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The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) is an intergovernmental organization established in 1992 to improve the understanding of global environmental change in the Americas and provide scientific data to policymakers. With 19 member countries, the IAI focuses on a dynamic scientific agenda including climate variability and comparative ecosystem studies.

This report details the critical state of biodiversity in Latin America and the Caribbean, highlighting a 95% decline in wild vertebrate populations over 50 years. It identifies key drivers of degradation, including gold mining in the Amazon, lithium extraction in the Andes, and industrial agriculture in the Gran Chaco, often driven by global demand for commodities and 'green' energy transitions. The text advocates for a shift from extractivist models to regenerative, inclusive conservation that integrates indigenous knowledge and recognizes the intrinsic rights of nature.

This document consists of two appendices listing the membership and representation of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research. It details the signatory nations of the establishing agreement, their ratification status as of 1994, and the specific individuals serving as representatives, delegates, and staff for the IC.

This briefing document from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Directorate lists four seed projects utilizing transdisciplinary approaches to address socio-economic environmental themes through networks of scientists, policy makers, and decision makers.

This report details the development, reach, and future certification plans for the 'Impacts of Climate Change and Global Change in Latin America' Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), created by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and Dr. Arturo Sanchez-Azofeifa.

This logistical briefing provides travel, accommodation, and entry requirements for the 33rd Conference of the Parties (CoP-33) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), to be held in Asunción, Paraguay, in May 2025.

This financial report, authored by Raúl Michelini, compares core budget requests for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) made in January and May 1999. It details a shift from projected deficits to surpluses for the 1998-1999 and 1999-2000 periods, primarily driven by reductions in personnel benefits and travel expenses.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) presents its core budget request for the fiscal year 1999/2000, detailing projected expenditures, revenue estimates from member countries, and a review of the previous fiscal year's spending.

A notification from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) establishing a new deadline of July 17, 2020, for nominating members to the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) ahead of the CoP-28 meeting on August 19, 2020.

This document is a contact list of official representatives and designated personnel from various American countries, primarily associated with ministries of science, technology, environment, and climate change, as well as academic and research institutions.

This project brief describes the #SeAdapta research initiative, supported by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), which examines the adaptive capacity of small-scale fisheries and marine ecosystem services in Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, and Ecuador to ensure human well-being amidst anthropogenic climate change.

This report details several research initiatives supported by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) across the Americas. These projects focus on the intersection of environmental science and public policy, addressing nitrogen cycling, tropical dry forest conservation, climate services for agriculture, freshwater ecosystem risks, malaria transmission in the Amazon, water security in arid regions, oceanic carbon sequestration, the impact of highways on zoonotic diseases, and urban hydrological vulnerability.

This document is a collection of project briefs from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) detailing various scientific research initiatives across the Americas. The projects focus on environmental sustainability, climate change adaptation, and the intersection of ecological health and human well-being, covering topics such as the nitrogen cycle, tropical dry forests, climate services, malaria transmission in the Amazon, freshwater ecosystem risks, water security in arid zones, ocean dynamics, the impact of road construction in rainforests, phytoplankton services, and urban hydrological risks.

This report, published by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), examines the multifaceted impacts of climate change across Latin America and the Caribbean. It highlights the disproportionate vulnerability of rural women, indigenous populations, and coastal communities, while discussing the intersection of environmental degradation with public health, education, and migration. The document advocates for a transdisciplinary approach to science that integrates local and ancestral knowledge to inform public policy and foster regional resilience.

This briefing outlines the current composition and activities of the Science Advisory Committee (SAC) and the Science Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research, including recommendations for electing new SAC members.

This institutional synthesis evaluates the scientific and institutional capacity of the Tropical Andes (Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru) to address the impacts of climate change on biodiversity. It finds a significant lack of integrated regional projects and a disconnect between scientific research and policy-making. While individual countries have established national plans and information systems (such as Colombia's SIAC and Ecuador's Socio Bosque), regional coordination is hindered by political tensions and institutional fragmentation. The document identifies key scientific priorities, including the monitoring of high-altitude ecosystems like páramos and the study of species migration and vulnerability.

This report describes the methodologies used to assess climate risk and vulnerability in the tropical Andes, combining dendrochronology, hydrometeorological networks, in-situ sensors, and global circulation models to create climate change scenarios for conservation planning.

This document is a list of the personnel and steering committee members involved in a project titled "Impactos del cambio climático en la biodiversidad de los Andes tropicales: Riesgo climático, vulnerabilidad y herramientas de toma de decisiones para la planificación de la conservación". It details the names, professional roles, institutional affiliations, and areas of expertise for the team, which includes climate researchers, biodiversity experts (specializing in botany, entomology, and ornithology), land-use researchers, and local perception experts.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) has issued Terms of Reference for a consultancy to develop training materials on science diplomacy related to global environmental change (GEC) in the Americas. This initiative supports the creation of a regional Center for Science Diplomacy (CSD) and the IAI's Science, Technology and Policy (STeP) Fellowship program.

This research paper by Rashid S. Kaukab analyzes the divisions among World Trade Organization (WTO) members regarding the regulation of e-commerce ahead of the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14). It examines the tension between the multilateral Work Programme on Electronic Commerce and the plurilateral Joint Statement Initiative, focusing on the contentious moratorium on customs duties for electronic transmissions and the challenges faced by developing countries in bridging the digital divide.