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This report documents the first decade of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), covering its institutional development, scientific agenda, and research programs from 1992 to 2002. It details the transition from a conceptual phase to an operational entity, the establishment of its headquarters in Brazil, and the implementation of various grant programs and cooperative research networks aimed at understanding environmental changes across the Americas.

This report documents the first decade of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), from its establishment in 1992 to 2002. It outlines the institute's institutional development, the evolution of its scientific agenda, and the implementation of various grant programs and research networks designed to understand environmental changes across the Americas.

A management letter from KPMG Auditores Independentes to the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) regarding the audit of financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2003.

This briefing document from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) proposes renaming the Financial and Administrative Working Group (FAWG) to the Ad Hoc Financial and Administrative Committee (FAC) and outlines its revised mandate and operational procedures.

The document contains the minutes and action lists from the Fifteenth Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Council (EC), held on June 25-26, 2002, in São José dos Campos, Brazil. The meeting focused on financial management, the approval of scientific grants, the selection of new Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) members, and the establishment of an External Review Committee.

This document records the decisions made during the ninth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in São José dos Campos, Brazil, on June 27-28, 2002.

The draft notes from the second day of the 14th Meeting of the IAI Executive Council (CE) record the non-approval of the "Declaration of Panama" and the scheduling of the 15th Meeting in Brazil.

This briefing documents the approved actions and decisions from the first day of the 14th Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Council (EC), held on November 26, 2001, in Havana, Cuba.

The XVI meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC), held on October 5, 2001, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, focused on administrative updates, the progress of science reporting, the establishment of a Small Grants Program, and the planning of a synthesis book titled 'Montevideo +10'.

This report from the Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) provides an analysis of institutional, programmatic, and educational activities conducted between August 1 and October 31, 2001. It details membership updates, the status of scientific capacity programs, and the outcomes of training initiatives like the IAI/UM Summer Institute.

This document outlines the funding policy guidelines for research projects under the Cooperative Research Networks (CRN) program of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), published in October 1999. It details the legal and financial responsibilities of beneficiary institutions, the roles of Principal Investigators (PIs), and the administrative requirements for managing grants, including reporting, budget modifications, and data sharing.

This report details the proceedings of the Communications Task Force (CTF) meeting held on May 16-17, 2001, in Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil. The meeting focused on updating IAI communication materials, including the Science Program Publication, the annual report, the newsletter, and the website, while establishing a long-term integrated marketing strategy to improve the organization's visibility and impact in the Americas.

The document is a report from the 22nd meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC), held in Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil, from July 26-28, 2005. The meeting focused on the IAI's funding crisis, the evaluation of research proposals for the second round of the Collaborative Research Network (CRN II) program, and updates on upcoming meetings and institutional partnerships.

The document is a participant list for the Ninth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), which took place on June 27 and 28, 2002, in São José dos Campos, Brazil.

A 2004 proposal from the Center for Weather Forecast and Climate Studies (CPTEC) of the National Institute for Space Research (INPE) to become an Affiliated Institution of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). The proposal outlines a two-year renewable program to provide research internships for personnel from IAI member countries focusing on climate variability in the Americas.

This document records the decisions made during the 14th Meeting of the IAI Executive Council (EC), held on November 26-27, 2001, in Havana, Cuba. The meeting focused on administrative governance, the election of Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) members, financial contributions from member countries, and the scheduling of future meetings.

The document records the decisions made during the 14th Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Council (CE), held on November 26-27, 2001, in Havana, Cuba.

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 by an ad hoc committee of the Inter-American Institute (IAI) evaluates proposals from Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay to host the IAI's Directorate and staff. The committee assessed each bid against 14 criteria, including facilities, legal immunities, tax status, and communications infrastructure, to determine the most suitable host country.

This briefing from the Chair of the Ad Hoc Committee provides a factual assessment of two options for distributing science program management and science development functions within the IAI Directorate for decision at COP-20.