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The document is a list of participants for the 26th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research, held in Antigua, Guatemala, on June 20-21, 2018. It details the delegates from various member countries, observers, and representatives from associated research institutions and networks.

This report documents a two-day workshop held in June 2018 by the Network of Southern Think Tanks (NeST) to identify African priorities and policy recommendations for the BAPA+40 conference. The discussions focused on redefining South-South Cooperation (SSC), aligning the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development with Africa's Agenda 2063, improving monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks, and addressing infrastructure and economic structural transformation.

This policy brief examines the impact of seismic surveys used in oil and gas exploration on marine fauna, specifically within South Africa. It argues that current mitigation guidelines, which are often based on the UK's JNCC standards and developed by the companies conducting the surveys, are insufficient. The author recommends the establishment of an independent regulatory board to create country-specific, science-based legislative frameworks to protect biodiversity and maintain environmental integrity as South Africa expands its ocean economy through Operation Phakisa.

This statement by Friends of the Earth International argues that the imprisonment of former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva is a politically motivated effort by conservative elites to prevent his candidacy in the October national elections and to reverse social gains for popular classes.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International arguing that the imprisonment of former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio ‘Lula’ da Silva is a political maneuver by dominant classes to prevent his candidacy in the October elections and to dismantle progress for the working class.

This briefing from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Directorate reports on the implementation of Decision XXV/28, which aims to enhance the capacity of IAI research projects to communicate scientific results to stakeholders and policy makers.

The IAI notification details the outcomes of the SBSTA-48 session, emphasizing the role of regional institutions in science communication to support the Paris Agreement. It highlights a joint submission by Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay on research priorities and announces a partnership with the Pvblic Foundation to explore blockchain solutions for decarbonization and natural resource conservation.

This briefing from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) informs stakeholders about the outcomes of the 48th session of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA-48) of the UNFCCC and the IAI's role in providing scientific information to policymakers.

This document is a report on the 25th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-25) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Bogotá, Colombia, on June 13-14, 2017. It details the approval of the meeting's minutes, the election of advisory committee members, financial reports for the 2016-2017 fiscal year, and strategic plans for science-policy integration, communication, and funding for the next decade.

This briefing document, prepared by the IAI Directorate for the 45th meeting of the Executive Council in Antigua, Guatemala, requests the approval of the minutes from the 43rd and 44th meetings of the IAI Executive Council, both held in Bogotá, Colombia, in June 2017.

The Report of the IAI Directorate Science, dated 23 May 2018, details the activities, program transitions, and strategic planning of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). It focuses on the conclusion of the third Collaborative Research Network (CRN3), the launch of the Small Grant Program on ecosystem services and human wellbeing (SGP-HW), and the formulation of the fourth Collaborative Research Network (CRN4), emphasizing a shift toward co-funding and demand-driven, transdisciplinary research in the Americas.

This report documents a science-policy dialogue meeting held on April 2-3, 2018, in Santiago, Chile, aimed at establishing a research partnership for decarbonization and climate resilient governance in the megacities of Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, and Santiago. The meeting utilized a 'co-design' approach to align scientific research with the practical needs of urban decision-makers, resulting in a first draft of a joint research program with seven working components.

The IAI Directorate has developed a long-term Communication Strategy and Plan to enhance the visibility of its scientific research and capacity-building initiatives. The strategy aims to better inform Parties, attract new donors, and bridge the gap between science and policy in the Americas, specifically supporting the implementation of the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

The Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) presented a long-term communication strategy and action plan to the 26th Conference of the Parties (CoP) on May 15, 2018. The strategy aims to increase the visibility of the IAI's scientific work, strengthen its role as a regional intergovernmental organization for policy-directed science, and attract new funding sources by better communicating its mission and impacts to Parties, partners, and the general public.

A fact sheet detailing a BRL621 million (USD179 million) green bond issued by ISA CTEEP on April 23, 2018, to finance electricity grid infrastructure in Brazil.

This briefing document, prepared by the IAI Directorate and Chile, outlines efforts to enhance the activity of Member Country Representatives of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), focusing on meeting participation, project reporting, and the timely payment of financial contributions.

A 2018 Memorandum of Understanding establishing the International Network of Climate Change Centres of Excellence and Think Tanks for Capacity Building (INCCCETT 4CB) to coordinate global efforts in supporting the implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement.

This briefing document, prepared by the IAI Directorate for the 26th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP), reports on a meeting held in São Paulo, Brazil, on 7 November 2017. The meeting focused on establishing a flexible collaborative funding mechanism to support scientific projects on global change in the Americas, aiming to reduce the IAI's dependency on a single donor and ensure long-term sustainability.

This briefing document, prepared by the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), reports on a meeting held in São Paulo, Brazil, on November 7, 2017, regarding the 'Belmont Forum Americas Information Days'. The meeting focused on establishing a flexible, cooperative financing mechanism to support scientific projects on global change in the Americas to reduce the IAI's dependence on a single donor and ensure long-term sustainability.

This briefing document outlines the process for nominating a member to the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research, following the conclusion of Dr. Javier Gracia Garza's first term in June 2018.