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The document contains the minutes of the 35th Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Council (EC), held on June 11, 2013, in Montevideo, Uruguay. The meeting focused on the implementation of a new tripartite directorate structure, the election of Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) members, financial reporting for FY 2012-2013, and potential strategic collaborations with Future Earth and UNESCO.

The minutes of the 35th Executive Council (EC) meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on June 11, 2013, in Montevideo, Uruguay, detail the transition to a tripartite administrative structure, financial status, and the recommendation of new members for the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC).

This policy brief examines the mechanisms for direct access to the Green Climate Fund (GCF), distinguishing between 'direct access' and 'enhanced direct access'. It analyzes the experiences of the Adaptation Fund and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to identify barriers for developing countries—particularly regarding fiduciary standards—and provides recommendations for the GCF Board to streamline accreditation and support country ownership.

This document presents the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) core budget request for the 2013/2014 fiscal year and preliminary projections for 2014-2016. It details the operational costs required to maintain the IAI Directorate, including a transition of operations from Brazil to Uruguay, the management of several scientific research programs, and the outsourcing of IT services.

The minutes of the 21st Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Montevideo, Uruguay, on June 12-13, 2013, detail the institute's transition to a tripartite governance structure, its scientific progress in regional hydrology and health, and the approval of its 2013-2014 operational budget.

This quarterly status report from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details the financial position, budget performance, and administrative status of the organization as of March and April 2013, specifically for the EC - CoP Meeting in Montevideo, Uruguay.

This policy brief by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) examines the challenges of mobilising and managing climate finance for developing countries. It emphasizes the need for a coordinated international architecture, the strengthening of national public finance management systems, and the creation of stable frameworks to attract private sector investment, which is expected to provide the bulk of necessary funding.

This research paper by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) examines the drivers and obstacles associated with Climate Compatible Development (CCD). It defines CCD as a strategy that minimizes climate impact damage while maximizing human development opportunities in a low-emission future. The document identifies five key sociopolitical drivers—national resilience needs, energy security, economic opportunities, climate finance access, and strong government leadership—and seven primary implementation challenges, including high opportunity costs, political resistance, and institutional constraints.

This briefing introduces CCORAL (Caribbean Climate Online Risk and Adaptation TooL), an open-access online support system developed by the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) to integrate climate resilience into decision-making processes across the Caribbean. The tool is designed for users of all skill levels, particularly government officials in finance and planning, to help them screen activities, apply risk management processes, and access a database of over 70 climate risk management tools.

This case study examines the experiences of Jamaica and Senegal in accrediting National Implementing Entities (NIEs) to gain direct access to the Adaptation Fund, highlighting challenges in fiduciary management, institutional capacity, and the implications for future access to the Green Climate Fund.

This policy brief examines the successful adoption of solar water heater (SWH) technology in Barbados, detailing how a combination of early entrepreneurial leadership, consistent government fiscal incentives, and strategic consumer marketing created a thriving industry that reduced dependence on imported fossil fuels.

This policy brief examines the successful adoption of solar water heaters (SWHs) in Barbados, where over 50,000 units have been installed. The success is attributed to a combination of early entrepreneurial 'champions', consistent government fiscal incentives (such as the Homeowner Tax Benefit and the Fiscal Incentives Act of 1974), and strategies to reduce consumer risk through performance guarantees and credit schemes. The document highlights that these incentives provided high value, costing the government a small fraction of revenue while saving consumers millions of dollars annually. It concludes that the Barbados experience can be replicated in other sun-rich countries with high fossil fuel imports, provided there is long-term regulatory certainty and local sensitivity in implementation.

The Minutes of EC-XXXIII document the 33rd Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Council held on June 26, 2012, in Arlington, VA, USA. The meeting focused on financial reporting, the approval of new science research projects, and the establishment of a new tripartite governance structure for the IAI Directorate.

This document is a budget request from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the 2012/2013 fiscal year, including preliminary projections for 2013-2015. It details the operational costs required to maintain the IAI Directorate, manage scientific programs such as CRN II and CRN III, and facilitate the relocation of the Directorate's headquarters from Brazil to Uruguay.

This policy brief describes Grenada's 2011 Strategic Program for Climate Resilience (SPCR), a national strategy developed under the Pilot Program for Climate Change Resilience (PPCR) to transition the country toward low-carbon and climate-resilient development. The document outlines the SPCR's focus on physical infrastructure and forestry, its funding through the Climate Investment Funds, and the lessons learned from its participatory design process.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research's Quarterly Status Report for June 2012 details the organization's financial standing, including core budget contributions, expenses through February 2012, and administrative challenges regarding staff contracts and tax liabilities in Brazil.

The document is an independent auditors' report and the accompanying financial statements for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2012, and June 30, 2011. It details the Institute's financial position, operational revenues, research program expenditures, and a qualified audit opinion regarding specific accounting adjustments.

The Climate Impact Equity Lens (CIEL) is a tool developed by the Stockholm Environment Institute to calculate net climate impacts for individuals rather than regional averages. By comparing climate damages against the savings gained from not investing in emission reductions, CIEL demonstrates that while some individuals are currently 'net winners,' the vast majority of the global population will become 'net losers' by 2100 and 2150 as damages outpace savings.

The minutes of the 18th Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Asunción, Paraguay, from June 15-16, 2011, detail the institute's scientific progress, financial challenges, and organizational restructuring, including the search for a new host country for its Executive Directorate.

The 2011 Scientific Program Report by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details the achievements of four scientific programs between May 2010 and April 2011. It focuses on the Cooperative Research Networks (CRN II), the Small Grants Program for Human Dimensions (SGP-HD), and an IDRC-funded project on land use in the Río de la Plata basin. The report emphasizes the integration of natural and social sciences to inform policy decisions regarding climate change, biodiversity, and water security across the Americas.