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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on December 7, 2023, between the Foundation for Research and Innovation of the State of Santa Catarina (FAPESC) and the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) to collaborate on science, technology, and innovation, specifically regarding global environmental change.

The Framework Agreement between the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) establishes a partnership to promote technical and scientific cooperation regarding the nexus of climate, environment, and health in the Americas.

The State of Climate Action 2023 report assesses global progress toward the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C temperature limit across sectors accounting for approximately 85% of global greenhouse gas emissions. It concludes that global efforts are failing across the board, with the vast majority of tracked indicators lagging behind the necessary pace and scale to avoid irreversible climate impacts.

The report details the proceedings of the 55th meeting of the Executive Council (EC-55) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on June 20, 2023, in Panama City and via videoconference. The meeting focused on financial sustainability, leadership transitions, and regional climate initiatives.

The document records the decisions made during the 31st Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Panama City from June 21-22, 2023. The decisions cover budgetary approvals, the establishment of new research programs, the creation of a Science Diplomacy Center, and the formation of advisory committees focused on gender, equity, and indigenous peoples.

This report details the Regional Workshop on Climate, Environment, and Health held from 13 to 17 March 2023 in San Martín de los Andes, Argentina. Organized by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), the event aimed to strengthen the capacity of researchers and policymakers to address the intersection of climate, environment, and human health through transdisciplinary and intersectoral approaches.

The 'Information Document: IAI Gender and EDI Policy Draft Implementation Plan' outlines a strategic framework to operationalize the Gender, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Policy of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). Developed by a dedicated committee, the plan translates high-level policy objectives into eight specific operational goals and a series of actionable items aimed at reducing biases in science, improving hiring and grant selection, and increasing the visibility of equity-seeking groups within the global environmental change space.

This briefing document outlines a draft implementation plan for the Gender, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (GEDI) Policy of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). Developed by the GEDI Committee during the 2022-2023 intersessional period, the plan translates the high-level goals of the IAI's GEDI Policy into eight specific operational goals and a series of actionable steps to improve inclusivity in scientific research, funding, and institutional administration.

This briefing describes the progress of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Science, Technology, and Policy (STeP) Fellowship program and presents a leadership declaration authored by its fellows. The program aims to train early-career scientists in the science-policy interface to support global change research and policy processes.

This document, prepared by the IAI Directorate, presents preliminary findings from a Regional Assessment of IAI Parties' priorities regarding global change policy. The assessment utilized surveys, listening sessions, and the analysis of 86 policy documents to map the domestic and international global change policy landscape, identifying current and emerging priorities as well as barriers to integrating scientific information into decision-making.

This report presents preliminary results from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Regional Assessment, which maps national and international global change policies and decision-making landscapes to better align research funding with the priority needs of member countries.

This report details the activities and achievements of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Directorate during the 2022-2023 intersessional period. It outlines progress in science-policy interfaces, capacity building, and the implementation of the IAI Strategic Plan, focusing on climate change, health, and science diplomacy across the Americas.

This report details the recruitment and selection process for the Executive Director of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), resulting in the election of Dr. Anna Stewart Ibarra.

This report details the selection process and election of Dr. Anna Stewart Ibarra as the Executive Director of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), as decided by the Conference of the Parties at its 2023 Extraordinary meeting.

This report details the selection process and recommendation for the new Executive Director of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), resulting in the selection of Dr. Anna Stewart-Ibarra.

This document is a report on the 2023 Extraordinary meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held via videoconference on 18 April 2023. The primary purpose of the meeting was the election of a new Executive Director for the IAI.

This document is a report and provisional decision regarding the extraordinary meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) held on April 18, 2023, specifically concerning the election of a new Executive Director.

The report details the proceedings of the 2023 Extraordinary meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on 18 April 2023, which resulted in the election of Dr. Anna Stewart Ibarra as the new Executive Director.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) is requesting nominations from Parties to fill vacancies in the Science and Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) and the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) ahead of the 31st Conference of the Parties in June 2023.

This document is a report from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) regarding the approval of the report from the 30th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-30). It includes the proceedings of the CoP-30 meeting held in June 2022 and the provisional decisions resulting from that session.