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This document is a compilation of decisions and action lists from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Conference of the Parties (CoP), covering meetings from the 4th CoP in 1997 through the 25th CoP in June 2017. It records the governance, financial approvals, and scientific committee appointments of the institute over two decades.

This briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) evaluates the environmental record of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and its side agreement, the North American Agreement for Environmental Cooperation (NAAEC). It examines the role of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) in generating environmental data and managing shared ecosystems, while critiquing the effectiveness of the citizen submission process. The document concludes by proposing seven options for the environmental framework of a renegotiated NAFTA, ranging from maintaining the status quo to integrating provisions from the TPP or CETA.

The Center for International Environmental Law argues that the Trump Administration's intention to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement violates international law, damages US global credibility, and slows the urgent response to climate change without benefiting the coal or fossil fuel industries.

A statement from the World Resources Institute's President and CEO, Andrew Steer, arguing against the potential withdrawal of the United States from the Paris Agreement.

The Independent Auditors’ Report for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) provides the financial statements for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2016, and June 30, 2015. The report details the Institute's revenues, expenses, and net assets, highlighting its reliance on member nation contributions and grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support regional global change research and capacity building in the Americas.

The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) discusses the implications of the Trump administration's 2017 decision to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). CIEL argues that NAFTA has historically expanded resource-intensive industries at the expense of the environment and labor rights, and calls for a new trade system that prioritizes human rights, climate protection, and the elimination of fossil fuel subsidies and investor-state dispute settlements.

This report, developed by FHI 360 and funded by the Rockefeller Foundation, provides an inventory and summary of digital technologies used to enhance resilience, primarily in Asia. It details a wide array of tools—ranging from mobile apps and IoT sensors to big data analytics and geospatial mapping—designed to support disaster preparedness, emergency response, and long-term livelihood stability for vulnerable populations.

A statement by World Resources Institute (WRI) President and CEO Andrew Steer explaining the motivations behind the People's Climate March, contrasting the despair caused by climate damage and political inertia with the hope provided by sustainable urban, agricultural, and economic transitions.

This briefing by RMI analyzes China's 'energy quota' for buildings—the Standard for Energy Consumption of Civil Buildings (GB/T51161-2016)—and identifies three primary lessons for U.S. cities and companies: the importance of meter-based peer assessment, the challenges of aligning operational targets with design codes, and the benefits of localizing performance targets to account for regional market dynamics.

The Allianz Climate & Energy Monitor Deep Dive analyzes the investment requirements for China, India, and the US to align with Paris Agreement goals, noting that while China and India are rapidly expanding renewables and exiting coal, US federal policy ambition is declining despite strong state-level support.

The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) criticizes ExxonMobil for requesting a waiver from US sanctions against Russia to proceed with a $500 billion joint venture with Rosneft for offshore drilling in the Black Sea and the Russian Arctic.

A statement by the World Resources Institute arguing that the United States should remain in the Paris Agreement to protect its economic, security, and diplomatic interests, noting strong public and business support for the accord.

RMI opposes the Protecting Americans from Credit Exploitation bill, arguing that regulating Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) as a mortgage product would undermine its unique structure as a property-attached assessment. RMI advocates for national consumer protection standards tailored to the nature of PACE, citing California's existing regulatory framework as a successful model for balancing consumer protection with the promotion of energy efficiency and renewable energy retrofits.

This briefing notes Canada's ratification of the Minamata Convention on Mercury and highlights research from the IISD-Experimental Lake Area regarding the impact of reducing mercury pollution on fish.

This policy paper argues that green securitisation is a critical tool for financing fragmented, small-scale low-carbon assets in Europe. It identifies that while institutional demand for green investments is high, supply is hindered by a lack of standardised contracts, insufficient asset volumes per lender, and low credit ratings for new technologies. The authors propose a public sector agenda including the creation of green asset definitions, the establishment of financial warehouses (potentially via the EIB), the provision of credit enhancements, and the use of cornerstone investments by development banks and the ECB to scale the market.

This policy brief by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) analyzes the Trump Administration's FY2018 'skinny budget' proposal. It details significant proposed funding cuts across multiple federal agencies, specifically targeting climate change programs, sustainable energy research, rural development, and public transportation infrastructure, while prioritizing national security and space exploration.

This research paper by the NewClimate Institute and PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment proposes a comprehensive framework for assessing the ambition of post-2020 greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction proposals, specifically Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), to support the Paris Agreement's requirement for regular reviews and global stocktakes.

A statement from the World Resources Institute (WRI) criticizing a March 2017 Executive Order by President Trump that rolled back key components of the U.S. climate strategy, including the Clean Power Plan and methane regulations.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International arguing that the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) model is fundamentally flawed and should not be revived, calling instead for a complete reset of trade policy to prioritize public good over corporate interests.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International denouncing BNP Paribas for its alleged role in tax evasion and the financing of fossil fuels, issued in support of Florent Compain, who faced prosecution for a non-violent protest action against the bank.