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The minutes of the Twenty-Third Meeting of the IAI Executive Council (EC), held on December 9-10, 2006, in Panama City, detail the strategic shift of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research toward interdisciplinary science and policy relevance. The meeting covered the closure of the CRN I program, the launch of CRN II, the creation of a Small Grant Program for Human Dimensions (SGP-HD), and efforts to broaden the IAI's institutional base through alliances with organizations like RIOCC and IICA. Financial discussions focused on member country contribution arrears and the appointment of a new Administrative and Financial Officer.

This policy brief, published by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) in December 2006, examines the science-policy interface regarding Global Environmental Change (GEC). Drawing on an analysis by the Scientific Committee on Problems of the Environment (SCOPE) and the IAI, the document outlines the challenges of making science policy-relevant and proposes a cycle for integrating scientific knowledge into societal and political action in the Americas.

The Report of the IAI Directorate, presented in May 2005, outlines the activities of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research from July 2004 to May 2005. It emphasizes a strategic shift toward 'regional relevance' by bridging the gap between scientific research and policy-making, while detailing administrative updates, the transition to a second round of Collaborative Research Networks (CRN-II), and the implementation of training institutes in Mexico and Costa Rica.

The document contains the minutes of the Eleventh Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Conference of the Parties (CoP), held on June 30 and July 2, 2004, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The meeting focused on administrative governance, the recruitment of a new IAI Director, budget approvals for FY 2004/2005, and the election of members for the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) and the Executive Council (EC).

The report details the activities of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Directorate from July 2003 to June 2004. It focuses on improving institutional visibility, managing member state contributions, expanding international partnerships through Memoranda of Understanding, and implementing capacity-building training institutes across the Americas.

The document contains the minutes of the Seventeenth Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Council (EC), held on June 2-3, 2003, in Boulder, Colorado. The meeting focused on reviewing the IAI's science programs, financial status, and administrative rules, while approving a revised Science Agenda to be forwarded to the Conference of Parties (CoP X).

The document contains the minutes and resolutions of the Tenth Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Conference of the Parties (CoP), held on June 3 and 5, 2003, in Boulder, Colorado, USA. The meeting focused on approving the annual program and core budget for FY 2003/2004, updating the IAI Science Agenda, and addressing critical funding shortages caused by member country arrears.

This document outlines the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the External Review Committee (ERC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). Prepared by a Working Group in June 2001, the ToR establishes the mandate, membership, and focus for an external evaluation of the IAI's institutional and programmatic development to provide a "compass" for the institute's next decade.

This report outlines the training and education (T&E) activities of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) as of June 2001. The IAI focuses on capacity building in Latin America through scholarships, fellowships, and interdisciplinary summer institutes designed to foster collaboration between natural and social scientists across the Americas.

The minutes of the Tenth Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Council, held in Caracas, Venezuela, on December 2-3, 1999, detail institutional governance, funding strategies, and the approval of scientific capacity-building projects. Key outcomes include the funding of 11 PESCA projects, the adoption of a new fund-raising strategy, and the planning of a future strategic plan for the institute's scientific development.

This document is the report and action list of the Thirteenth Meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on July 17-18, 2001, in Panama City, Panama. The meeting focused on institutional governance, the status of scientific programs, financial challenges regarding core budget contributions, and the preparation for an external evaluation of the Institute.

The document contains the minutes of the 20th Meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on May 2-3, 2005, in Montreal, Canada. The meeting focused on institutional governance, financial budgeting for the 2005-2006 fiscal year, the progress of scientific research networks, and the enhancement of the institute's policy-science interface.

This briefing document, approved by the Conference of the Parties (CoP-VIII) in July 2001, outlines the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the External Review Committee (ERC) tasked with evaluating the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). The review aims to assess the IAI's institutional and programmatic development since its 1992 establishment, focusing on its ability to provide value to governments and improve social well-being in member countries.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) announced the IAI Small Grant Program (IAI-SGP) in November 2001. This competitive program provides funding for small research projects, workshops, and technical reports to foster collaborative global change research among scientists and institutions in IAI member countries, specifically aiming to build the foundation for future research networks.

This document records the decisions made during the fifth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Arlington, USA, on 4-5 June 1998. The meeting focused on administrative governance, budget approvals, the election of leadership, and the strategic direction of scientific research in the Americas.

This fact sheet describes the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), an intergovernmental organization serving 19 member states in the Americas. It outlines the IAI's mission to support transdisciplinary research and science-policy integration to address global change issues, highlighting specific programs focused on health, tropical forests, and early-career researcher fellowships.

This fact sheet describes the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), an intergovernmental organization serving 19 member states in the Americas. It outlines the IAI's mission to promote scientific excellence, international cooperation, and evidence-based decision-making to achieve sustainable Americas through transdisciplinary research and capacity building.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) established the Science Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) to strengthen links between scientific research and policy-making communities, specifically focusing on adaptation strategies, methodologies, and tools for the Americas.

The document outlines the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) program plan for 1998-1999 and beyond. It details strategic goals for scientific development, capacity building, and financial sustainability, alongside a work plan of funded activities and a list of potential future initiatives focused on climate monitoring and disaster preparedness in the Americas.

The report documents the 23rd Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC), held in Toronto, Canada, from April 19-21, 2006. The meeting focused on developing a strategic plan to enhance the policy relevance of global environmental change (GEC) science in the Americas, addressing the balance between fundamental research and science assessments, and managing the allocation of remaining funds for the second Core Research Network (CRN II).