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The statement asserts that gender inequality is reinforced by patriarchy, colonialism, and corporate power, which exacerbate the impacts of environmental destruction on women. It calls for global action to protect environmental defenders, end militarization, and invest in universal care systems to achieve a just transition and systemic change.

The statement asserts that gender injustice is deeply linked to environmental destruction and systemic oppression rooted in patriarchy, colonialism, and corporate power. It highlights that women and gender-diverse people are disproportionately affected by ecosystem collapse and militarisation but are also leading resistance efforts. The document calls for governments to protect environmental defenders, end militarisation, and invest in universal care services.

The statement asserts that gender inequality is deeply linked to environmental destruction and systemic exploitation. It highlights how women and gender-marginalized people are disproportionately affected by ecological collapse and militarization while leading resistance efforts. The text calls for international action to protect environmental defenders, end militarization, and ensure equitable access to land and resources.

Uruguay is transitioning toward integrated urban water management, with high potable water access but ongoing challenges in sanitation, stormwater drainage, and flood risk management. While constitutional reforms recognize water and sanitation as human rights, implementation remains partial, and the country faces significant needs in wastewater treatment and sustainable urban drainage planning.

The research evaluates beach governance in Uruguay and Brazil, finding that while Pocitos beach employs a participative committee-based approach, Central beach suffers from weak integration between municipal divisions and stakeholders. The study recommends a formalized, integrated, and participatory management model for both locations and other beaches in these countries.

This briefing from the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details the relocation of its headquarters from Montevideo, Uruguay, to Panama City, Panama.

This briefing document outlines the process for relocating the headquarters of the Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) following the Uruguayan Government's decision to terminate its Host Country Agreement.

The document outlines the process for relocating the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). Due to financial limitations, Uruguay notified the IAI on January 31, 2024, that it would terminate the Headquarters Agreement effective July 31, 2024. Panama expressed interest in hosting the Directorate in December 2023 and submitted a formal proposal on March 8, 2024, after being the only country to manifest interest. The briefing recommends that the Conference of the Parties approve Panama's proposal during its extraordinary meeting on March 26, 2024.

The IAI's STeP Fellowship program, designed to train early-career scientists in the science-policy interface, has seen significant growth with 64 total fellows from 13 countries. In November 2022, 30 fellows participated in a Science Diplomacy Leadership Workshop in Uruguay, resulting in a leadership declaration. This declaration commits the fellows to transdisciplinary approaches, inclusive decision-making, and the pursuit of transformative change to address urgent challenges in the Americas.

The 2023 Extraordinary meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) was held on 18 April 2023 to elect a new Executive Director. Following a recruitment process overseen by a 10-member search committee, Dr. Anna Stewart Ibarra was recommended and subsequently elected to a three-year term. The search committee highlighted the need for the IAI to bridge the gap between science and policy to address global environmental change challenges in the Americas.

The document reports on the establishment and initial work of the IAI's Gender, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee, which has developed an implementation plan for the institute's gender policy. It recommends that the Conference of the Parties adopt provisional decisions to monitor this policy and establish a new Advisory Committee for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IP&LC-AC).

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research is seeking nominations to replace three members of the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) and one member of the Science Advisory Committee (SAC) by June 2023. Nominations will be filled at the 31st meeting of the Conference of the Parties in Panama City. The institute emphasizes the need for international expertise in global change in the Americas, with a specific call for geographic, gender, and ethnic balance, noting underrepresentation of South America, the Caribbean, and the Tropical Andes. Desired expertise includes science diplomacy, economics, biodiversity governance, and informatics.

The report outlines the legal framework and procedural steps taken to recruit a new Executive Director for the IAI, noting the composition of the Selection Committee and the regional origin of applicants.

The manual outlines the travel, accommodation, and entry requirements for the IAI CoP-31 meeting held on June 21-22, 2023, in Panama City. It details the venue at Hotel Las Américas Golden Tower, transportation arrangements provided by the IAI and SENACYT, and current COVID-19 and visa regulations for entering Panama.

The manual outlines travel, accommodation, and entry requirements for the IAI CoP-31 meeting held on June 21-22, 2023, in Panama City. It details the venue at Hotel Las Americas Golden Tower Panama, transportation via Tocumen International Airport, and COVID-19 protocols, noting that masks remain mandatory in healthcare facilities, food handling, and public transport. It also specifies visa requirements for citizens of Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Venezuela, and provides emergency contact information and electrical standards for the Republic of Panama.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) has released the draft report of the 54th meeting of the Executive Council (EC-54) for review. While the Standing rules do not specify a deadline for comments, the IAI Directorate requests that representatives provide feedback preferably 90 days before the 31st meeting of the Conference of the Parties to allow for editing and translation.

The briefing outlines the logistical arrangements for the 54th meeting of the Executive Council (EC-54) held on 15 November 2022 in Montevideo, Uruguay. It details the venue at the Hyatt Centric hotel, lodging options, transport from Carrasco Airport, and registration procedures. The document also specifies entry requirements for foreign nationals regarding COVID-19 vaccination and testing, as well as local information on currency (Uruguayan Peso), electricity (220V), and typical November weather in Montevideo.

This document provides logistical information for the 54th meeting of the Executive Council of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on November 15, 2022, in Montevideo, Uruguay.

The report identifies significant gender disparities in the transport sectors of Panamá, Paraguay, and Uruguay, particularly regarding safety, employment, and mobility patterns. It argues that urban transport is often designed around a male commuter model, ignoring the 'mobility of care' typical of women's trips. The document highlights endemic gender-based violence in public transport and the disproportionate economic impact of COVID-19 on women. To address these, the E-Motion programme proposes a three-fold approach: using the transport sector to change social norms, increasing women's access to green jobs in electric vehicle (EV) markets, and systematizing gender mainstreaming in investment plans through capacity building and sex-disaggregated data collection.

The IAI and CERMES have agreed to a two-year partnership to create synergies between the NOAA-CERMES Climate Resilience Enhancement Programme (NCCREP) and the IAI Science, Technology and Policy (STeP) Fellowship program. The collaboration aims to bridge the gap between climate science research and decision-making in the Caribbean and Latin America by providing professional development in leadership, communication, and science diplomacy for early-career researchers. CERMES is responsible for coordinating the placement of up to three fellows annually in Caribbean host institutions and managing funding via NOAA, while the IAI provides a professional development program and access to an Inter-American networking platform.