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This briefing describes the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), an international entity established in 1992 to conduct multinational collaborative research on global environmental change in the Americas and provide scientific information to policy-makers.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) is an intergovernmental organization established in 1992 to improve the understanding of global environmental change in the Americas and provide scientific data to policymakers. With 19 member countries, the IAI focuses on a dynamic scientific agenda including climate variability and comparative ecosystem studies.

This report details the critical state of biodiversity in Latin America and the Caribbean, highlighting a 95% decline in wild vertebrate populations over 50 years. It identifies key drivers of degradation, including gold mining in the Amazon, lithium extraction in the Andes, and industrial agriculture in the Gran Chaco, often driven by global demand for commodities and 'green' energy transitions. The text advocates for a shift from extractivist models to regenerative, inclusive conservation that integrates indigenous knowledge and recognizes the intrinsic rights of nature.

This document consists of two appendices listing the membership and representation of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research. It details the signatory nations of the establishing agreement, their ratification status as of 1994, and the specific individuals serving as representatives, delegates, and staff for the IC.

This fact sheet outlines the benefits, opportunities, and specific collaborations available to Uruguay as a member country of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the 2025-2026 period.

This logistical briefing provides travel, accommodation, and entry requirements for the 33rd Conference of the Parties (CoP-33) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), to be held in Asunción, Paraguay, in May 2025.

This document is a participant list for the IAI Forum titled "Moving Forward - 10th Anniversary of the entry into force of the 'Montevideo Declaration'", which took place in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on July 1, 2004.

This financial report, authored by Raúl Michelini, compares core budget requests for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) made in January and May 1999. It details a shift from projected deficits to surpluses for the 1998-1999 and 1999-2000 periods, primarily driven by reductions in personnel benefits and travel expenses.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) presents its core budget request for the fiscal year 1999/2000, detailing projected expenditures, revenue estimates from member countries, and a review of the previous fiscal year's spending.

This document is a contact list of official representatives and designated personnel from various American countries, primarily associated with ministries of science, technology, environment, and climate change, as well as academic and research institutions.

This report details several research initiatives supported by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) across the Americas. These projects focus on the intersection of environmental science and public policy, addressing nitrogen cycling, tropical dry forest conservation, climate services for agriculture, freshwater ecosystem risks, malaria transmission in the Amazon, water security in arid regions, oceanic carbon sequestration, the impact of highways on zoonotic diseases, and urban hydrological vulnerability.

This document is a collection of project briefs from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) detailing various scientific research initiatives across the Americas. The projects focus on environmental sustainability, climate change adaptation, and the intersection of ecological health and human well-being, covering topics such as the nitrogen cycle, tropical dry forests, climate services, malaria transmission in the Amazon, freshwater ecosystem risks, water security in arid zones, ocean dynamics, the impact of road construction in rainforests, phytoplankton services, and urban hydrological risks.

This report, published by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), examines the multifaceted impacts of climate change across Latin America and the Caribbean. It highlights the disproportionate vulnerability of rural women, indigenous populations, and coastal communities, while discussing the intersection of environmental degradation with public health, education, and migration. The document advocates for a transdisciplinary approach to science that integrates local and ancestral knowledge to inform public policy and foster regional resilience.

Declaration No. 288 by the Honorable Chamber of Senators of the Paraguayan Nation declares the 33rd Conference of the Parties of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI CoP-33), the 59th Executive Council Meeting, and the Scientific Diplomacy Workshop for Drought Management to be of national interest.

The IAI's STeP Pilot Fellowship Program is a regional initiative in Latin America and the Caribbean designed to train scientists and policymakers in science diplomacy, communication, and leadership. The program aims to integrate scientific evidence into public policy through a structured two-year professional development plan and the creation of an Inter-American networking platform. Key goals include establishing a 'Training of Trainers' model to ensure sustainability and fostering multinational collaborations to address global change and sustainable development.

The IAI Science Technology & Policy (STeP) Fellowship Pilot Program (2020-2024) is a professional development initiative designed to bridge the gap between the scientific and policymaking communities in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). The program provides a two-year training curriculum focused on three pillars—Science Diplomacy, Communication, and Leadership—to equip scientists with the soft skills and policy knowledge necessary to inform sustainable development and global change policies.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) has issued Terms of Reference for a consultancy to develop training materials on science diplomacy related to global environmental change (GEC) in the Americas. This initiative supports the creation of a regional Center for Science Diplomacy (CSD) and the IAI's Science, Technology and Policy (STeP) Fellowship program.

This research paper by Rashid S. Kaukab analyzes the divisions among World Trade Organization (WTO) members regarding the regulation of e-commerce ahead of the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14). It examines the tension between the multilateral Work Programme on Electronic Commerce and the plurilateral Joint Statement Initiative, focusing on the contentious moratorium on customs duties for electronic transmissions and the challenges faced by developing countries in bridging the digital divide.

This research paper analyzes the impact of US tariffs on Latin American economies and the subsequent indirect risks posed by China's potential policy responses. The authors argue that while direct US tariffs hit Mexico and Central America hardest, South American countries are more vulnerable to a slowdown in Chinese demand for raw materials.

This research paper analyzes the impact of US tariffs on Latin American economies and the subsequent indirect risks posed by China's economic response. The authors argue that while direct US tariffs heavily affect Mexico and Central America, the greater risk for South American nations lies in a potential decline in Chinese demand for raw materials resulting from US-China trade tensions.