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The report documents the proceedings of the 2nd Science-Policy Workshop of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on 19 June 2018 in Antigua, Guatemala. The workshop focused on integrating scientific research into policy, discussing the IPBES Regional Assessment for the Americas, the IAI Open Data initiative, and the development of a new 25-year Strategic Plan.

This report documents the proceedings of the 2nd IAI Science-Policy Workshop held on June 19, 2018, in Antigua, Guatemala. The workshop focused on bridging the gap between scientific research and policy-making, discussing regional biodiversity assessments, open data initiatives, the IAI's future strategic plan, and the role of science diplomacy in the Americas.

This document consists of the minutes from the 25th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) 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 IAI's core budget for 2017-2018, the election of members to the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) and Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC), and progress reports on science programs, capacity building, and global outreach. The document also includes a farewell letter from outgoing Executive Director Dr. Holm Tiessen, reflecting on 12 years of institutional growth and the shift toward transdisciplinary science.

This briefing document, prepared by the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), presents the draft reports and minutes from the 43rd and 44th meetings of the IAI Executive Council (EC), both held in Bogotá, Colombia, in June 2017. The document seeks the formal approval of these reports during the 45th meeting of the Executive Council in Antigua, Guatemala, on June 19, 2018.

This document presents the proposed core budget for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the 2018-2019 fiscal year and a preliminary request for 2019-2021. It details shifts in staffing, the adoption of United Nations salary scales, and the financial strain caused by stagnant country contributions and late payments.

This document presents the proposed operating budget for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the 2018-2019 fiscal year and a preliminary request for 2019-2021. It details adjustments to staff salary scales, organizational restructuring to reduce costs, and the financial challenges resulting from stagnant country contributions since 1992.

The 2018 Auditors Report for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) confirms that the organization's financial statements for the year ending June 30, 2017, are presented fairly in accordance with US generally accepted accounting principles. The report details the IAI's assets, liabilities, and the funding of various research programs, including the Collaborative Research Network (CRN) and various Training Institutes funded largely by the US National Science Foundation (NSF).

This briefing document, prepared by the United States of America as President of the Executive Council, outlines the process for electing members to the Executive Council of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the 2018-2020 term. It includes the formal recommendation for the 26th Conference of the Parties (CoP) to elect nine members and provides the full Rules of Procedure for the Executive Council.

This report from the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), prepared by the United States as President, outlines the EC's activities and oversight of decisions made during the 25th Conference of the Parties (CoP-25) in Bogotá. Key focus areas include the development of open data policies, improving access to official documents, establishing long-term communication and financing strategies, and the election of new EC members for the term starting June 2018.

This report, prepared by the United States of America as Chair of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), outlines the activities of the EC during the intersessional period leading up to its 45th meeting in June 2018. It details the EC's oversight of various decisions from the 25th Conference of the Parties (CoP-25), including efforts to improve data transparency, document accessibility, communication strategies, and long-term funding sustainability.

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 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 report from the IAI Directorate Science-Policy, prepared for the 26th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) in Antigua, Guatemala, details activities undertaken to improve the provision of scientific information to governments for public policy development. It outlines the Directorate's efforts to establish relationships with multilateral environmental agreements, enhance the capacity of IAI Parties, and increase the visibility of the IAI among non-Parties and under-engaged members.

The report from the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details activities and strategies to strengthen the science-policy interface. It focuses on providing scientific information to governments for policy-making, enhancing cooperation with multilateral environmental agreements, and increasing the visibility of the IAI among member and non-member states in the Americas.

This report from the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details capacity-building activities conducted between the 25th and 26th Conferences of the Parties (2017-2018). It highlights the implementation of inter- and transdisciplinary training, science-policy integration, and the use of seed grants to foster regional scientific cooperation and communication.

This research paper argues that while non-state actor initiatives in the refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) sector are currently limited, end-users like supermarkets, hotels, and cold stores have significant potential to reduce emissions through energy efficiency and the adoption of low-GWP refrigerants. The author emphasizes that voluntary action must be supported by mandatory government regulation and the formation of alliances to overcome regulatory, financial, and informational barriers.

This report from the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details activities and strategic partnerships undertaken between sessions to increase the institute's visibility and influence within international climate and biodiversity frameworks. It outlines collaborations with the IPCC, UN agencies, and various NGOs to bridge the gap between scientific research and policy implementation, particularly for Latin America.

The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) submitted recommendations to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) regarding the Draft Guidelines on Effective Implementation of the Right to Participate in Public Affairs. CIEL argues that the guidelines must address the systemic constraining of fundamental rights, specifically emphasizing the intersection of environmental decision-making, human rights, and the opacity of international investment agreements.

This report assesses progress toward Goal 8 of the New York Declaration on Forests, which focuses on providing support for strategies to reduce forest emissions. The assessment highlights a significant imbalance between 'green' finance aligned with forest goals and 'grey' finance that potentially drives deforestation, noting that international public and private investments in sustainable forestry remain insufficient compared to the scale of the challenge.

This report by Friends of the Earth International documents systemic human rights and environmental violations by transnational corporations (TNCs) across eight Latin American and Caribbean countries. It highlights cases of corporate impunity, the use of investor-state dispute settlement mechanisms to challenge public health and environmental policies, and the violent suppression of territory defenders. The document advocates for a legally binding international treaty to hold TNCs accountable and the creation of an International Tribunal on Human Rights and Transnational Corporations.