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A fact sheet detailing the issuance of a MXN 3.5 billion green bond by BBVA Bancomer SA on September 27, 2018, marking the first green bond from a Mexican financial corporate.

This report assesses the greenhouse gas emission reduction commitments of over 6,000 cities, states, and regions and more than 2,000 companies across 9 high-emitting countries and the European Union, concluding that while these non-state actor actions are significant, they are insufficient on their own to limit global temperature increases to 1.5°C or well-below 2°C.

The Carbon-Free Regions Handbook: Land Use is a guide by RMI that provides four specific actions for subnational governments to address climate goals through land management, open space conservation, methane capture, and regenerative agriculture.

The report examines how economic instruments in India, Mexico, and Indonesia can be used to attract the private investment necessary to meet Paris Agreement and SDG targets, recommending that governments align fiscal policies with climate goals to send clear signals to investors.

This briefing note provides an overview of the 2018 Talanoa Dialogue on Climate Ambition, outlining how National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) and civil society can integrate human rights-based perspectives into the process to inform future national climate commitments.

This fact sheet details a CHF125 million (USD126 million) green bond issued by the North American Development Bank on July 24, 2018, with a maturity date of July 24, 2026.

This fact sheet details a USD 108.4 million private placement green bond issued by Atlas Renewable Energy on July 2, 2018, to refinance two solar projects in Uruguay.

This briefing by the Climate Bonds Initiative outlines key public sector green bond policy developments from the first half of 2018, focusing on sovereign issuance, national guidelines, financial incentives, and the role of central banks in supporting the energy transition.

This guide by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides a strategic framework for governments to design and implement local content policies in the mining sector. It outlines a four-step process—aligning with national objectives, taking stock of capabilities, crafting specific policies, and establishing monitoring mechanisms—to ensure mining investments contribute to sustainable, inclusive economic development and diversification.

This briefing from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details the outcomes of the 26th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-26) held on June 20-21, 2018. The meeting resulted in 45 Decisions covering operational budgets, long-term financial and communication strategies, and the adoption of open data principles.

The report details the 46th meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research, held on 22 June 2018 in Antigua, Guatemala. The meeting focused on electing a new EC Bureau, reviewing decisions from the 26th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-26), and discussing the implementation of the IAI Strategic Plan.

The report documents the proceedings of the 2nd Science-Policy Workshop of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on 19 June 2018 in Antigua, Guatemala. The workshop focused on integrating scientific research into policy, discussing the IPBES Regional Assessment for the Americas, the IAI Open Data initiative, and the development of a new 25-year Strategic Plan.

This report documents the proceedings of the 2nd IAI Science-Policy Workshop held on June 19, 2018, in Antigua, Guatemala. The workshop focused on bridging the gap between scientific research and policy-making, discussing regional biodiversity assessments, open data initiatives, the IAI's future strategic plan, and the role of science diplomacy in the Americas.

This document consists of the minutes from the 25th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Bogotá, Colombia, on June 13-14, 2017. It details the approval of the IAI's core budget for 2017-2018, the election of members to the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) and Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC), and progress reports on science programs, capacity building, and global outreach. The document also includes a farewell letter from outgoing Executive Director Dr. Holm Tiessen, reflecting on 12 years of institutional growth and the shift toward transdisciplinary science.

This briefing document, prepared by the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), presents the draft reports and minutes from the 43rd and 44th meetings of the IAI Executive Council (EC), both held in Bogotá, Colombia, in June 2017. The document seeks the formal approval of these reports during the 45th meeting of the Executive Council in Antigua, Guatemala, on June 19, 2018.

The document is a list of participants for the 26th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research, held in Antigua, Guatemala, on June 20-21, 2018. It details the delegates from various member countries, observers, and representatives from associated research institutions and networks.

This report documents a two-day workshop held in June 2018 by the Network of Southern Think Tanks (NeST) to identify African priorities and policy recommendations for the BAPA+40 conference. The discussions focused on redefining South-South Cooperation (SSC), aligning the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development with Africa's Agenda 2063, improving monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks, and addressing infrastructure and economic structural transformation.

This briefing from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Directorate reports on the implementation of Decision XXV/28, which aims to enhance the capacity of IAI research projects to communicate scientific results to stakeholders and policy makers.

This document is a report on the 25th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-25) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Bogotá, Colombia, on June 13-14, 2017. It details the approval of the meeting's minutes, the election of advisory committee members, financial reports for the 2016-2017 fiscal year, and strategic plans for science-policy integration, communication, and funding for the next decade.

The Report of the IAI Directorate Science, dated 23 May 2018, details the activities, program transitions, and strategic planning of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). It focuses on the conclusion of the third Collaborative Research Network (CRN3), the launch of the Small Grant Program on ecosystem services and human wellbeing (SGP-HW), and the formulation of the fourth Collaborative Research Network (CRN4), emphasizing a shift toward co-funding and demand-driven, transdisciplinary research in the Americas.