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This briefing, prepared by the permanent representative of Paraguay for the thirty-third meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), proposes that the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) be invited to become an Associate of the Institute. The document outlines the WMO's regional and global roles in climate cooperation and details its existing collaborative activities with the IAI since 2022.

This briefing, prepared by the permanent representative of Paraguay, proposes that the Conference of the Parties invite the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) to become an Associate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) under Article XI of the IAI's founding Agreement.

A letter from a coalition of Latin American civil society organizations to UNFCCC Executive Secretary Simon Stiell expressing concerns over the inclusivity and regional focus of the first 2025 Climate Week in Panama City.

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) from Uruguay to Panama, following a decision by the Conference of the Parties on 26 March 2024.

This briefing document outlines the process for relocating the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) to Panama, following a decision by the Conference of the Parties on March 26, 2024.

This briefing document outlines the process for relocating the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) to Panama, following a decision by the Conference of the Parties on March 26, 2024.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) has released draft reports for the 31st meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-31) and the 55th meeting of the Executive Council (EC-55) for review and comment.

A notification from the Executive Director of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) announcing the availability of preliminary reports from the 31st Conference of the Parties (CoP-31) and the 55th meeting of the Executive Council (CE-55) for review and comment.

The report details the 31st meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP-31) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Panama City from June 21-22, 2023. The meeting focused on administrative approvals, the establishment of new scientific and diplomatic initiatives, and the strengthening of the science-policy interface in the Americas.

The report details the proceedings of the 55th meeting of the Executive Council (EC-55) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on June 20, 2023, in Panama City and via videoconference. The meeting focused on financial sustainability, leadership transitions, and regional climate initiatives.

This briefing document notifies the Conference of the Parties that Dr. Anna Stewart Ibarra was elected as the Executive Director of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and will present her vision and priorities at the 31st meeting of the Conference of the Parties.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) announces that Dr. Anna Stewart Ibarra was appointed Executive Director effective June 1, 2023, and will present her strategic vision at the 31st meeting of the Conference of the Parties in Panama City.

A briefing document from the IAI Directorate notifying the Executive Council that Dr. Anna Stewart Ibarra was elected as the Executive Director of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research and will present her vision and priorities at the 31st meeting of the Conference of the Parties.

This briefing informs the Executive Council of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) that Dr. Anna Stewart Ibarra was elected as the new Executive Director and will present her vision and priorities at the 31st meeting of the Conference of the Parties.

This briefing consists of two letters from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) requesting nominations from Parties to fill vacancies on the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) and the Science Advisory Committee (SAC) during the 31st meeting of the Conference of the Parties in June 2023.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) is requesting nominations from Parties to fill vacancies in the Science and Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) and the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) ahead of the 31st Conference of the Parties in June 2023.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) is providing financial support for members of the Executive Council, the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC), and the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC), as well as one representative from low and middle income Parties, to attend meetings in Panama City. EC-55 will be held on 20 June 2023, and CoP-31 will be held from 21 to 22 June 2023. The meetings are hosted by the Government of Panama through Senacyt.

This document is a report from the IAI Directorate regarding the approval of the report from the 30th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-30) to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research. It includes the proceedings of the CoP-30 meeting held in June 2022 in Montevideo and via videoconference, detailing administrative decisions, financial status, the recruitment of a new Executive Director, and updates on scientific and capacity-building initiatives.

This information manual provides logistical and administrative details for participants attending the 31st Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-31) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on June 21-22, 2023, in Panama City, Panama.