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The IAI financial statements for 2009 and 2010 report a total asset value of 3,179,158 USD as of June 30, 2010. The organization's activities are funded by member nations and international agencies, including the National Science Foundation (NSF), to support global change research in the Americas. The independent audit by BDO Trevisan Auditores Independentes concluded that the financial statements present the Institute's position fairly in accordance with US accounting principles.

The document is a formal cooperation agreement between FAPESP and IAI, designating FAPESP as an Associate of IAI. The partnership aims to promote excellence in scientific work and develop human and institutional research capacities specifically focused on global change and its impacts on human well-being. The agreement outlines collaborative activities such as joint funding calls, researcher exchanges, and the creation of a joint Steering Committee to oversee progress. It specifies a 10-year validity period and emphasizes the open availability of research data and publications.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) employs a merit review process to ensure scientific excellence and impartiality in awarding grants. Proposals are evaluated based on scientific excellence—specifically interdisciplinarity and transdisciplinarity—and societal impact, including co-design with stakeholders and the inclusion of underrepresented groups. The review process involves a combination of expert panels, external written reviews, and internal reviews by the IAI Directorate and its advisory committees. Rather than ranking, proposals are categorized as "fund", "fund if possible", or "do not fund/decline", with final funding decisions based on merit, available budget, portfolio, and geographic balance.

The briefing highlights how subtle changes in seasonal patterns—such as altered precipitation and temperature shifts—are creating immediate risks in the Americas. It provides case studies from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Brazil, and Argentina to demonstrate how these shifts increase soil erosion, extend the prevalence of dengue fever, and complicate dam management for energy and flood control. The document emphasizes that historical climate patterns are no longer reliable for planning and calls for integrated, flexible management strategies.

The IAI Executive Director Search Committee recommends Dr. Marcos Regis da Silva for the position following a process that began in August 2016. The search involved reviewing 25 applications, conducting teleconference interviews with 10 shortlisted candidates, and holding in-person interviews with three finalists in Montevideo in January 2017. The committee selected Dr. Regis da Silva based on his 25 years of experience in academia and the United Nations, his expertise in biodiversity and ecosystem services, and his vision for open science and regional policy engagement.

The Science Diplomacy Center is an IAI initiative aimed at fostering regional collaboration in the Americas to achieve a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable continent. It focuses on enhancing the role of science and technology in meeting Sustainable Development Goals through two main pillars: the development of a knowledge center for sharing regional information and the improvement of science diplomacy capacities among scientists and decision-makers.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) was established in 1992 following the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development to conduct multinational collaborative research on global environmental change in the Americas. Its mission is to advance scientific understanding of these phenomena and their socioeconomic implications to support policy-makers in member countries. The IAI's Science Agenda focuses on two primary themes: understanding climate change and variability, and conducting comparative studies of ecosystems, biodiversity, land use, and water resources.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) is an intergovernmental entity established in 1992 to improve the understanding of global environmental change and its socioeconomic implications in the Americas. It provides scientific information to policymakers in its 19 member countries to support the development of adaptation plans. The IAI's scientific agenda focuses on climate variability, regional climate change, and comparative studies of ecosystems, biodiversity, and water resources across tropical, temperate, and cold latitudes.

The document outlines the establishment and operational framework of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), a regional network designed to coordinate global change research across the Americas. It details a seven-theme science agenda, a distributed research architecture based on 'Research Consortia' and 'Research Centers', and a governance structure comprising a Conference of the Parties, an Executive Council, and a Scientific Advisory Committee. The report proposes a funding model split into Program, Project, and Core funds and provides a detailed agenda for the inaugural meeting of the Conference of the Parties to finalize the Institute's leadership and headquarters.

The first amendment to the cooperation agreement between the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) and the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) extends the partnership for ten years until January 7, 2035. It introduces new collaborative focus areas, including equity and diversity in science, the role of indigenous and local communities in biodiversity conservation and climate adaptation, scientific diplomacy via the IAI Regional Center for Scientific Diplomacy, open data and open science, and transdisciplinary science for public policy development.

This briefing document from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Directorate lists four seed projects utilizing transdisciplinary approaches to address socio-economic environmental themes through networks of scientists, policy makers, and decision makers.

A submission from Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay providing views on possible topics and considerations for the tenth meeting of the Research Dialogue to be held in conjunction with SBSTA-48 (30 April-10 May 2018).

The document outlines a partnership between Future Earth International and the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) focused on global change and sustainability research in the Americas. The agreement aims to strengthen the science-policy-practice interface and support the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development through joint activities such as setting scientific agendas, organizing workshops, and communicating research outcomes. The MOU specifies that the parties remain separate entities and provides guidelines for fundraising, intellectual property, and dispute resolution, with an initial duration lasting until September 2022.

The document outlines the formation of the Indigenous Peoples Advisory Committee (IPAC) to integrate indigenous knowledge and perspectives into the IAI's scientific agenda and policies on global environmental change in the Americas. It details the committee's mission to advise the Conference of the Parties and Executive Directorate, the specific professional and community-based requirements for candidates, and the governance framework, including a five-member composition with staggered mandates. The text emphasizes the integration of 'Indigenous Science'—defined as a systematic body of knowledge complementing Western science—and aligns the committee's goals with the IAI's Gender, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) policy to ensure representation of women and youth.

The assessment identifies climate action, biodiversity conservation, and water security as primary policy priorities in the Americas, with health, poverty, and inequality emerging as new priorities. It highlights a significant barrier to evidence-based policymaking: the difficulty of communicating science to non-technical audiences. To address these gaps, the document recommends strengthening intersectoral and multinational scientific cooperation, integrating science diplomacy and transdisciplinary training for science-policy intermediaries, and strategic participation in international conventions, particularly for smaller nations.

The document lists the current members of the SAC and SPAC and details the criteria and expertise required for new SAC appointments. It also summarizes the committees' contributions during an intercessional period, including strategic guidance, policy revisions, and the establishment of specialized subcommittees.

The project addresses gaps in local and regional biodiversity strategies by developing 'Communities of Practice Collaboratories' (CPCs) to integrate diverse knowledge systems and decentralize academia. Through case studies in four countries and a systematic literature review, the research identifies plurality, power asymmetries, and conflict as key enablers or barriers to conservation, while promoting the inclusion of local voices through a forthcoming edited book.

The regulations define the Science and Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) as a five-member body elected by the Conference of the Parties. The committee provides advice on the application of science in policy formulation and decision-making, operating through specific quorum, voting, and meeting requirements.

The STeP fellowship is a two-year professional development program for early-career scientists and policymakers in the Americas. It focuses on three training pillars—Scientific Diplomacy, Communication, and Leadership—to bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and policy-making. The program fosters an Inter-American Network of fellows, mentors, and institutions to address global environmental change and sustainable development.

The guide describes an 11-session course focused on scaling up health system adaptation in the Americas. It emphasizes moving from reactive, incremental pilot projects to transformative, system-wide resilience. Key components include vulnerability and adaptation assessments (V&A), community empowerment, strategic communication, and the integration of low-carbon transitions with climate resilience. The course also addresses governance challenges, equity for vulnerable and indigenous populations, and the necessity of partnerships between governments and civil society.