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The IAI Directorate Report for June 2015 - May 2016 details the outcomes of the Small Grants for Collaborative Research in the Americas (SGP-CRA), the progress of the Third Collaborative Research Network Program (CRN3), and the establishment of the CONICET-IAI projects. The report emphasizes the integration of interdisciplinary science to inform policy and decision-making across the Americas.

This guide outlines the nomination and selection process for the Science Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). It details the criteria for candidate eligibility, the timeline for applications and elections in 2016, and the strategic purpose of the SPAC in bridging the gap between scientific research and policy-making.

The IAI Executive Directorate is implementing Decision XXV/28 to improve science communication for its research projects. Key actions include a 2017 workshop in Cancún, Mexico, collaboration with the IPCC and IPBES to align research with policy frameworks, the creation of a peer-reviewed special issue and website summaries, and plans for a science communication workshop in the Americas in coordination with the UNFCCC.

This report presents the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Strategic Plan for 2019–2044. The document outlines a 25-year roadmap designed to bridge the gap between science and policy, focusing on three primary themes: meeting the needs of member Parties regarding global environmental change, advancing science for sustainability in the Americas, and ensuring the long-term institutional sustainability of the IAI.

This report from the IAI Directorate, prepared for the twenty-seventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties in Brasilia, Brazil, details global outreach and cooperation activities conducted during the 2018-2019 intersessional period. It outlines partnerships with international bodies such as IPBES, UNOSSC, and the GCF to enhance the science-policy interface and facilitate the dissemination of scientific knowledge for national and international policy implementation.

This briefing document, prepared by Dr. Reynaldo Victoria on behalf of the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), requests nominations for two vacancies on the SAC to be filled during the 27th Conference of the Parties in June 2019.

This report from the President of the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) provides an update on the committee's activities, membership status, and recommendations regarding ethical standards for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) ahead of the 27th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-27) in Brasilia.

This document consists of a report from the 27th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-27) to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Brasilia, Brazil, from 5 to 6 June 2019, and a subsequent administrative document from March 2020 requesting the formal approval of that report at CoP-28.

This document outlines the proposed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Strategic Plan (2019-2044). It defines a framework for measuring organizational performance, scientific impact, and growth through prospective and retrospective metrics to be reviewed every three to six years.

This document outlines the draft Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics designed to measure the success of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) 25-year Strategic Plan (2019–2044). It establishes a framework of leading and lagging metrics to assess organizational performance across themes such as fundraising, open data, capacity building, and science-policy integration in the Americas.

This report summarizes the activities of the Science Diplomacy Center (SDC) Steering Committee during the 2022-2023 intersessional period. It details two primary meetings held in Uruguay and the United States to define the SDC's vision, mission, and goals, and to identify priority activities aimed at strengthening the science-policy interface across the Americas.

This report details the activities of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Directorate from June 1, 2024, to April 2025. It focuses on implementing decisions from the 32nd Conference of the Parties (CoP-32), expanding institutional partnerships, advancing transdisciplinary research on climate, health, and oceans, and strengthening science diplomacy through the IAI Science Diplomacy Center and the STeP Fellowship program.

The document outlines the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) program plan for 1998-1999 and beyond. It details strategic goals for scientific development, capacity building, and financial sustainability, alongside a work plan of funded activities and a list of potential future initiatives focused on climate monitoring and disaster preparedness in the Americas.

A 1998 Statement of Intent between the United States and Chile to launch the Pan-American Climate Information System for Disaster Preparedness (PACIS) to reduce disasters and improve decision-making regarding climate fluctuations.

This director's report from June 1998 analyzes the activities of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) between July 1997 and May 1998. It details institutional growth in membership, the administration of scientific projects such as the Initial Scientific Program (ISP) and the Climate Research Network (CRN), and strategic collaborations with international organizations like NOAA, NASA, and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

This report documents the proceedings of the ninth meeting of the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Santiago, Chile, from April 14 to 16, 1998. The meeting focused on updating the IAI's scientific agenda, reviewing current research programs, planning future workshops, and discussing collaborations with international bodies like the International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme (IGBP).

This document is an annex to a science report from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research, dated April 30, 1998. It consists of a series of tables detailing the status of project reports, scientific meeting presentations, student support, and the evaluation of pre-proposals related to climate change and global change research in the Americas.

This June 1998 report from the Chief Scientific Officer of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) synthesizes the progress of two primary scientific programs: the Initial Scientific Program (ISP) and the Cooperative Research Networks (CRN).

The report documents the 23rd Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC), held in Toronto, Canada, from April 19-21, 2006. The meeting focused on developing a strategic plan to enhance the policy relevance of global environmental change (GEC) science in the Americas, addressing the balance between fundamental research and science assessments, and managing the allocation of remaining funds for the second Core Research Network (CRN II).

The document is a report of the 23rd meeting of the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Toronto, Canada, from April 19 to 21, 2006. The meeting focused on developing a strategic plan for the IAI's next decade, strengthening the connection between global environmental change (CAG) science and policy, and managing research funds and ethical guidelines for human research.