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This statement from the Center for International Environmental Law argues that the World Health Organization (WHO) must actively analyze and intervene in the intellectual property (IP) provisions of bilateral and regional free trade agreements (FTAs). The document asserts that these agreements often impose standards that exceed the TRIPS Agreement, potentially undermining the Doha Declaration on TRIPS and Public Health and restricting access to affordable medicines in developing countries.

This fact sheet from the Climate Bonds Initiative details a USD 150 million green bond issued by Banco Pichincha SA on December 20, 2019, marking the first green bond from Ecuador.

The 'Common Position of Latin America and the Caribbean on Climate Change and Health' is a report by the Global Climate and Health Alliance and various regional signatories. It outlines the specific vulnerabilities of the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region to the climate crisis, emphasizing the intersection of environmental degradation, extreme poverty, and health inequities. The document proposes a framework of six key pillars—protecting health, mitigation with health benefits, climate justice, adaptation, leadership/governance, and financing—to guide regional governments and the international community toward a health-centered climate response, particularly in preparation for COP30 in Belém do Pará, Brazil.

This statement, produced by the Global Climate and Health Alliance and a wide array of regional signatories, outlines a common position for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) regarding the intersection of climate change and public health. It advocates for the integration of health into national climate policies, a just energy transition, and the protection of vulnerable populations, particularly indigenous peoples and those in urban peripheries, ahead of COP30 in Belém do Pará, Brazil.

This common position document, authored by a broad coalition of health and environmental organizations, outlines the critical intersection of climate change and public health in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). It details the region's high vulnerability to extreme weather, the disproportionate impact on marginalized and indigenous populations, and the urgent need to integrate health into national climate policies (NDCs) and adaptation plans. The document advocates for a 'just transition' that eliminates fossil fuel dependency, transforms unsustainable food systems, and strengthens primary healthcare to build climate resilience ahead of COP30 in Belém, Brazil.

The Climate Smart Shrimp Fund (CSSF), proposed by Conservation International, is a financial mechanism designed to help shrimp farmers transition to sustainable production systems while restoring mangrove ecosystems. The fund combines a technical assistance facility with a revolving debt facility to improve farm efficiency, reduce disease risks, and increase carbon sequestration.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative provides comparative scorecards for several countries, evaluating the progress between their previous Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and their new versions (often NDC 2.0 or 3.0). The analysis focuses on key criteria: needs scope and granularity, timeframe, conditionality, implementation readiness, private sector mobilization strategies, and alignment with national and sectoral plans.

A fact sheet from the Centro de Movilidad Sostenible explaining the purpose of vehicle labeling policies in the Americas and listing the years of implementation across several countries.

This report by Friends of the Earth International discusses the French law on the duty of vigilance for parent companies and ordering companies, promulgated on March 27, 2017, and its application to multinational corporations regarding human rights and environmental violations.

This report by Friends of the Earth International discusses the French 'duty of vigilance' law passed in March 2017, which aims to hold parent and subcontracting companies accountable for human rights and environmental violations. The document examines the law's implementation through case studies involving Total, Société Générale, and French retail chains, while suggesting that a draft treaty could internationalise these standards and improve victims' access to justice.

This report by Friends of the Earth International critiques the concept of the 'green economy' promoted during the Rio+20 conference, arguing that it serves as a mechanism for the 'financialization of nature.' The document asserts that treating ecosystems as financial assets allows multinational corporations and investment funds to capture natural resources, exacerbates social inequalities, and fails to effectively reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

This briefing from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) presents a comparative analysis of different scales for calculating member country contributions to its basic budget. The Financial and Administrative Committee (FAC) evaluated the current Organization of American States (OAS) scale against the United Nations (UN) and International Council for Science (ICSU) scales, suggesting that the UN scale better reflects payment capacity.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) requested a core budget of US$ 936,353 for Fiscal Year 2001/2002, slightly higher than previous estimates. The budget relies on contributions from member countries, with the United States providing the largest share (US$ 550,000). The IAI warns that its cash flow is highly sensitive to contribution levels, noting that a drop to 80% of approved contributions would result in a deficit of US$ 154,353.

This document consists of reports from the fourteenth and fifteenth meetings of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC), held in November 2000 in Washington, DC, and May 2001 in Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil. The meetings focused on the management of the Collaborative Research Network (CRN) and Initial Science Program (ISP), the integration of Human Dimensions (HD) into global change science, and the strategic direction of IAI's funding and institutional partnerships.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) announced the IAI Small Grant Program (IAI-SGP) in November 2001. This competitive program provides funding for small research projects, workshops, and technical reports to foster collaborative global change research among scientists and institutions in IAI member countries, specifically aiming to build the foundation for future research networks.

This report details the financial status of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) as of September 30, 2001, covering the core budget, country contributions, and specific research program budgets (CRN, ISP III, and PESCA).

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) presented its Core Budget request for the 2003/2004 fiscal year, maintaining a total request of $939,170, identical to the previous year. The document outlines a 'zero net growth approach' for operational expenditures while proposing an 8% increase in member country contributions to avoid cash deficits by 2005/2006.

This annex outlines the role of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) in the Belmont Forum Collaborative Research Action (CRA) on Transdisciplinary Research for Pathways to Sustainability. While the IAI is not providing financial support for this phase, it is offering in-kind contributions through network facilitation, capacity building, and coordination with its 19 member Parties in the Americas.

The IAI Directorate Report for July 2016 - May 2017 details the institute's efforts to bridge the gap between global change science and policy in the Americas. Key activities include the implementation of the Third Collaborative Research Network (CRN3), the development of transdisciplinary capacity-building programs, and strategic engagement with UN conventions such as the UNFCCC and CBD. The report emphasizes the success of seed grants and professional development seminars in creating multinational research networks and the role of the Science-Policy Liaison Directorate in measuring the impact of scientific production on regional decision-making.

The IAI report (July 2016 - May 2017) outlines progress in transdisciplinary climate research and science-policy integration in the Americas. Key achievements include the evaluation of the TISG seed grant program, the management of 17 CRN3 research networks, the launch of a climate impact MOOC with over 6,500 participants, and the establishment of a Science-Policy Liaison Office in Buenos Aires to measure scientific impact on regional governance.