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The 14th Meeting of the IAI Executive Council concluded that the "Declaration of Panama" was not approved due to insufficient signatures, though the Council recommended efforts to approve a similar document at the next CoP meeting. Additionally, Brazil was selected to host the 15th Meeting of the EC in São José dos Campos during the week of February 25, 2002.

The 14th Meeting of the IAI Executive Council focused on administrative governance, including the selection of a new Director, the filling of vacancies on the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC), and the development of procedures for project suspension and termination. The Council requested reports on IAI investments versus member country contributions and scientific results. Notably, the 'Declaration of Panama' was not approved due to a lack of signatures, and Brazil was selected to host the 15th meeting in February 2002.

The 14th Meeting of the IAI Executive Council (EC) focused on administrative governance, including the selection of a new Director and the filling of vacancies in the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC). The EC requested reports on IAI investments versus member contributions and scientific results from funded projects. Notably, the 'Declaration of Panama' was not approved due to insufficient signatures, and Brazil was selected to host the 15th EC meeting in February 2002.

The 14th Meeting of the IAI Executive Council approved its agenda and the report from the 13th meeting, while establishing deadlines for the selection of Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) members and the IAI Director. The Council requested the development of rules regarding project suspension, termination, and member country contributions, as well as the creation of country-specific reports detailing IAI investments and scientific results.

This briefing documents the actions and decisions taken during the first day of the 14th Executive Council (EC) meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on November 26, 2001, in Havana, Cuba.

The report identifies a significant decline in financial contributions and institutional participation among IAI member countries since 1997. While 19 American countries have joined, only a few maintain consistent funding, with the USA providing the vast majority of programmatic support. The Working Group analyzed data on voluntary contributions, institutional meeting attendance, and scientific program participation to diagnose the lack of interest, concluding that further analysis is required to develop effective recovery strategies.

This document is a participant list for the XIII IAI Executive Council Meeting, which took place in Panama City, Panama, on July 17-18, 2001.

The IAI invested approximately US$20 million between 1995 and 2000 to establish multinational research networks in the Americas. This was achieved through four primary programs: Start-up Grants (SG), the Initial Science Program (ISP), the Collaborative Research Network (CRN), and the Program to Expand Scientific Capacity in the Americas (PESCA). The IAI's Science Agenda focused on four themes, with the largest funding allocation going to 'Changes in the Composition of the Atmosphere, Oceans and Fresh Waters'. The institute reports 145 publications resulting from ISP and CRN funding and emphasizes student training as a key mechanism for regional scientific development. However, the IAI notes a funding gap of over US$6 million for high-quality research proposals that remain unfunded.

The document outlines the conditions under which the IAI may suspend or terminate research grants, such as material failure to comply with terms, mutual agreement, or scientific misconduct. It defines 'suspension' as a temporary withholding of support and 'termination' as the cancellation of a grant. The policy includes a structured process for notification, corrective action, and a formal informal resolution process for disputes handled by the Executive Council Chair. Additionally, it details the definitions and investigative procedures for 'misconduct in science,' emphasizing the primary responsibility of grantees to detect and report such issues.

The document lists the administrative outcomes of the first day of the IAI CoP-VIII on July 19, 2001. Key actions included the election of the Bureau and the Executive Director Selection Committee, the approval of the meeting agenda and the previous meeting's report, and the decision to move the next CoP meeting to February/March 2002 to ensure the election of a new Director before the current contract expires in March 2002.

The IAI Science Grant Program – Phase II (SGP-II) is a competitive funding initiative designed to support the development of multinational research networks addressing global change issues in the Americas. The program offers one-time awards of up to US$ 30,000 for projects lasting up to one year, with a specific priority on 'Integrated Assessment, Human Dimensions and Applications' (Theme IV) and the participation of young scientists. Eligible proposals must involve institutions from at least three IAI ratifying countries and align with the IAI Science Agenda's four primary themes: climate variability, ecosystem/biodiversity studies, atmospheric/oceanic composition, and integrated assessments.

The report details the IAI's efforts to maintain member country engagement, manage scientific research programs, and expand educational capacity in the Americas between July 2000 and June 2001.

The document details a selection process for the IAI Director starting in July 2001 and concluding with an election in February 2002. The process includes a vacancy announcement in August/September 2001, a long-list finalization in Havana in November 2001, telephone interviews in December 2001, and final interviews in February 2002 prior to the CoP meeting in Brazil.

The document is a participants list for the XII IAI Executive Council Meeting, which took place in San José, Costa Rica, from December 4 to 5, 2000.

The document is a participant list for the VI IAI Conference of the Parties Meeting held in July 2000 in Mexico. It identifies representatives from various national governments, international organizations, and the IAI staff.

This document is a participant list for the Tenth Meeting of the IAI Executive Council (EC), which took place in Caracas, Venezuela, on December 02-03, 1999.

The report details the IAI's institutional progress, including new agreements with Argentina and Venezuela, the hiring of a CRN Manager, and the status of the Initial Science Program (ISP). It highlights capacity-building through the IAI/UM Summer Institute and various international workshops on climate variability and agriculture. Finally, it presents a financial breakdown of voluntary contributions from member countries, noting significant outstanding balances from several nations.

The document is a participant list for the Sixth Meeting of the IAI Conference of the Parties (CoP) in Ottawa, Canada. It details representatives from member countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Uruguay, and the USA, as well as observers from Bolivia, Guyana, Honduras, Nicaragua, and various international organizations such as the WMO, OAS, and CARICOM. It also lists IAI staff and Canadian support personnel.

The IAI Executive Council resolutions from June 1999 detail financial commitments for scientific capacity and climate variability research, the establishment of working groups for fund raising and training, and administrative updates to the IAI Directorate's structure and governance policies.

The document is a participant list for the Ninth Meeting of the IAI Executive Council in Ottawa, Canada. It identifies representatives from member countries including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Cuba, Mexico, Uruguay, the USA, and Venezuela, as well as observers from Colombia and the Asia-Pacific Network (APN). The list includes contact details for officials from various national science and environment agencies, such as the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Environment Canada, as well as IAI staff.