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This draft proposal outlines a restructuring of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Directorate into a distributed model. The plan aims to shift the IAI's support structure from a primary reliance on the US Government toward a more balanced participation from Southern countries by leveraging the capacities of three Mercosur nations: Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) activity plan for July 2015 to June 2016 details institutional restructuring, research initiatives focused on ecosystem services and adaptation, and a series of capacity-building seminars across Latin America and the Caribbean.

This document presents the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) core budget request for the 2015/2016 fiscal year, along with preliminary estimates for 2016-2018. It details the funding required to maintain operations, monitor science programs, and manage the transition of the IAI Directorate.

This report from the President of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details decisions made during the EC's 38th Meeting following recommendations from the 22nd Conference of the Parties (CoP) held in Mexico City. Key actions include the creation of a declaration on climate adaptation for COP-20, the development of the Science and Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC), and the adoption of Research Gate for scientific networking.

This guide outlines the process used by the Government of Canada in 2014 to identify and nominate candidates for the Science Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). It details the selection criteria, the role of the Science Policy Roundtable in evaluating applicants, and the general purpose of the SPAC in bridging the gap between scientific research and policy-making.

The June 2016 report from the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) to the Conference of the Parties (CoP) outlines recommendations for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) to better address regional crises in the Americas through integrated natural and social science research, restructured funding calls, and improved data infrastructure.

This guide outlines the nomination and selection process for the Science Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). It details the criteria for candidate eligibility, the timeline for applications and elections in 2016, and the strategic purpose of the SPAC in bridging the gap between scientific research and policy-making.

This document consists of a report from the 27th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-27) to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Brasilia, Brazil, from 5 to 6 June 2019, and a subsequent administrative document from March 2020 requesting the formal approval of that report at CoP-28.

The Financial Status Report as of November 2006 details the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research's (IAI) core budget, operational expenses, and program budgets. It highlights significant challenges in collecting member contributions, with only 6% collected by November 2006, though a 90% collection rate for the 2006/2007 period is conservatively estimated. The report also notes the closure of the Collaborative Research Network I (CRN-I) and an unqualified external audit by BDO Trevisan Auditores Independentes for the period ending June 30, 2006.

Minutes from the 32nd Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Council, held June 16-17, 2011, in Asunción, Paraguay. The meeting focused on the process for selecting a new host country for the IAI Directorate, establishing an ad hoc committee to evaluate proposals, and strengthening institutional partnerships and funding strategies.

The minutes of the 39th Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Council, held on 23 June 2015 in Lima, Peru, detail administrative, financial, and strategic decisions. Key outcomes include the recommendation of new members for the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) and Science Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC), the approval of the 2015-2016 core budget, and discussions on improving the visibility and impact measurement of IAI science.

This document is a research cooperation agreement between the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) and the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), establishing FAPESP as an Associate of the IAI to enhance scientific networking and research on global environmental change in the Americas.

This case study describes how the University of Alberta's Centre for Earth Observation Sciences (CEOS) uses IBM InfoSphere Streams software and a network of sensors to monitor climate change impacts on boreal and tropical dry forests in Canada and Latin America in real time.

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 conceptual note from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and FAPESP outlines a proposal to coordinate innovative actions and projects to protect the Amazon region. It emphasizes the critical role of the Amazon in global climate and biodiversity, the threats posed by deforestation and illegal activities, and the necessity of integrating indigenous knowledge and transdisciplinary approaches to sustain the ecosystem and human health.

This policy brief evaluates the institutional capacities of three coastal communities in Latin America—Teacapan (Mexico), Bayahibe (Dominican Republic), and Brava de Almada (Brazil)—to respond to extreme rainfall events. The research focuses on economies dependent on artisanal fishing and tourism, analyzing risk perception, legal frameworks, and citizen participation to identify gaps in disaster management and adaptation.

This policy brief describes a research project by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and the Brazilian National Institute for Space Research (INPE) focused on nitrogen cycling in Latin America. The project aims to provide scientific evidence to support policies for sustainable nitrogen management in agriculture and wastewater treatment to prevent soil degradation, water pollution, and threats to food security.

The MAP-FIRE project analyzed forest fire risks in the Amazon's MAP region (Madre de Dios, Acre, and Pando), finding that drought-induced fires can cause over 50% of primary forest deforestation during drought years. In Acre, fires between 2008-2012 resulted in economic losses of approximately US$ 307.46 million (9.07% of its GDP). The project developed real-time monitoring platforms for fire and air quality, which have since influenced sensor network installations across all Brazilian Amazon states and a new project in the Pantanal.

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.