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A briefing from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) regarding the nomination process for two vacancies on the Science Advisory Committee (SAC) to be filled during the 26th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties in June 2018.

A briefing from the President of the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) requesting the nomination of two members to the SAC for the 26th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) in June 2018.

This report from the IAI Directorate Science-Policy, prepared for the 26th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) in Antigua, Guatemala, details activities undertaken to improve the provision of scientific information to governments for public policy development. It outlines the Directorate's efforts to establish relationships with multilateral environmental agreements, enhance the capacity of IAI Parties, and increase the visibility of the IAI among non-Parties and under-engaged members.

The report from the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details activities and strategies to strengthen the science-policy interface. It focuses on providing scientific information to governments for policy-making, enhancing cooperation with multilateral environmental agreements, and increasing the visibility of the IAI among member and non-member states in the Americas.

This report from the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details capacity-building activities conducted between the 25th and 26th Conferences of the Parties (2017-2018). It highlights the implementation of inter- and transdisciplinary training, science-policy integration, and the use of seed grants to foster regional scientific cooperation and communication.

A notification from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) announcing that the Belmont Forum Executive Council has accepted an Expression of Interest for the IAI Directorate to host the Belmont Forum Secretariat in Montevideo, Uruguay.

A notification from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) announcing that its Executive Directorate in Montevideo, Uruguay, will host the Secretariat of the Belmont Forum.

The IAI Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) report from June 2017 details the committee's activities, including the election of Edwin Castellanos as chair, participation in international climate dialogues, and the planning of two publications to mark the IAI's 25th anniversary.

The June 2017 report from the IAI's Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) details its activities, including the proposal for two 25th-anniversary publications, participation in the SBSTA Research Dialogue in Germany and a professional development seminar in the Dominican Republic, and its role in selecting a new IAI Director. The SAC also recommended diversifying its membership to include more social scientists and better geographic representation across the Americas.

The Independent Auditors’ Report for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) provides the financial statements for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2016, and June 30, 2015. The report details the Institute's revenues, expenses, and net assets, highlighting its reliance on member nation contributions and grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support regional global change research and capacity building in the Americas.

This briefing by the Climate Bonds Initiative explains the structure and potential of Green Covered Bonds, highlighting their ability to provide low-cost, long-term financing for climate-friendly infrastructure and buildings through a 'Dual Recourse' mechanism.

This briefing paper by the Climate Bonds Initiative explains the structure of covered bonds and argues for their application to low-carbon finance. It highlights how the dual recourse structure of covered bonds—providing claims over both a dedicated asset pool and the issuer—can lower funding costs for banks and increase institutional investment in green infrastructure and energy-efficient buildings.

The Executive Director Search Committee of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) issued a progress report recommending the suspension of the current director search to establish a clear, transparent, and open procedure for future nominations. The committee highlighted ambiguities in the IAI Agreement regarding term limits and eligibility, specifically concerning the current director, Holm Tiessen, and proposed a standardized process including open advertisements and defined qualifications to be endorsed by the Conference of the Parties (CoP).

This report from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details the findings of the Executive Director (ED) Search Committee as of June 6, 2016. It addresses a dispute regarding the eligibility of the incumbent director, Holm Tiessen, and proposes a new, more transparent and open process for selecting the ED to be presented to the Conference of the Parties (CoP) in Santiago.

Minutes from the 41st Meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on June 14, 2016, in Santiago, Chile. The meeting focused on governance implementation, open science strategies, financial reports, and the selection process for the Executive Director.

The 2016 report from the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) provides recommendations to the Conference of the Parties (CoP) to enhance regional research, capacity building, and the integration of natural and social sciences to address environmental and social crises in the Americas.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) is seeking nominations for two vacancies on its Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) to be filled in June 2016. The SAC seeks internationally recognized scientists with PhDs and strong research records, specifically requesting expertise in climate sciences, ecosystem services/biodiversity, and human sciences. The selection process emphasizes geographic, gender, and ethnic balance, with a specific call for minority representation.

This science report from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details the outcomes of the Small Grants for Cooperative Research in the Americas (SGP-CRA) and the Third Cooperative Research Networks program (CRN3) between June 2015 and May 2016. It highlights the transition toward interdisciplinary research and the application of scientific findings to legislative and policy decisions across the Americas.

This report, published in November 2015 by Climate Focus and partners, establishes an assessment framework and provides an initial progress report on the ten goals of the New York Declaration on Forests (NYDF). It evaluates the status of global efforts to halt natural forest loss, restore degraded lands, and improve forest governance one year after the NYDF's September 2014 signing.

The June 2015 report from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) evaluates the progress of interdisciplinary research programs in the Americas. The SAC emphasizes the success of combining natural and social sciences to create policy-relevant solutions but identifies a critical lack of regional data infrastructure to distribute these findings to decision-makers and the public.