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The document details twelve transdisciplinary projects investigating how climate change exacerbates health vulnerabilities in the Americas. Key focus areas include the spread of dengue and waterborne diseases, the impact of extreme heat on urban populations, and the role of agroecology and community participation in building climate resilience. The findings emphasize that effective health adaptation requires intersectoral coordination, the integration of satellite and local data, and the inclusion of marginalized groups, such as rural women and the elderly, in policy design.

The Panama Declaration reaffirms the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) as the key regional mechanism for coordinating scientific and socio-economic research on global change in the Americas. The Conference of the Parties highlighted IAI's role in developing regional research networks, promoting interdisciplinary cooperation across Earth, marine, atmospheric, and social sciences, and enhancing technical capacities through grants and scholarships. The document emphasizes that the scientific agenda, peer review, and international collaboration should drive IAI's programs. Member states renewed their commitment to voluntary contributions and called for non-signatory states in the Americas to join the Agreement.

Cuba assesses the first decade of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), noting that while regional capacity has grown, financial resources—totaling approximately 20 million dollars—have been insufficiently distributed, with only 25% directed toward capacity building in less-resourced, more vulnerable countries. Cuba recommends that the IAI integrate more closely with National Science Programs to ensure research aligns with member countries' priorities and suggests expanding the scientific agenda to include human dimensions, education, and the specific vulnerability of island nations.

The CRN program established multidisciplinary international research networks to study climate variability, ecosystem functioning, and human dimensions of global change in the Americas. Key achievements include the development of high-resolution climate reconstructions using tree rings, the identification of critical soil degradation thresholds in semiarid regions, and the creation of disaster risk databases for ENSO events. The program emphasized capacity building, supporting over 600 students and producing hundreds of peer-reviewed publications, while fostering South-South and North-South scientific collaborations.

The IAI Directorate Report for July 2013 - June 2014 details the management of science network grants, including the Third Collaborative Research Network Program (CRN3) and the Small Grants for Collaborative Research in the Americas. It highlights interdisciplinary research on tropical dry forests, Andean biodiversity hotspots, and freshwater ecosystem risks. The report also outlines capacity-building seminars in Guatemala and Panama, the publication of a guide on urban climate responses in Latin America, and the IAI's strategic alignment with global initiatives such as Future Earth and IPBES.

The IAI's 2013-2014 report details the management of several research networks, including the Cooperative Research Networks (CRN3) and the MacArthur Foundation project, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to global change. Key achievements include the development of a GIS-based climate assistant for the tropical Andes, the publication of a guide on urban climate responses in Latin America, and the establishment of strategic partnerships with IPBES, UNESCO, and Future Earth. The report also highlights the transition of the IAI's executive office to Montevideo and ongoing efforts to integrate social sciences into climate research to better inform policy decisions.

The report outlines the implementation of the RLA/92/G34 project, focusing on the deployment of GIS-SPRING 2.0 and METVIEW systems, hardware upgrades for IBM RISC 6000/250 workstations across several Latin American and Caribbean countries, and the establishment of experimental internet nodes in Costa Rica and Uruguay. It also highlights the inclusion of Jamaica in the project and proposes a potential Phase II to support the creation of regional research consortia for biodiversity and climate change.

The document assesses the critical loss of biodiversity in Latin America and the Caribbean, highlighting the 'empty forest syndrome' and the desertification of the Amazon due to gold mining. It emphasizes the vital role of ecosystem services, such as the water-regulating capacity of Andean páramos and soil organic matter for sustainable agriculture. The text argues for 'inclusive conservation' that integrates indigenous territories and traditional knowledge, noting that indigenous lands often maintain higher biodiversity. It also discusses the 'blue economy' potential of the region's marine ecosystems and the risks of 'green extractivism,' specifically how lithium mining for the global energy transition threatens Andean water resources. Finally, it examines how international trade in commodities, such as soy and leather from the Gran Chaco, drives deforestation, and advocates for the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and the Escazú Agreement to ensure environmental justice and peace.

A comprehensive training resource featuring 17 case studies on science diplomacy in Latin America and the Caribbean, focusing on environmental governance, health, space cooperation, and sustainable resource management.

The document provides a comprehensive set of 17 case studies illustrating how science diplomacy—the intersection of foreign policy and scientific research—is used to manage transboundary resources, protect biodiversity, and regulate emerging technologies in the Americas. It defines science diplomacy through three lenses: science in diplomacy (technical input for policy), diplomacy for science (promoting national scientific communities), and science for diplomacy (using scientific cooperation to improve diplomatic ties). Key examples include the Eastern Tropical Pacific Marine Corridor (CMAR), the Amazonian Regional Platform of Indigenous Peoples (ARPIP), and the Guarani Aquifer Agreement. The text emphasizes the necessity of integrating indigenous knowledge, managing multi-stakeholder governance, and aligning national policies with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to address climate change and environmental degradation.

The document serves as a training resource for the Science Diplomacy Center of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). It defines science diplomacy through the AAAS typology (science in, for, and toward diplomacy) and explores its intersection with innovation diplomacy, particularly in the Global South. The core of the document consists of detailed case studies covering diverse topics: marine conservation (CMAR), indigenous knowledge in the Amazon (ARPIP), public health and climate in the Andes (PASCC), peace parks in the Cordillera del Cóndor, groundwater management of the Guaraní Aquifer, space cooperation (ALCE and SIRIS), hydroelectric impacts in the Madeira River basin, AI regulation, plastic pollution strategies, transdisciplinary research (Belmont Forum), industrial conflicts in Fray Bentos, coal power in Jamaica, EU-Mercosur trade agreements, lithium supply chain justice, pesticide regulation comparisons, and corporate sustainability governance in Juruti. Each case analyzes the role of scientific evidence in policy-making, the challenges of multilateral cooperation, and the importance of inclusive governance.

The report evaluates the financial standing of the IAI, noting a shift from deficits to surpluses in recent estimates due to a 'principio de prudencia' (principle of prudence). For the 1998-1999 period, the financial result improved from a deficit of U$S 712 to a positive balance of U$S 21,475. For the 1999-2000 period, the most optimistic estimate projects a surplus of U$S 36,375, while the most pessimistic projects a deficit of U$S 83,625. These improvements are primarily attributed to a 'sustancial abatimiento' (substantial reduction) in personnel salaries and benefits, specifically for the Director and Scientific Officer, as well as reductions in travel expenses.

The provided text is a directory of institutions involved in a project titled "Impactos del cambio climático en la biodiversidad de los Andes tropicales". It identifies the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) as the coordinating body and lists funding sources such as the MacArthur Foundation and the National Science Foundation. The document details various partner and collaborating organizations across Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Canada, and the United States, including universities, botanical gardens, and meteorological services, all contributing to research on climate change impacts and biodiversity conservation in the tropical Andes region.

The IAI's STeP Fellowship Program aims to strengthen the science-policy-diplomacy interface in Latin America and the Caribbean by training early-career scientists in communication, leadership, and science diplomacy. Between July 2020 and June 2021, the program conducted 20 virtual training sessions and established cohorts in Mexico and Argentina focusing on sustainable cities and agriculture. The program collaborates with international partners such as AAAS and Mitacs Canada, with fellows working on regional priorities including clean energy, circular economy, and climate-fragile polar regions. Expansion efforts are targeting new cohorts in biodiversity, climate change, and natural disaster risk mitigation, alongside specific institutional negotiations in Chile and Peru.

The STeP Fellowship Program, implemented by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), is a two-year professional development initiative for scientists and policymakers in the Americas. The program focuses on three training pillars: science diplomacy, communication, and leadership, aiming to improve the science-policy dialogue and the uptake of scientific knowledge in policy processes. Fellows are placed in government agencies or private organizations within IAI member countries to work on national and regional agendas related to global environmental change.

The document compiles research on the impacts of Universal Basic Income Grants (UBIG) and cash transfers, focusing on their ability to reduce poverty, improve health, and empower women in South Africa and other low-to-middle-income countries. It challenges myths regarding welfare dependency, arguing that such grants often facilitate job searches and productive investments rather than discouraging work. The bibliography also examines the macroeconomic feasibility of UBIG through progressive taxation and the social benefits of universality over targeted assistance.

The document describes the Community-based Risk Screening Tool (CRiSTAL), a decision-support application used to integrate climate adaptation into local projects. It outlines the tool's objective to analyze how climate hazards affect livelihoods and project activities, its three-phase analytical approach, and the various training and consultancy services provided by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and its partners.

The document provides a list of the top 15 cocoa-producing countries as of 2016, categorizing them by production levels and their status regarding Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) compliance.

The document provides a data visualization of the top 15 coffee-producing countries in 2016, comparing their harvest areas and the prevalence of VSS-compliant production areas.

The Los Amigos Conservation Concession in the Peruvian Amazon faced increasing social conflicts driven by gold prices, road construction, and resource exploration. To move from a reactive to a proactive approach, ACCA partnered with Columbia University in 2012 to implement a conflict-sensitive conservation (CSC) initiative. This process involved conflict analysis workshops with managers from various protected areas and extensive field engagement with local indigenous and immigrant communities to ground-truth conflict dynamics. The resulting data was used to conflict-sensitize the 2013–2018 management plan, establishing new channels for communication and coordination between conservation managers and stakeholders.