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The 'Reglamento de la Conferencia de las Partes del Instituto Interamericano para la Investigación del Cambio Global' is a guide establishing the operational rules and procedures for the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). It details the protocols for participant accreditation, the organization of ordinary and extraordinary meetings, agenda setting, voting mechanisms, and the election or removal of the Executive Director and members of the Scientific Advisory Committee.

The Standing Rules of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), approved in June 2012, establish the governance, operational procedures, and electoral processes for the IAI's primary governing body.

The Standing Rules of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) establish the governance, composition, and operational procedures for the EC, which serves as the executive organ of the Conference of the Parties (CoP). The rules detail the management of regular and special meetings, the election of the Bureau, the formation of committees, and the protocols for voting and agenda setting.

The Standing Rules of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) establish the governance, operational procedures, and administrative requirements for the CoP. The document details the processes for participant accreditation, meeting organization, agenda setting, voting mechanisms, and the election and removal of the Director and Scientific Advisory Committee members.

This research paper outlines the necessity of a fundamental transformation of the global energy system to address interconnected challenges including high consumption, lack of energy access, climate change, air pollution, and energy security.

The document advocates for a human rights-based approach to climate finance to ensure rights considerations are integrated into the development and monitoring of institutions like the Green Climate Fund.

This policy briefing examines the governance challenges facing the forestry sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following a review of logging titles between 2006 and 2010. It highlights systemic issues including corruption, institutional incapacity, and a significant gap between legal policy and practical implementation, particularly regarding the involvement of local communities.

This document is a list of actions from the 31st Meeting of the Executive Council (CE) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Asunción, Paraguay, on June 14, 2011.

This policy brief by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) proposes a normative framework for the governance of climate finance in developing countries. Based on a 2010 civil society meeting in Cape Town and research across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, the document outlines priorities and principles to ensure that climate funding is just, effective, and driven by local developmental needs rather than donor priorities.

This document presents the draft Terms of Reference for a proposed Coordination subcomponent to support the Government of Kenya's Climate Change Action Plan. The Action Plan consists of eight interrelated subcomponents designed to implement the National Climate Change Response Strategy (NCCRS), with the Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources serving as the lead agency.

This report evaluates Integrated Place-based Management (IPM) initiatives, focusing on how goals are defined and how monitoring and evaluation frameworks measure long-term environmental and governance impacts. It analyzes Canadian and international case studies to identify trends in the transition from short-term project reporting to long-term, adaptive monitoring that combines outcome-based environmental indicators with process-based governance indicators.

This policy brief by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines the prevalence of fraud and corruption within agricultural and energy subsidy programs, noting a disparity between the high funding of these programs and the low resources allocated for their monitoring.

This 2010 report by the Stockholm Environment Institute analyzes the integration of ecosystem-based approaches into climate change adaptation and national development planning in Belize. It identifies key climatic and socio-economic drivers of change, develops future scenarios for 2050, and assesses the current state of Belize's governance system across four clusters: institutions and networks, strategies and policies, regulations and laws, and capacity and resources.

This report examines how increased transparency and a two-track approach—combining domestic accounting improvements with an international data-gathering regime—can accelerate the reform of fossil-fuel subsidies to support climate change and sustainable development goals.

This briefing by Malini Mehra argues that current government governance systems are ill-equipped to handle the uncertainty, scale, and complexity of climate change. The author contends that climate change is frequently miscategorized as a narrow environmental issue, leading to siloed policy responses and a lack of political priority. To make governance "fit for purpose," the document proposes a shift toward integrated climate risk management, high-level political mandates, statutory duties, and a fundamental culture change within civil service bureaucracies.

This research paper by Mike Muller provides guiding principles for development agencies to support national-level decision-making in developing countries facing climate change. Muller argues that adaptation should be integrated into existing national development goals and governance processes rather than treated as a separate, sectoral, or externally driven priority.

This briefing from the World Resources Institute explores the role of civil society organizations (CSOs) in supporting and holding national governments accountable for integrating climate change risks into policy and planning, particularly in developing countries.

This research paper by Oxfam America, published as part of the 2010 World Resources Report, examines how civil society organizations (CSOs) can support and hold national governments accountable in integrating climate change risks into policy. The authors argue that while CSOs are vital for emergency disaster response, their most significant contribution lies in addressing long-term climatic risks through mutual partnership with states and communities. Using research from seven countries, including Cambodia, the paper highlights the risks of top-down fund management and advocates for transformative citizen participation to ensure climate finance reaches the most vulnerable populations.

The Green Economy Coalition Steering Group Terms of Reference outline the governance structure, composition, and operational functions of the group responsible for guiding the Coalition's overall direction.

This seminar report details a presentation by Dr. Emma Archer and a response by Dr. Jakkie Cilliers on climate risk impacts and adaptation in Southern Africa. The event, hosted by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) in Pretoria on 22 June 2009, examined the vulnerability of sectors such as agriculture, water, and health, and discussed the role of governance and urbanization in mitigating climate-induced risks.