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This document is a report from independent auditors regarding the financial statements of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2018, and June 30, 2017. It includes balance sheets, statements of operations, cash flows, and detailed explanatory notes on the IAI's organizational structure, funding sources, and specific research programs.

A notification from the Executive Director of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) informing the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC), the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC), and CoP members of the IAI's planned participation in five international meetings between October and December 2017.

A briefing from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) notifying member countries and advisory committees of the Executive Directorate's planned participation in five international events between October and December 2017 to strengthen the science-policy interface and visibility.

A statement by CIEL Senior Attorney Melissa Blue Sky regarding the #BeyondNAFTA summit in Mexico City, where a diverse coalition of social and environmental groups called for a new North American trade agreement that prioritizes human rights, environmental protection, and climate obligations over corporate profits.

The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) discusses the implications of the Trump administration's 2017 decision to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). CIEL argues that NAFTA has historically expanded resource-intensive industries at the expense of the environment and labor rights, and calls for a new trade system that prioritizes human rights, climate protection, and the elimination of fossil fuel subsidies and investor-state dispute settlements.

This fact sheet by the Climate Bonds Initiative describes the use of Green City Bonds to finance climate-friendly urban infrastructure, highlighting market growth, specific regional examples such as Mexico City and the US, and various financing models for municipalities.

This fact sheet, published by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) in October 2016, outlines five strategic lessons for local governments to establish successful partnerships for climate compatible development. Based on experiences from South and Southeast Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean, the document emphasizes the importance of strategic partner selection, the inclusion of marginalized and opposing groups, the use of local knowledge brokers, and the necessity of ensuring mutual benefit for all participants.

This report by the Climate Bonds Initiative examines the potential for a green bond market in Mexico to support its transition to a low-carbon economy. While the existing climate-aligned bond market is small, the document identifies significant investment needs across energy, transport, buildings, and water sectors, and suggests that Mexico's stable macroeconomic environment and growing institutional investor interest provide a strong foundation for future green issuance.

This guide summarizes a comparative research project conducted by the Fundación Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (FARN) between 2013 and 2014. The study examines the political dynamics of climate-related decision-making in three Latin American mega-cities: Buenos Aires, São Paulo, and Mexico City, focusing on the gap between the adoption of climate policies and their actual implementation.

This 2016 report by Energy Innovation outlines sustainable urban planning guidelines for Mexico City's General Urban Development Program (PGDU). It advocates for a 'human-scale' city that reduces car dependency through Transit-Oriented Development, mixed land use, and integrated public transport. Key goals include increasing the population living near mass transit to 70% by 2030 and expanding exclusive public transport lanes to 70% of the urban area by the same date.

Friends of the Earth International expresses concern for the physical integrity of Gustavo Castro Soto, a coordinator for Otros Mundos Chiapas /Amigos de la Tierra México, following the assassination of indigenous leader Berta Cáceres in Honduras.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International expressing concern for the safety of Gustavo Castro Soto, the sole witness to the murder of Honduran indigenous leader Berta Cáceres, and calling for his safe return to Mexico.

This science report from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details the outcomes of the Small Grants for Cooperative Research in the Americas (SGP-CRA) and the Third Cooperative Research Networks program (CRN3) between June 2015 and May 2016. It highlights the transition toward interdisciplinary research and the application of scientific findings to legislative and policy decisions across the Americas.

The SEforALL 2016-2021 Business Plan outlines a strategy to achieve universal modern energy access, double energy efficiency, and double the share of renewables globally. The organization uses data-driven 'heat maps' and a 'Global Tracking Framework' to prioritize high-impact countries and sectors. Its operational model relies on 'lean start-up' methodologies and a network of 'Delivery', 'Proud', and 'Funding' partners, including sector-specific 'Accelerators'. Financially, SEforALL aims to transition to a 50:50 public-private funding split, with a base-case budget growing from $7.4 million in 2017 to $11.0 million by 2021.

This document is a list of participants for the 38th Executive Council Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research, held on August 14, 2014, in Mexico City, Mexico.

The document records the decisions made during the 22nd meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Mexico City on August 13-14, 2014. The meeting focused on administrative appointments, budgetary approvals, and strategic recommendations for climate change adaptation in Latin America.

This document is a list of participants for the 22nd Conference of the Parties, held in Mexico City on August 13 and 14, 2014.

The document records the resolutions adopted during the 22nd Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on August 13-14, 2014, in Mexico City.

The document records the decisions and action items from the 37th Meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on August 12, 2014, in Mexico City. The meeting focused on the formation of advisory committees, financial approvals, and recommendations for member country engagement.

The document contains the minutes of the 22nd Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Mexico City on August 13-14, 2014. The meeting focused on the implementation of a tripartite governance structure, the approval of the 2014-2015 annual plan and operating budget, and the establishment of a Science-Policy Liaison Advisory Committee (SPAC).