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A statement by Friends of the Earth Argentina detailing the expansion of large-scale mining in Argentina and the subsequent repression of environmental activists and local populations who oppose the extractivist model.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International detailing human rights violations and state repression of anti-mining protests in Argentina, highlighting the conflict between large-scale extractive projects and the rights to water and a healthy environment.

This report analyzes foreign investment in agricultural land and production within the MERCOSUR member countries, focusing on Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It examines three investment models: state-level cooperation agreements, direct private land purchases, and foreign direct investment in production via contract farming. The document highlights a general lack of reliable data on land ownership across the region, though it notes that foreign investors—primarily from within MERCOSUR—play a significant role. It further details the legislative responses of these governments to regulate foreign land acquisition, driven by global concerns over 'land-grabs' and domestic debates on food security and national sovereignty.

This document is a list of participants for the 34th Executive Council Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research, which took place on June 29, 2012, in Arlington, Virginia, USA.

The Action List from the Twentieth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held June 27-29, 2012, in Arlington, Virginia, details administrative decisions including budget approvals, the election of leadership, and the establishment of a committee for the IAI Tripartite Directorate.

The document records the decisions made during the twentieth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held from June 27-29, 2012, in Arlington, Virginia, USA.

The document is a participant list for the IAI 20th Conference of the Parties Science-Policy Dialogue held in Arlington, Virginia, from June 27 to June 29, 2012. It provides contact details for representatives from various American countries, the US, Canada, and international organizations.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Conference of the Parties (CoP) met from June 27-29, 2012, in Arlington, VA, US, to adopt nine resolutions concerning budgetary approvals, program planning, and organizational governance.

The document is a list of actions from the 33rd Meeting of the Executive Council (CE) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on June 26, 2012, in Arlington, Virginia. It records administrative decisions regarding the council's leadership, financial approvals, and the recommendation of projects and candidates for further approval by the Conference of Parties (CoP).

The Minutes of EC-XXXIII document the 33rd Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Council held on June 26, 2012, in Arlington, VA, USA. The meeting focused on financial reporting, the approval of new science research projects, and the establishment of a new tripartite governance structure for the IAI Directorate.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Work Plan for July 2012 to June 2013 outlines research initiatives, capacity building events, and administrative restructuring, including a planned move to Montevideo.

This progress report from the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research details the efforts to establish a distributed structure for the IAI Directorate and notes a change in the EC leadership.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Council (EC) report details the process of establishing a tripartite structure for the IAI Executive Directorate involving Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay, as well as leadership changes within the EC.

This document is a budget request from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the 2012/2013 fiscal year, including preliminary projections for 2013-2015. It details the operational costs required to maintain the IAI Directorate, manage scientific programs such as CRN II and CRN III, and facilitate the relocation of the Directorate's headquarters from Brazil to Uruguay.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research's Quarterly Status Report for June 2012 details the organization's financial standing, including core budget contributions, expenses through February 2012, and administrative challenges regarding staff contracts and tax liabilities in Brazil.

The twentieth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held from June 27-29, 2012, in Arlington, VA, USA, resulted in the adoption of several administrative and operational resolutions.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) proposes a tripartite governance structure distributing its Directorate across Uruguay (Integrated Operations and Finance), Brazil (Science Development), and Argentina (Science-Policy Liaison) to enhance its scientific and policy capacities while remaining budget-neutral.

This briefing by the Center for International Environmental Law and Oxfam examines the role of Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) and the systemic risks associated with their lending through Financial Intermediaries (FIs) rather than direct project investment.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines the legal complexities of 'indirect expropriation' in international investment law. It analyzes how the lack of a clear definition in most investment treaties creates tension between the protection of foreign private investments and the sovereign right of host states to regulate in the public interest, particularly regarding health, environment, and human rights.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines the legal complexities of 'indirect expropriation' in international investment law. It analyzes how the lack of a precise definition in treaties allows arbitral tribunals to apply varying criteria—such as the 'sole effect doctrine' or proportionality—which can conflict with a state's sovereign right to regulate for the public interest, including health, environment, and human rights.