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This research paper provides an introductory overview of Tunisia's political and economic trajectory, from its independence in 1956 through the 2010 revolution and subsequent democratic regression starting in 2021.

A briefing from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research notifying parties of re-nominations and new nominations for the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) and the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) ahead of the Thirty-Fourth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-34).

A notification from the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research regarding the composition of the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) and the Science and Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) ahead of the 34th Conference of the Parties (CoP-34).

This case study describes the design and installation of a submersible solar water pumping system by GadgetroniX in Morogoro, Tanzania, to provide a sustainable water supply for the client Jaluo Nassa Mtemi Katasiko.

This research paper examines how climate change exacerbates gender inequalities in Africa, detailing how women's social roles and limited resource access increase their vulnerability across six key impact areas, including health, food security, and gender-based violence.

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 media statement by the African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) arguing that Africa's water crisis is driven by a failing global financial system, chronic under-investment, and a debt crisis that prioritizes repayments over essential public services.

A media statement by the African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) issued on 13 February 2026, arguing that Africa's water crisis is a structural emergency caused by a broken global financial system that prioritizes debt repayment over essential public services and climate resilience.

The February 2026 Peace & Security Council Report by the Institute for Security Studies examines the declining influence of the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA), the gap between AU normative frameworks and electoral realities, the limited impact of informal consultations on post-coup transitions, and the critical economic necessity of improving water, sanitation, and hygiene (WaSH) infrastructure across Africa.

The 2026 Market Intelligence Report by GreenCape outlines investment opportunities in the Western Cape's water and sanitation sector, focusing on private sector participation in infrastructure and water-efficient sanitation solutions (WESS). It highlights a transition toward innovative procurement and financing models driven by declining public grants and regulatory reforms.

A case study on a three-year community-led watershed restoration project in the Minzir 01 micro-watershed of North Mecha, Ethiopia, demonstrating how rehabilitating degraded land can revive groundwater levels, restore seasonal streams, and improve local livelihoods.

The 33rd meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-33) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) took place in Asunción, Paraguay, on May 29-30, 2025. The meeting focused on strengthening regional scientific collaboration, advancing science diplomacy, and enhancing climate resilience across the Americas. Key outcomes included the adoption of 18 decisions, the creation of an Indigenous Peoples Advisory Committee (IPAC), the approval of an updated Open Science and Open Data Policy, and the admission of three new Associate members: the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the American Geophysical Union (AGU), and the Venezuelan Institute for Scientific Research (IVIC).

A notification from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) announcing the adoption of the Asunción Declaration on Water Security, Biodiversity, and Climate Resilience in the Americas during the 33rd Conference of the Parties (CoP-33).

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.

The Declaration of the Parties and Associated Institutions of the IAI, issued during the 33rd Meeting of the Conference of the Parties in Asunción, Paraguay, outlines a commitment to enhancing water security, biodiversity, and climate resilience in the Americas through transdisciplinary science, open data sharing, and science diplomacy.

This report documents a side event held during the 33rd Conference of the Parties (CoP-33) in Asunción, Paraguay, on May 28, 2025. Co-organized by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and other regional and international bodies, the event focused on formulating recommendations for drought management, improving early warning systems (EWS), and enhancing science-policy integration to support vulnerable sectors in Paraguay and the wider Americas.

This report documents a hybrid event held on May 28, 2025, in Asunción, Paraguay, organized by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and partners. The event focused on formulating recommendations for drought management in the Americas, specifically regarding early warning systems (EWS), regional collaboration, and the integration of scientific research into public policy to support vulnerable productive sectors.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) has issued a notification regarding the draft Declaration of Asunción on Water Security, Biodiversity, and Climate Resilience in the Americas, which is slated for endorsement at the 33rd Conference of the Parties (CoP-33) in Paraguay.

A statement issued by the Parties and Associates of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) during its 33rd Conference of the Parties in Asunción, Paraguay, in May 2025. The document outlines commitments to enhance water security, biodiversity, and climate resilience in the Americas through transdisciplinary science, regional cooperation, and improved early warning systems.

A case study detailing the installation of a solar-powered water pumping system by GadgetroniX in Kizimbani, Pemba, Tanzania, to replace unreliable grid and fuel-powered systems.