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This document records the decisions made during the Eighth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Panama City, Panama, on July 19-20, 2001. The meeting focused on administrative elections, the selection process for a new IAI Director, financial approvals for the 2001/2002 fiscal year, and the establishment of guidelines for science grants and external reviews.

This document records the decisions made during the eighth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Panama City, Panama, on July 19-20, 2001.

This document is a participant list for the VIII IAI Conference of the Parties Meeting, held in Panama City, Panama, on July 19-20, 2001.

This briefing document outlines the 'Lista de Acciones' (Action List) from the first day of the Eighth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on July 19, 2001, in Panama City, Panama.

This document presents the proposed core budget for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the 2001/2002 fiscal year, including a review of the 2000/2001 expenditures and cash flow projections based on member country contributions.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) issued general guidelines for Phase II of its Science Grant Program (SGP-II). This open-call program provides one-time awards of up to US$ 30,000 to support research networks and activities across the Americas that address regional global change issues, with a specific priority on the human dimensions and policy applications of the IAI Science Agenda.

This report outlines the training and education (T&E) activities of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) as of June 2001. The IAI focuses on capacity building in Latin America through scholarships, fellowships, and interdisciplinary summer institutes designed to foster collaboration between natural and social scientists across the Americas.

This report provides a status update on the PESCA program's project selection process as of November 8, 1999, detailing the proposal submission phase, the mail review process, and the scheduled panel and Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) reviews.

This report provides an update on the activities of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) from June 15 to November 8, 1999. It details institutional developments, the status of scientific programs including the Initial Science Program (ISP) and the Collaborative Research Network (CRN), capacity-building efforts such as the IAI/UM Summer Institute, and the financial status of voluntary contributions from member countries.

This document is a participant list for the Sixth Meeting of the IAI Conference of the Parties (CoP) held in Ottawa, Canada. It lists representatives from various countries (including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Uruguay, and the USA), observers from other nations and organizations (such as Bolivia, Guyana, Honduras, Nicaragua, APN, CARICOM, OAS, and WMO), and IAI staff.

This document is a draft administrative budget proposal for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the 1999/2000 fiscal year, detailing projected expenditures, estimated cash balances, and member country contributions.

The draft report of the Fifth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held June 4-5, 1998, in Arlington, Virginia, details the approval of a revised science agenda, budget authorizations, the re-election of Director Armando Rabuffetti, and the establishment of a capacity-building program for under-represented countries.

This policy brief examines the 'direct access' and 'enhanced direct access' modalities for the Green Climate Fund (GCF), analyzing the institutional capacities required for developing countries to manage climate finance independently. It draws on the experiences of the Adaptation Fund and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to identify barriers to accreditation—such as fiduciary standards and project management track records—and provides recommendations for the GCF Board to streamline access and support country ownership.

This policy brief describes the Global Islands’ Vulnerability Research Adaptation Policy and Development (GIVRAPD) Project, an interdisciplinary research initiative focused on understanding the socioeconomic, governance, and environmental factors that influence the vulnerability and adaptive capacity of small and medium-sized coastal communities in Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

This policy brief from the Climate and Development Knowledge Network argues that climate change adaptation in the Caribbean is fundamentally a governance challenge requiring a multi-level approach. It advocates for the creation of networks and hybrid partnerships between state and non-state actors to bridge jurisdictional scales and sectors, using case studies from St. Lucia and Jamaica to illustrate how community-based organizations and public-private partnerships can enhance adaptive capacity.

The CCORAL (Caribbean Climate Online Risk and Adaptation TooL) is a web-based support system designed to integrate climate resilience into decision-making processes across the Caribbean. Developed by the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre with support from the Climate Development and Knowledge Network and the UK Department for International Development, the tool aims to embed a risk management ethic in decision-making to support climate-compatible development.

This policy brief from the GIVRAPD project examines the disconnect between national climate adaptation policies and local-level implementation in Small Island Developing States (SIDS). It highlights the need to reconcile top-down national planning with local community needs through participatory planning and collaborative governance to overcome adaptation barriers.

This policy brief examines climate change adaptation in Jamaica, focusing on the Whitehouse region. It analyzes the role of institutional arrangements, social networks, and community empowerment in building resilience for coastal economies dependent on fisheries, farming, and tourism.

This fact sheet from the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) outlines the economic and social impacts of climate change on the Caribbean, specifically focusing on the tourism and agriculture sectors, and highlights the role of research-based adaptation strategies.

This fact sheet outlines the economic and social impacts of climate change in the Caribbean, highlighting vulnerabilities in the tourism and agriculture sectors and proposing resilience measures such as micro-insurance, irrigation, and spatial planning.