducted by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) on improving floodplain governance in over-built river basins, specifically focusing on the Paraná River downstream of the Porto Primavera dam in Brazil. The study aims to balance hydroelectric power generation with the maintenance of aquatic ecosystems and the socio-economic activities that depend on them.

This report, published by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), examines the multifaceted impacts of climate change across Latin America and the Caribbean. It highlights the disproportionate vulnerability of rural women, indigenous populations, and coastal communities, while discussing the intersection of environmental degradation with public health, education, and migration. The document advocates for a transdisciplinary approach to science that integrates local and ancestral knowledge to inform public policy and foster regional resilience.

This document records seven resolutions approved by the Conference of the Parties (CoP) during its Sixth Meeting held from June 17-18, 1999, in Ottawa, Canada. The resolutions cover administrative approvals, financial management, and an amendment to the Institute's establishing agreement.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Conference of the Parties (CoP) adopted eight resolutions during its eighteenth meeting on 15 and 16 June 2011 in Asuncion, Paraguay, covering budgetary approvals, personnel elections, and strategic planning.

This document outlines the formal selection process for the Director of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), detailing the composition of the Selection Committee, the multi-stage evaluation and interview process, and the final election by the Conference of the Parties (CoP).

Declaration No. 288 by the Honorable Chamber of Senators of the Paraguayan Nation declares the 33rd Conference of the Parties of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI CoP-33), the 59th Executive Council Meeting, and the Scientific Diplomacy Workshop for Drought Management to be of national interest.

The Standing Rules of the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research outline the composition, election process, meeting frequency, and governance of the committee.

This document outlines the rules and regulations for the Science and Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), detailing its composition, election processes, meeting frequency, and governance structures.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Start-Up Plan 1995 outlines the transition from interim governance to a fully operational Directorate. It details the transfer of functions from the Conference of the Parties (CoP) and Executive Council (EC) to an elected Director, the establishment of financial policies and core funding mechanisms, and the interim responsibilities of the Director pro tempore.

The IAI's STeP Pilot Fellowship Program is a regional initiative in Latin America and the Caribbean designed to train scientists and policymakers in science diplomacy, communication, and leadership. The program aims to integrate scientific evidence into public policy through a structured two-year professional development plan and the creation of an Inter-American networking platform. Key goals include establishing a 'Training of Trainers' model to ensure sustainability and fostering multinational collaborations to address global change and sustainable development.

This briefing note critiques the OECD's Two-Pillar international tax framework as undemocratic and biased toward high-income nations, arguing it fails to curb tax abuse by MNEs and the super-rich. It advocates for a UN Framework Convention on International Tax and Cooperation to ensure equitable participation and revenue mobilization for developing countries. The author urges South Africa to leverage its 2025 G20 Presidency to support the UN process and establish minimum global taxation standards for High Net Worth Individuals.

This fact sheet from the Institute for Economic Justice outlines the necessity and framework for a just transition within South Africa's food system. It argues that the current industrial food system is characterized by deep inequality, corporate dominance, and environmental degradation, and proposes a transition based on human rights, ecological stability, and equitable livelihoods.

This fact sheet by the Institute for Economic Justice describes the South African food system as an unsustainable, corporate-industrial model characterized by concentrated ownership, food insecurity, and environmental damage. It advocates for a 'just transition' toward agroecology and a system that treats food as a public good to ensure the right to food for all citizens.