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The Terms of Reference for the Open Science Committee (OSciC) establish the committee as an advisory forum for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) to implement policies and strategic alliances regarding open science, open data, and open access.

The document defines the Terms of Reference for the Open Science Commission (OSciC), which serves as an advisory body to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). The Commission, comprising members from Canada, Argentina, Brazil, and the USA, aims to develop open science policies, improve data accessibility, and foster collaborations with international initiatives.

A report from the Ad hoc Committee on the Implementation of the IAI Tripartite Governance detailing the operational status of offices in Uruguay and Argentina, and ongoing legal challenges regarding the host country agreement in Brazil.

This report from the Ad Hoc Commission for the Implementation of the IAI Tripartite Governance details the operational status of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) offices in Uruguay and Argentina, and the legal challenges regarding the establishment of a scientific development function in Brazil.

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 briefing, prepared by the United States as Chair of the Implementation Committee for the Tripartite Structure of the IAI, evaluates the progress of a distributed governance model for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and recommends merging its directorates into a single entity based in Uruguay.

This briefing document from the IAI Directorate, prepared for the twenty-seventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties in June 2019, outlines the framework and current status of financial contributions to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). It emphasizes the distinction between core budget funding and extra-budgetary contributions used for programmatic activities.

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 document outlines the proposed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Strategic Plan (2019-2044). It defines a framework for measuring organizational performance, scientific impact, and growth through prospective and retrospective metrics to be reviewed every three to six years.

This report summarizes the activities of the Science Diplomacy Center (SDC) Steering Committee during the 2022-2023 intersessional period. It details two primary meetings held in Uruguay and the United States to define the SDC's vision, mission, and goals, and to identify priority activities aimed at strengthening the science-policy interface across the Americas.

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.

This document is a budget request prepared by the Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the 32nd meeting of the Conference of the Parties. It outlines the core budget requirements for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and preliminary requests for 2025-2027, detailing operational costs, staffing changes, and proposed country contributions.

This report details the activities of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Directorate from June 1, 2024, to April 2025. It focuses on implementing decisions from the 32nd Conference of the Parties (CoP-32), expanding institutional partnerships, advancing transdisciplinary research on climate, health, and oceans, and strengthening science diplomacy through the IAI Science Diplomacy Center and the STeP Fellowship program.

The report documents the proceedings of the Fourth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on June 11-12, 1997. The meeting focused on approving administrative policies, budgets, and scientific agendas, as well as electing leadership and committee members.

This document is a report on the Fourth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on June 11-12, 1997. The meeting focused on administrative approvals, budget planning, scientific agenda updates, and the election of leadership and committee members.

The document outlines the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) program plan for 1998-1999 and beyond. It details strategic goals for scientific development, capacity building, and financial sustainability, alongside a work plan of funded activities and a list of potential future initiatives focused on climate monitoring and disaster preparedness in the Americas.

A 1998 Statement of Intent between the United States and Chile to launch the Pan-American Climate Information System for Disaster Preparedness (PACIS) to reduce disasters and improve decision-making regarding climate fluctuations.

This director's report from June 1998 analyzes the activities of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) between July 1997 and May 1998. It details institutional growth in membership, the administration of scientific projects such as the Initial Scientific Program (ISP) and the Climate Research Network (CRN), and strategic collaborations with international organizations like NOAA, NASA, and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

A briefing from the Director of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) regarding the upcoming elections for the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) to be held on June 4-5, 1998, in Arlington, USA.

This document is an attendee list for the Fifth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). It provides the names, professional titles, organizational affiliations, and contact details of participants representing various national governments, international organizations, and academic institutions.