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This written submission by Friends of the Earth International (FoEI) analyzes the 'Zero Draft' of a proposed UN legally binding instrument to regulate transnational corporations (TNCs) and other business enterprises in regarding human rights. FoEI argues that the Zero Draft is too weak, lacks direct obligations for corporations, and fails to provide effective mechanisms to end corporate impunity, calling for a revised version that prioritizes human rights over commercial interests.

The International Institute for Sustainable Development presents a Mining Policy Framework (MPF) Assessment for Ecuador, conducted by the IGF at the request of the Ecuadorian government. The assessment identifies gaps in environmental management and post-mining transition within the large-scale mining (LSM) sector and provides recommendations for improving community consultations, national environmental standards, and the formalization of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM).

The Report of the IAI Directorate Science-Policy details the activities of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) in bridging the gap between scientific research and public policy. It outlines the establishment of rules for the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC), collaborations with multilateral environmental agreements, and the policy impacts of the third Collaborative Research Network (CRN3) across the Americas.

This report from the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details activities to bridge the gap between science and policy. It outlines the establishment of procedural rules for the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC), efforts to strengthen capacity within member states, and the policy impacts of the third round of Cooperative Research Networks (CRN3).

This report provides an overview of the financial status of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the fiscal year 2018-2019, detailing Party contributions, budget performance, and administrative updates as of April 30, 2019.

This document is a financial review of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the 2018-2019 fiscal year, detailing member state contributions, operational expenditures, and administrative updates provided by the Executive Directorate for the 27th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties.

This briefing from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Directorate presents the Core Budget and country contribution requests for the 2019-2020 fiscal year and a preliminary request for 2020-2022. The document outlines efforts to streamline administrative processes, updates on staff recruitment for a Director of Science, and a request for Parties to consider voluntary increases in contributions to alleviate operational strain.

This document presents the operating budget request and country contributions for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the 2019-2020 fiscal year, as well as a preliminary request for 2020-2022. It details staffing changes, administrative updates, and a request for voluntary contribution increases to alleviate financial pressure caused by payment delays.

This report from the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) outlines the council's activities and recommendations ahead of the 27th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-27) in Brasilia, Brazil. The EC provides guidance on the IAI Strategic Plan, the election rules for the Science and Policy Advisory Committee, and the establishment of flexible funding mechanisms for global change projects in the Americas.

This report from the Chair of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) outlines the EC's activities and recommendations ahead of the 27th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-27) in Brasilia, Brazil.

This briefing from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) updates the Conference of the Parties on the implementation of Decision XXVI/42, which aims to establish a flexible financing mechanism for global change projects in the Americas.

The 'Informe de la Dirección Ejecutiva Ciencia' provides a progress report on the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) scientific activities, focusing on the conclusion of the third Cooperative Research Networks program (CRN3), the implementation of the Small Grants Program on Ecosystem Services for Human Well-being (SGP-HW), and the planning for the fourth CRN round (CRN4).

The IAI Directorate Science report details the completion of the CRN3 program, which involved 17 projects across 15 IAI Parties and trained over 1,000 students. It highlights the launch of the SGP-HW program, which emphasizes transdisciplinary co-design with stakeholders and the implementation of open data policies. The report also outlines the planning for CRN4, seeking alignment with the Belmont Forum for co-funding, and reports on the CONICET-IAI partnership in Argentina.

This report from the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details activities conducted between 2018 and 2019 to enhance regional and global cooperation. The document outlines partnerships with international bodies such as IPBES, UNOSSC, and the GCF, as well as efforts to bridge the gap between scientific research and policy implementation regarding climate change and biodiversity in the Americas.

The IAI Directorate has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Organization of American States (OAS) to strengthen scientific research and policy contributions regarding global change in the Americas. The partnership includes efforts to expand IAI membership by engaging non-Parties in Central America and the Caribbean, including targeted outreach to El Salvador, Guyana, Honduras, and Ecuador.

This briefing describes the establishment of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and the Organization of American States (OAS) to enhance scientific contributions to policy and expand IAI membership in the Americas.

This document is a report on the 26th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-26) to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Antigua, Guatemala, from 20 to 21 June 2018. It details the proceedings, administrative and financial discussions, and the adoption of 45 decisions concerning the IAI's strategic plan, funding, science-policy initiatives, and organizational structure.

This document is a report on the 26th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-26) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Antigua, Guatemala, on June 20-21, 2018. It details the proceedings, administrative and financial discussions, and the 45 decisions adopted during the session, including the approval of the 2018-2019 operating budget and the initiation of a new Strategic Plan.

This briefing tracks the integration of human rights into UN climate governance from 2010 to 2019. It highlights the progression from the Cancun Agreements to the Paris Agreement, where human rights, health, and the rights of indigenous peoples and vulnerable groups were explicitly recognized. The document details how COP decisions have mandated human rights considerations in capacity building, gender action, and loss and damage. It also reports that by December 2017, 76 Parties had referenced human rights in national reports and 24 countries had included them in their Intended Nationally Determined Contributions.

This IISD report presents the results of a 2018 online survey of 72 respondents from 54 developing countries regarding their investment treaty negotiation processes. It examines trends in treaty renegotiation, the impact of investment disputes, the use of model treaties, ratification procedures, and the specific government agencies involved in leading and supporting these negotiations.