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The IAI is launching a Regional Assessment to map the global change policy and decision-making landscapes of its member countries. By identifying specific decisions impacted by global environmental change (GEC) where science information is lacking, the IAI aims to align its research funding and collaboration efforts with the actual needs of the Parties. The process involves scoping workshops, electronic surveys, and interviews, with a final report expected by May 2022.

The IAI and SECTEI have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on science diplomacy and government scientific advisory, specifically focusing on global environmental change and sustainable development. A primary initial activity is the integration of Mexico City scientific advisors into the IAI Science, Technology and Policy Fellowship (STeP) program. Under this agreement, SECTEI will propose at least four fellows for the 2020-2021 period and manage their institutional conditions, while the IAI will provide professional training, fund two international trips per fellow, and facilitate international networking. The collaboration aims to strengthen the 'Catedra de Diplomacia y Patrimonio de la Ciencia' and the 'Programa de Estancias de Interfaz Ciencia-Politica de la Ciudad de México' to ensure public policy is based on scientific evidence.

The STeP Fellowship Pilot Program is a strategic initiative by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) to bridge the gap between scientific research and policy-making in Latin America and the Caribbean. The program places scientists in host institutions for two years, providing them with professional development in leadership, communication, and science diplomacy. The IAI manages the training and networking, while host institutions provide stipends and define national priority areas. Initial cohorts were launched in Argentina and Mexico in 2020, with the program utilizing a model based on the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships.

The document is a formal agreement between the IAI and CREA to collaborate on projects involving global change, agro-industry, and natural resources. It outlines the objective of strengthening local and regional capacities to face climate challenges and defines the administrative terms of the partnership, including intellectual property, dispute resolution, and a five-year duration.

The document outlines the evolution of the IAI's Scientific Agenda, moving from seven initial research areas to four broad themes. It presents a revised version of these themes—covering climate variability, comparative ecosystem studies, chemical composition of the environment, and human dimensions—to be adopted by the Conference of the Parties.

The AAAS and IAI have entered into a five-year agreement, effective September 14, 2018, to collaborate on science, education, and capacity building related to global environmental change in the Americas. The partnership aims to strengthen scientific contributions to policy and support the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development through joint activities such as high-level conferences, science diplomacy workshops, and sustainability research. A Joint Steering Committee will oversee the coordination and evaluation of these efforts, with both parties maintaining their institutional autonomy and assuming their own costs unless otherwise agreed.

The document outlines a formal partnership between IAI and the IPBES Secretariat to strengthen the science-policy interface for biodiversity in the Americas. The cooperation focuses on integrating regional data into IPBES assessments, addressing knowledge gaps, and supporting the implementation of the IPBES Work Programme within IAI member countries. It defines operational guidelines for bilateral meetings, intellectual property, fundraising, and the use of official logos, with an initial duration ending on 30 May 2019.

The paper proposes using agent-based modeling (ABM) to unify the study of tourism and migration under a single 'population mobility' framework. It highlights how both are driven by the pursuit of wellbeing and are increasingly influenced by global environmental change. The author details how ABM's ability to handle agent heterogeneity, internal decision-making complexity, and social interactions makes it ideal for simulating complex social-ecological systems. The discussion explores common challenges, such as the 'sense of invasion' felt by locals in mass tourism hubs like Venice and Barcelona, and the role of migration as a legitimate adaptation strategy to climate change. The paper concludes that a combined perspective can better address economic sustainability, cultural identity preservation, and the impacts of global environmental change on human movement.

The document synthesizes findings from the Arctic Resilience Report, emphasizing that while the drivers of Arctic change are largely external, building resilience requires internal action and an integrated understanding of social-environmental interactions. It warns of 19 identified instances where climate change and other drivers could trigger abrupt, irreversible shifts with significant implications for communities and global systems.

The extraordinary CoP of the IAI, held on March 9, 2017, in Panama City, resulted in the unanimous election of Dr. Marcos Regis da Silva as Executive Director. The meeting included the appointment of a steering committee, the verification of credentials for twelve member delegations, and a review of the selection process conducted by a search committee.

The Mistra Geopolitics programme, running from 2017 to 2020, is an interdisciplinary research effort involving six Swedish core partners and international institutes. It aims to help Sweden navigate geopolitical insecurity and leverage innovation to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. The programme is organized into five work packages: WP1 focuses on the frame of geopolitics and security in the Anthropocene; WP2 analyzes transnational impacts on Sweden including trade and migration; WP3 examines global governance responses to environmental security risks; WP4 explores the link between geopolitical landscapes and the SDGs; and WP5 integrates these findings through a co-creation process and foresight scenarios to strengthen Swedish competitiveness.

The document reports on Arctic sustainability research as part of the ICARP-III process, highlighting the region's vulnerability to climatic and socio-economic changes and the need for prioritized research agendas.

The IAI Executive Director Search Committee reports a delay in the selection process due to ambiguities regarding term limits and eligibility, specifically concerning the current Director, Holm Tiessen. The committee recommends suspending the current search to establish a formal, open advertisement and review process, rather than relying solely on member nominations. Proposed guidelines include a clear definition of the Director's term of service, a requirement for a transition overlap between incoming and outgoing directors, and a set of professional qualifications including 5-10 years of experience in scientific research grant management and proficiency in English and Spanish or Portuguese.

The IAI activities plan for 2015-2016 focuses on completing a tripartite institutional structure across Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay, while advancing interdisciplinary research and capacity building. Key initiatives include a small grants call on ecosystem services in adaptation, professional development seminars in Colombia and Panama, and the development of four global environmental change seminars for 2016-2018. The institute also continues its engagement with IPBES and the UNFCCC SBSTA process.

The research identifies a 'procedural vulnerability' in climate change studies where Indigenous perceptions of environmental change, rooted in 'Dreaming', are marginalised by Western scientific discourses of risk. The author argues that adaptation efforts in remote Indigenous Australian communities risk failure if they ignore cosmologically embedded risks, assume universal vulnerability based on ecosystem reliance, or fail to recognise colonisation as an ongoing disaster. Such failures may lead to policies that move people away from colonial-defined risks but into risks defined by the Indigenous communities themselves.

A letter from a coalition of NGOs to Prime Minister David Cameron advocating for a comprehensive, transparent, and non-military-centric approach to the 2015 National Security Strategy (NSS) and Defence and Security Review (DSR). The authors argue that the UK should shift away from prioritizing force projection and instead address the root causes of insecurity, suggesting that resources be reallocated from military procurement, such as nuclear submarines and aircraft carriers, toward renewable energy and flood risk mitigation.

The IAI Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) report details the selection of 10 international CRN3 teams and the ongoing effort to integrate social and natural sciences into regional research. It highlights a critical shortage of SAC members, with six vacancies opening in June 2013, and discusses the adoption of 'Future Earth' as a framework for global sustainability and the integration of the SAC with the new IAI Science Liaison Office in Brazil.

The document examines the PAARSS programme (1999-2007) in Mozambique, which integrated disaster risk reduction into water and sanitation services to build community resilience in flood-prone districts. It argues that ecosystem management is an undervalued but effective solution for mitigating hazards and reducing vulnerability, particularly as global environmental and climate changes increase disaster trends.

The report details a survey of 1,001 American adults conducted between December 2009 and January 2010. It tracks shifts in public perception of global warming, including a decline in the percentage of people who believe global warming is happening (from 71% in 2008 to 57% in 2010) and an increase in those who believe it is not happening (from 10% to 20%). The data also explores perceived causes, the perceived level of scientific consensus, personal and global risks, and trust in various information sources.

The IAI Strategic Plan (2010) establishes a framework for addressing global environmental change in the Americas through interdisciplinary research, regional networking, and science-policy dialogue. The plan emphasizes a shift toward 'needs-driven' science that integrates natural and social sciences to address vulnerability, adaptation, and mitigation. Key goals include enhancing capacity building for young scientists, promoting equitable access to research tools across the continent, and implementing adaptive management to respond to rapid environmental changes. The IAI aims to serve as an interface between the scientific community and decision-makers to support evidence-based policy and sustainable development, particularly for populations in developing countries most vulnerable to environmental risks.