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The Science Diplomacy Center (SDC) is a regional initiative launched by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) to strengthen the interface between science and policy in the Americas. The center aims to provide government officials and experts with the tools and knowledge necessary to address complex, transboundary global change challenges, such as climate change and biodiversity loss, through multinational collaboration and evidence-based decision-making.

This concept proposal, developed by Brazil/INPE and revised in June 1996, outlines the establishment of the IAI Data and Information System (IAI-DIS). The system is designed as a regional network of distributed data nodes to improve the accessibility of Global Change research data across the Americas, particularly addressing the infrastructure gap between developed and developing countries.

This report details the contributions of Dr. Armando Rabuffetti, former Executive Director of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), regarding the institution's institutional design, scientific achievements, and strategic challenges in engaging governments for global change research in the Americas.

This statement from the Instituto Nacional de Ecología (INE) outlines Mexico's proposed national research priorities for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). The document advocates for a shift toward identifying and addressing priority problems affecting the Americas, specifically focusing on integrated climate variability assessments, greenhouse gas mitigation in the energy and forestry sectors, and the co-benefits of reducing local and global emissions for human health and ecosystems.

This statement outlines the United States' approach to climate research through the U.S. Climate Change Research Initiative (CCRI) and the Climate Change Science Program (CCSP), while affirming its support for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI).

This fact sheet describes the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), an intergovernmental organization serving 19 member states in the Americas. It outlines the IAI's mission to support transdisciplinary research and science-policy integration to address global change issues, highlighting specific programs focused on health, tropical forests, and early-career researcher fellowships.

This fact sheet describes the activities of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and the Belmont Forum, specifically focusing on the Collaborative Research Actions (CRAs) regarding Climate, Environment and Health (CEH).

This fact sheet describes the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), an intergovernmental organization serving 19 member states in the Americas. It outlines the IAI's mission to promote scientific excellence, international cooperation, and evidence-based decision-making to achieve sustainable Americas through transdisciplinary research and capacity building.

This fact sheet describes the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), an intergovernmental organization serving 19 member states in the Americas. It outlines the IAI's mission to promote scientific excellence, international cooperation, and evidence-based decision-making to achieve sustainable Americas through transdisciplinary research and capacity building.

The document outlines the 2006/07 Annual Plan for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), focusing on integrating scientific research, capacity building, and policy relevance. Key initiatives include the transition from the first Cooperative Research Network (CRN I) to the second (CRN II), the implementation of administrative rationalization, and the expansion of strategic partnerships in the Americas to enhance the institute's role as an intergovernmental organization.

This report details the activities and progress of twelve projects under the second round of the Collaborative Research Network (CRN II) from September 1, 2006, to August 31, 2007. Managed by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), these projects focus on climate change, biodiversity, and environmental sustainability across the Americas, emphasizing interdisciplinary cooperation and stakeholder engagement.

This briefing outlines the nomination process and priority areas for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Science Advisory Council (SAC) for 2010, detailing the need to replace two members and the criteria for selecting new nominees to ensure scientific excellence and regional balance.

The report proposes the establishment and Terms of Reference for the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). The SPAC is intended to bridge the gap between scientific research and policy implementation through a nine-member committee of experts. The document details the committee's mandate, composition, and a proposed list of candidates, while incorporating feedback from policy-makers to ensure geographic and sectoral balance.

This report from the Executive Director of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) to the 22nd Conference of the Parties (CoP 22) outlines the proposed Terms of Reference and composition for the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC). The SPAC is designed to bridge the gap between the IAI's scientific network and policymakers to ensure research is applicable to decision-making regarding global change.

The IAI Directorate Report for July 2014 - May 2015 details the institute's efforts to integrate science and policy, manage collaborative research networks, and expand capacity building across the Americas. Key activities include the 'Lima 2014 Declaration on Biodiversity and Climate Change', the establishment of the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC), and the management of the CRN3 and SGP-CRA research programs.

A briefing from the Chair and members of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Science Advisory Committee (SAC) requesting the Conference of the Parties (CoP) to nominate two scientists to fill vacancies occurring in June 2015.

This guide outlines the process used by the Government of Canada in 2014 to identify and nominate candidates for the Science Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). It details the selection criteria, the role of the Science Policy Roundtable in evaluating applicants, and the general purpose of the SPAC in bridging the gap between scientific research and policy-making.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) established the Science Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) to strengthen links between scientific research and policy-making communities, specifically focusing on adaptation strategies, methodologies, and tools for the Americas.

This report outlines the establishment and guiding principles of the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). Created during the 21st Conference of the Parties (CoP) in Montevideo, Uruguay, the SPAC is tasked with developing strategies to strengthen links between the IAI's scientific network and policymakers, specifically focusing on adaptation strategies, methodologies, and tools to address global changes in the Americas.

The June 2016 report from the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) to the Conference of the Parties (CoP) outlines recommendations for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) to better address regional crises in the Americas through integrated natural and social science research, restructured funding calls, and improved data infrastructure.