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This research paper examines the hydrological impacts of tree plantations in South America, noting that while they expand by 5,000 km²/year, their effect on water yields and soil salinity varies significantly based on climate, topography, and the type of native vegetation replaced.

This research paper examines how replacing native dry forests with pastures to increase livestock productivity affects water flow partitioning in the Arid Chaco plains of San Luis, Argentina.

The report warns that the Amazon is nearing a tipping point where deforestation disrupts the water cycle, causing a 'domino effect' of degradation. CPI/PUC-Rio modeling shows that for every 100 trees deforested, 22 more die in distant areas due to water loss. If deforestation reaches 40%, the forest could lose 60% of its vegetation density and face climate collapse.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative and the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (CPI/PUC-Rio) examines how deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest triggers a 'domino effect' of degradation in distant areas by disrupting the water cycle and 'flying rivers'. Using a climate-forest model, the authors demonstrate that deforestation reduces rainfall downwind, leading to further tree death and potentially pushing the forest toward a tipping point and climate collapse.

This report from the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details activities and progress between June and November 2003. It outlines the implementation of six strategic goals focused on strengthening Collaborative Research Networks (CRNs), capacity building in scientifically weaker member countries, and increasing the institute's visibility through international partnerships and educational institutes.

This guide, authored by Dr Qamar Chaudhry of the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN), outlines key findings from the first section of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) regarding the physical science of climate change.

This fact sheet from the World Resources Institute outlines seven enabling principles for achieving water security and climate-resilient development, based on the IPCC Working Group II 2022 report, and introduces the Adaptation Action Coalition (AAC).