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The 60th meeting of the Executive Council of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on January 8, 2026, focused on the institutional and financial crisis triggered by the United States' withdrawal from the organization. The Council discussed severe budget reductions, the need for institutional restructuring, and efforts to diversify funding through development banks and philanthropic organizations. The meeting concluded with the decision to convene an Extraordinary Conference of the Parties in March 2026 to address these challenges.

A statement issued by representatives from the Americas during the Scientific Diplomacy Forum in Panama (October 16-21, 2023), emphasizing scientific diplomacy as a tool to bridge gaps in science, technology, and innovation to address global challenges.

The report details the 59th meeting of the Executive Council of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on May 28, 2025, in Asunción, Paraguay. The meeting focused on approving the 2025–2026 operating budget, addressing funding deficits for regional research initiatives, and proposing a shift in how member states designate national representatives to ensure institutional continuity.

The Asunción Declaration, issued on May 30, 2025, by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and its associated institutions, outlines a commitment to enhancing water security, biodiversity, and climate resilience across the Americas through transdisciplinary science, regional cooperation, and the integration of diverse knowledge systems.

This briefing, prepared by the permanent representative of the United States to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), proposes that the American Geophysical Union (AGU) be invited to become an associate of the IAI. The document outlines the AGU's scientific reach, its commitment to open science and diversity, and its existing collaborations with IAI members and leadership.

This fact sheet outlines the benefits, funding, and participation of Argentina as a member country of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the 2025-2026 period.

This fact sheet outlines the funding, project participation, and institutional benefits available to Chile as a member of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the 2025-2026 period.

This fact sheet from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) outlines the benefits, opportunities, and specific projects available to Costa Rica as an IAI member country, focusing on scientific diplomacy, research funding, and capacity building.

This fact sheet from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) outlines research support and professional opportunities available to Cuba as an IAI Member Country for 2025-2026.

This fact sheet outlines the benefits, opportunities, and resources available to Ecuador as a member country of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), including funding for research, committee representation, and professional development programs.

This fact sheet outlines the benefits and opportunities provided by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for Mexico, detailing funding, scientific diplomacy training, and institutional participation.

This fact sheet outlines the benefits, opportunities, and resources available to Paraguay as a member country of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), focusing on scientific diplomacy, research funding, and institutional participation.

This fact sheet outlines the benefits, opportunities, and current engagements of Peru as a member country of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), focusing on scientific diplomacy, research funding, and institutional representation.

This fact sheet outlines the benefits, resources, and opportunities available to the Dominican Republic as a member country of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI).

A fact sheet detailing the benefits and opportunities available to Venezuela as a member country of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for 2025-2026.

The First Amendment to the Agreement for Scientific or Technological Cooperation between the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) and the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) extends the partnership's duration and expands the scope of collaboration to include equity, indigenous knowledge, and scientific diplomacy.

The document records the decisions made during the 32nd Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held via videoconference on May 22-23, 2024. The meeting focused on budget approvals, the adoption of a new Strategic Plan for 2024-2030, the expansion of institutional associates, and the planned relocation of the IAI Executive Directorate from Uruguay to Panama.

This report details the activities of the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) from July 1, 2023, to April 19, 2024. It outlines progress in collaborative research, scientific diplomacy, and thematic programs focusing on climate, health, oceans, and mountain science, as well as efforts to improve equity, diversity, and open data access.

A proposal by the National Secretariat for Science, Technology and Innovation (SENACYT) of Panama to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) to relocate its Executive Directorate to Panama City, specifically within the City of Knowledge (Ciudad del Saber).

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on February 1, 2024, establishing a collaboration between the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and DiploCientifica to promote scientific diplomacy and the science-policy interface in the Americas.