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The IAI Annual Plan for 1999/2000 outlines institutional, scientific, and capacity-building goals to ensure the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research's financial stability and scientific development, focusing on the implementation of the CRN and PESCA programs.

This annex outlines the role of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) in the Belmont Forum Collaborative Research Action (CRA) on Transdisciplinary Research for Pathways to Sustainability. While the IAI is not providing financial support for this phase, it is offering in-kind contributions through network facilitation, capacity building, and coordination with its 19 member Parties in the Americas.

This policy brief describes a transdisciplinary project in Mexico City that used citizen mapping and public consultation to analyze the relationship between extreme heat, public health, and green spaces. The project highlights a gap between official health statistics and the lived experience of the population, emphasizing the need to integrate green infrastructure into health policies to address socio-spatial inequalities.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), in partnership with the Alliance for Just Deliberation on Solar Geoengineering (DSG) and the Degrees Initiative, is organizing a workshop series for policymakers and negotiators in the Americas. The program aims to build scientific and governance capacity regarding solar radiation modification (SRM) to ensure equitable participation in multilateral climate deliberations as global temperatures exceed 1.5°C and emissions pledges remain insufficient.

The report documents the Second Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-II) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from April 26-28, 1995. The meeting focused on establishing the institute's operational infrastructure, including the election of its first Director, the approval of a Host Country Agreement with Brazil, and the adoption of an Initial Science Program (ISP) to jump-start research activities in the Americas.

The IAI Directorate Report for July 2016 - May 2017 details the institute's efforts to bridge the gap between global change science and policy in the Americas. Key activities include the implementation of the Third Collaborative Research Network (CRN3), the development of transdisciplinary capacity-building programs, and strategic engagement with UN conventions such as the UNFCCC and CBD. The report emphasizes the success of seed grants and professional development seminars in creating multinational research networks and the role of the Science-Policy Liaison Directorate in measuring the impact of scientific production on regional decision-making.

The IAI report (July 2016 - May 2017) outlines progress in transdisciplinary climate research and science-policy integration in the Americas. Key achievements include the evaluation of the TISG seed grant program, the management of 17 CRN3 research networks, the launch of a climate impact MOOC with over 6,500 participants, and the establishment of a Science-Policy Liaison Office in Buenos Aires to measure scientific impact on regional governance.

The report documents the proceedings and decisions of the 26th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-26) to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Antigua, Guatemala, from 20 to 21 June 2018. The meeting focused on financial sustainability, the development of a new strategic plan, the expansion of institutional partnerships, and the enhancement of science-policy interfaces to address global change in the Americas.

This document is a participants list for the First Meeting of the Conference of the Parties, held from September 12-14, 1994, in Mexico City, Mexico.

This document outlines the program and budget for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the 1995-1996 period, presented for the second meetings of the IAI Executive Council and Conference of the Parties in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The May 1999 IAI Director's Report outlines the progress of the Initial Science Program (ISP) and the Collaborative Research Network (CRN), the latter of which funded 13 projects with a total adjusted budget of US$ 10.4 million. The report highlights challenges in securing diverse funding beyond the NSF and notes a deficit in voluntary member country contributions. It also details capacity-building initiatives, including the IAI-UM Summer Institute and the Pan-American Climate Information System (PACIS), and reports on diplomatic missions to member countries to strengthen institutional ties.

This fact sheet outlines a research project led by the Universidad del Valle de Guatemala to examine the costs, benefits, and environmental impacts of certification seals, fair trade programs, and organic production for small coffee producers in Central America facing climate change.

This fact sheet describes research supported by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) on the ecosystem services provided by phytoplankton, specifically their role in oxygen production and carbon sequestration, and the efforts of the Antares Network to monitor these processes across Latin America.

This document records the decisions made during the fifth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Arlington, USA, on 4-5 June 1998. The meeting focused on administrative governance, budget approvals, the election of leadership, and the strategic direction of scientific research in the Americas.

This document is an action list from the Tenth Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Council, held on December 2-3, 1999, in Caracas, Venezuela. It details administrative approvals, funding decisions for scientific projects, and strategic planning for the institute's future development.

This briefing documents the actions and decisions made during the tenth meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held from December 2 to 3, 1999, in Caracas, Venezuela.

This briefing document records the action list and decisions made during the Eleventh Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Council (EC), held on July 25-26, 2000, in Merida, Mexico. The meeting focused on administrative approvals, budget requests, the appointment of scientific personnel, and strategic collaborations to increase the institute's visibility and operational stability.

This briefing document lists the actions and decisions taken during the Eleventh Meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held from July 25 to 26, 2000, in Mérida, Mexico.

This document is a list of actions and decisions from the Thirteenth Meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on July 17-18, 2001, in Panama City, Panama. The meeting focused on administrative governance, the appointment of scientific advisors, financial reporting, and the preparation of an external evaluation of the institute.

The document is an action list from the Seventeenth Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Council (EC), held on June 02-03, 2003, in Boulder, USA. It details administrative decisions, the formation of committees, and recommendations to be forwarded to the Conference of Parties (CoP).