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The Nineteenth Meeting of the IAI Executive Council, held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on June 29-30, 2004, focused on institutional updates, financial approvals, and the upcoming resignation of the IAI Director.

This report examines the environmental impacts of land use change (LUC) in the La Plata Basin, with a specific focus on the Brazilian Cerrado. It analyzes how the expansion of international commodities, forestry, cattle ranching, and biofuel crops—particularly sugarcane—affects soil carbon stocks and overall soil quality. The document highlights the role of agricultural technology in enabling this expansion and evaluates different management practices, such as no-tillage and the elimination of pre-harvest burning, to mitigate carbon loss and soil degradation.

This report examines the relationship between land use and hydrology in the La Plata Basin. Key findings include the identification of optimal groundwater depths for corn, soybean, and wheat in the Pampas, and evidence that replacing pastures with annual crops increases flooding risks. In the Chaco-Espinal region, agricultural expansion has triggered groundwater salinization and the emergence of new streams. In Paraguay, deforestation of the Atlantic Forest increased water yield from 40% to 70% of rainfall. The report also argues that bioelectricity from fire-prone dry forests is a more carbon-efficient energy source than soybean biodiesel, which carries a significant carbon debt from land-use change.

The report details the proceedings of the 59th meeting of the Executive Council of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on 28 May 2025 in Asunción, Paraguay. The meeting focused on financial planning, the impact of funding uncertainties on regional research leadership, the relocation of the IAI headquarters to Panama, and proposals to improve the designation of national representatives to ensure institutional continuity.

This fact sheet describes the activities of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and the Belmont Forum, specifically focusing on the Collaborative Research Actions (CRAs) regarding Climate, Environment and Health (CEH).

This document is a financial report and independent auditor's report for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2022, and June 30, 2021. It includes balance sheets, statements of operations, and detailed notes on the Institute's funding, research programs, and administrative expenses.

This report details the launch and selection process for the Small Grants Program for Human Dimensions (SGP-HD), an initiative by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) to strengthen the human dimensions and policy components of its science program.

This report details the activities and progress of twelve projects under the second round of the Collaborative Research Network (CRN II) from September 1, 2006, to August 31, 2007. Managed by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), these projects focus on climate change, biodiversity, and environmental sustainability across the Americas, emphasizing interdisciplinary cooperation and stakeholder engagement.

The minutes of the Twenty-first IAI Conference of the Parties (CoP), held in Montevideo, Uruguay, on June 12-13, 2013, detail the governance, financial, and scientific progress of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research. The meeting focused on implementing a tripartite governance structure across Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay, approving the 2013-2014 core budget, and expanding science-policy liaison activities to better integrate natural and social sciences for decision-making.

The report details the progress of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) in implementing a tripartite management structure across Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay. It outlines the specific roles and responsibilities of three new directorates—Integrated Operations and Finance, Scientific Development, and Science-Policy Liaison—and provides status updates on the legal agreements and office setups in each host country.

This document presents the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) core budget request for the 2015/2016 fiscal year, along with preliminary estimates for 2016-2018. It details the funding required to maintain operations, monitor science programs, and manage the transition of the IAI Directorate.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Directorate report for July 2014 - May 2015 details the institute's efforts to link science with policy, its management of cooperative research networks, and its capacity-building initiatives across the Americas. Key activities include the 'Lima 2014 Declaration on Biodiversity and Climate Change', the establishment of a Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC), and the implementation of the third Cooperative Research Network (CRN3) program, which shows a significant trend toward interdisciplinary research.

The IAI Directorate Report for June 2015 - May 2016 details the institute's efforts in capacity building, science-policy liaison, and global convention engagement. Key activities include the Training Institute Seed Grant Program, the development of Professional Development Seminars, and strategic partnerships with the UN, CBD, and Future Earth to integrate global change science with sustainable development goals.

This report from the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details activities and achievements between June 2015 and May 2016. It focuses on capacity building, the integration of science and policy, and the establishment of international partnerships to address climate change and biodiversity loss in the Americas.

The Report from the Executive Council Chair outlines actions taken by the Executive Council (EC) following the 23rd Conference of the Parties (CoP) in Lima, Peru, focusing on administrative governance, institutional partnerships, and leadership transitions within the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI).

The report from the President of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details administrative decisions and progress on institutional governance, including the establishment of a Scientific Development Office in Brazil, the selection process for a new Executive Director, and efforts to increase member country engagement.

The IAI Directorate Report for June 2015 - May 2016 details the outcomes of the Small Grants for Collaborative Research in the Americas (SGP-CRA), the progress of the Third Collaborative Research Network Program (CRN3), and the establishment of the CONICET-IAI projects. The report emphasizes the integration of interdisciplinary science to inform policy and decision-making across the Americas.

This document is a list of participants for the 25th Conference of the Parties (CoP25) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research, held on June 13-14, 2017, in Bogotá, Colombia.

This document consists of a report from the 27th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-27) to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Brasilia, Brazil, from 5 to 6 June 2019, and a subsequent administrative document from March 2020 requesting the formal approval of that report at CoP-28.

This briefing from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Directorate provides an overview of the financial status for the 2022-2023 fiscal year, detailing party contributions, budget performance, and administrative controls for the 31st meeting of the Conference of the Parties.