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The document serves as a mapping tool between the NAP Technical Guidelines (NAP-TG) and the PROVIA Guidance, providing policy-makers in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and other developing nations with specific methods and tools for climate adaptation planning. It aligns the NAP-TG's four elements—laying groundwork, preparatory elements, implementation strategies, and monitoring/evaluation—with the PROVIA adaptation learning cycle. Key guidance includes using stakeholder and network analysis for gap assessments, employing scenario analysis for future risk characterization, and applying multi-criteria analysis for appraising adaptation options. The document emphasizes that neither the NAP-TG nor the PROVIA Guidance is prescriptive, allowing countries to define activities based on their unique circumstances.

The document is a formal letter from a broad coalition of international organizations opposing the inclusion of investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) in the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). The authors argue that ISDS allows corporations to challenge non-discriminatory government policies in private tribunals, potentially forcing taxpayers to compensate companies for implementing public health, environmental, and labor regulations. They cite examples of ISDS being used to attack clean energy and toxic waste regulations, and argue that the domestic court systems of the US and EU are sufficient for handling investment disputes.

The agreement between Uruguay and the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) defines the status of the IAI as an intergovernmental organization in Uruguay. It grants the IAI's Directorate of Finance and Integrated Operations headquarters inviolability, tax exemptions on official assets and salaries, and diplomatic privileges for its Executive Director and international staff. The document also designates the Ministry of Housing, Territorial Planning and Environment (MVOTMA) and the National Directorate of the Environment (DINAMA) as the primary national focal points for implementation.

The report analyzes the transition of water from a public commons to a financial asset, examining how privatization, commoditization, and financialization are driven by corporate interests and international financial institutions. Through case studies from Palestine, Australia, Sri Lanka, the US, Colombia, Argentina, Uruguay, Switzerland, England, Mozambique, Mexico, and El Salvador, it documents the social and ecological impacts of this shift, including water scarcity, pollution, and the violation of territorial rights. It advocates for a public/community-based management model that prioritizes the human right to water over profit.

The report by Friends of the Earth International analyzes how water is being transformed from a common good into a financial asset through corporate capture, international trade agreements, and extractive projects. It provides case studies from various regions—including Palestine, Australia, Sri Lanka, the US, Colombia, Argentina, Uruguay, Switzerland, England, Mozambique, Mexico, and El Salvador—to illustrate the social and environmental impacts of this trend. The document concludes that the 'financialization' of water allows transnational agents to speculate on natural resources, often with the complicity of states, and advocates for the recognition of water as a common good managed through community-led and public systems.

The document is a participant list for the 21st Conference of the Parts, held June 12-13, 2013, in Montevideo, Uruguay. It details representatives from various countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and the USA, as well as observers and staff from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and the Ministry of Housing, Territorial Planning and Environment (MVOTMA/DINAMA).

The IAI Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) report details the selection of 10 international CRN3 teams and the ongoing effort to integrate social and natural sciences into regional research. It highlights a critical shortage of SAC members, with six vacancies opening in June 2013, and discusses the adoption of 'Future Earth' as a framework for global sustainability and the integration of the SAC with the new IAI Science Liaison Office in Brazil.

The document details the transition of the IAI to a tripartite structure with directorates in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay. It reports that the Science-Policy Liaison Directorate in Buenos Aires is operational, while the Integrated Operations and Finance Directorate in Montevideo awaits parliamentary ratification and the Science Development Directorate in Brazil is under review. Additionally, it notes a failed attempt at electronic voting for SAC vacancies due to lack of quorum and warns of a looming membership continuity crisis in the SAC. The report also mentions the IAI's participation in the ENSOCIO-LA project and the World Climate Research Program (WCRP) Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean.

The report details the transition of the IAI to a tripartite management scheme with offices in Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil. While agreements are in place and staff appointed in Argentina and Uruguay, the agreement with Brazil remains under study. Additionally, the report highlights a critical lack of continuity in the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) due to unfilled vacancies and expiring mandates, and notes the IAI's participation in the ENSOCIO-LA project and the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) for America and the Caribbean.

The document examines the mechanisms for developing countries to access Green Climate Fund (GCF) financing directly rather than through international intermediaries. It distinguishes between 'direct access' (oversight and management at the national level) and 'enhanced direct access' (where funding decisions also occur nationally). Drawing on the Adaptation Fund and Global Environment Facility (GEF), it identifies fiduciary standards and institutional capacity as primary barriers to accreditation. The brief recommends that the GCF Board establish clear access modalities quickly, consider interim accreditation for previously accredited institutions, and support capacity building to enable the devolution of decision-making to subnational levels.

The IAI Work Plan for July 2013 to June 2014 focuses on institutional restructuring, including the implementation of a tripartite structure with offices in Montevideo, Buenos Aires, and São José dos Campos. Research priorities include the implementation of CRN3 projects to better integrate natural and human sciences, and the continuation of a MacArthur Foundation project on climate change impacts in the tropical Andes. Capacity-building efforts involve training events in Chile and Guatemala, the development of policy briefs on urban responses to climate change in Latin America, and a capacity development program for interdisciplinary research.

The document outlines the governance framework for the Executive Council of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research. It specifies that the Council consists of up to nine members elected for two-year terms to act as the executive organ for the Conference of the Parties. The rules define the scheduling of regular meetings (pre- and post-CoP), the formation of the Bureau and various committees, and the protocols for agenda setting, debate, and voting, emphasizing consensus as the primary method for decision-making.

The project examines how land use decisions, such as choosing between pastures and agricultural crops, affect water table depth (WTD) and create interdependencies among neighboring farmers in the Argentine Pampas. Initial findings indicate that pastures lead to deeper groundwater levels compared to crops like soybean, wheat, and maize, and that farmers are generally willing to coordinate actions to manage groundwater as a common good.

The report examines the divergence between lawful and wrongful expropriation compensation, the challenges of indirect expropriation, and the various valuation methods used by arbitral tribunals, such as market value and discounted cash flow.

The document examines the complexities of expropriation compensation, contrasting customary international law—which distinguishes between licit and illicit acts—with BITs, which often apply a uniform standard. It highlights the risks associated with indirect expropriation, where general public interest regulations may trigger high compensation costs. The guide evaluates three primary valuation methods: market value, net book value, and discounted cash flow, noting that the latter is often speculative. It concludes by recommending that states explicitly define indirect expropriation and specify interest rates and payment flexibility in their treaties, citing the SADC model BIT as a reference.

This research paper by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) examines the drivers and challenges associated with Climate Compatible Development (CCD), defined as a "development first" approach that minimizes climate harm while maximizing human development opportunities in a low-emissions, resilient future. Drawing on experience from over 40 countries, the paper identifies key sociopolitical drivers—such as national resilience needs, energy security, and economic opportunities—and outlines significant barriers, including high implementation costs, political resistance, and institutional capacity gaps.

The paper identifies five key drivers for CCD: national adaptation needs, energy security and resource efficiency, new economic opportunities, access to climate finance, and strong government leadership. It also outlines seven primary challenges, including high implementation and opportunity costs, opposition from vested interest groups, lack of trusted data, short-term political thinking, limited state capacity, institutional constraints, and technological uncertainties. The authors argue that managing the political economy of CCD is essential for overcoming these barriers.

The document argues that the global energy system is driven by neoliberalism and extractivism, benefiting a small elite while causing climate devastation and energy poverty. It critiques both fossil fuels and certain 'clean' alternatives—such as mega-dams and industrial biofuels—as destructive. The authors advocate for a decentralized, democratically controlled energy system that prioritizes human rights and ecological limits over corporate profit.

The document argues that the global energy system is unsustainable and unjust, driven by neoliberalism and extractivism. It details the environmental and social harms of fossil fuels, nuclear power, and certain 'clean' alternatives, while warning against 'techno-fixes' and corporate-led transitions. It advocates for a decentralized, democratically controlled system that prioritizes basic human rights to energy and a just transition for workers.

The agreement between the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and the Oriental Republic of Uruguay defines the status of the IAI as an international intergovernmental organization within Uruguay. It outlines the establishment of the Directorate of Integrated Finance and Operations, granting the IAI legal personality, tax exemptions, and inviolability of its premises and archives. The document specifies diplomatic privileges and immunities for the Executive Director and staff, while designating the Ministry of Housing, Territorial Planning and Environment (MVOTMA) and the National Directorate of the Environment (DINAMA) as the primary national focal points for implementation.