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This research paper evaluates the implementation and performance of an Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries combined with co-management (EAF/Co-M) in the yellow clam small-scale fishery in Uruguay between 2007 and 2015.

This research paper analyzes territorial planning (Ordenamiento Territorial or OT) across five Ibero-American countries—Argentina, Brazil, Spain, Mexico, and Uruguay—focusing on administrative management levels and related regulations to improve future planning processes.

This report examines the current state of urban water management in Uruguay, highlighting the transition toward an integrated approach that combines water, environment, and territory. While the country is near universal access to drinking water, it faces ongoing challenges in wastewater treatment, stormwater drainage, and flood risk management.

This text is a chapter from a book titled 'Ordenamiento Territorial Rural: Conceptos, métodos y experiencias', which describes the planning of Rural Territorial Ordering as a proactive methodology for decision-making and a prospective process aimed at resolving problems and aligning goals for a desired territorial system.

This research paper analyzes the long-term trends of the Uruguayan industrial fishery sector from 1960 to 2013, examining landings, fleet capacity, bioeconomic patterns, and trade volumes. The study identifies a transition from growth and diversification to a current crisis characterized by declining yields and increased reliance on seafood imports.

This research paper compares beach management governance processes at Pocitos beach in Montevideo, Uruguay, and Central beach in Balneário Camboriú, Brazil, evaluating institutional frameworks and stakeholder involvement to propose management improvements.

This research paper describes the development of a cooperative breaching protocol for the sand barrier at Laguna de Rocha, Uruguay, to resolve long-term stakeholder conflicts and preserve natural hydrodynamics. The protocol is based on historical management data, geomorphological and hydrological studies, and a participatory advisory group, utilizing indicators such as water depth, berm elevation, and rainfall forecasts to guide management decisions.

This case study examines the impact of climate change on the yellow clam (Mesodesma mactroides) fishery along the Atlantic coast of South America, specifically focusing on recovery and adaptive management strategies in Uruguay.

This case study collection, published by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), documents seven transdisciplinary research projects across Latin America and the Caribbean. It serves as a training resource for the IAI's TD Academy, focusing on integrating scientific knowledge with local and indigenous systems to address global environmental change (GEC). The document emphasizes 'epistemic justice' and the shift from 'ecosystem services' to 'nature's contributions to people' (NCP) to better reflect non-monetary values of nature.

This case study compendium, published by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), documents seven transdisciplinary (TD) research projects across Latin America and the Caribbean. It serves as a training resource for the IAI's TD Academy, focusing on integrating scientific knowledge with local and traditional knowledge systems to address global environmental change (GEC). The document emphasizes 'epistemic justice' and the shift from 'ecosystem services' to 'Nature’s Contributions to People (NCP)' to better include marginalized voices and non-monetary values of nature.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International (FoEI) issued on Human Rights Day (December 10, 2024), calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and highlighting the intersection between climate justice and the liberation of Palestine.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International (FoEI) issued on Human Rights Day 2024 calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and highlighting the intersection of climate justice, human rights, and the Palestinian struggle.

Friends of the Earth International issued a statement on December 10, 2024, for Human Rights Day, calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and expressing internationalist solidarity with the Palestinian struggle.

The report details the 58th meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Council, held via videoconference on November 6, 2024. The meeting focused on the relocation of the IAI headquarters to Panama, updates on scientific initiatives including tropical forest and ocean research, the development of a Science Diplomacy Center, and the establishment of an Indigenous Peoples’ Advisory Committee.

The 58th IAI Executive Council meeting report details the successful relocation of the IAI headquarters to Panama, a 20% increase in voluntary contributions for FY 2024-2025, and the launch of a Collaborative Research Action on Tropical Forests. Key future initiatives include a June 2025 CRA on Oceans, the establishment of an Indigenous Peoples Advisory Committee, and the rollout of a scientific diplomacy curriculum in early 2025. The report also confirms that the 33rd Conference of the Parties (CoP-33) will be held in Paraguay in May 2025.

This research paper by the Africa Policy Research Institute examines strategies for reducing methane emissions in global agriculture, emphasizing the need for equitable policies that balance climate goals with food security and economic development, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

This briefing by Zero Carbon Analytics examines how a potential US slowdown in clean technology investment and deployment under a Donald Trump presidency could create market opportunities for emerging economies, specifically China, Brazil, and India.

This briefing from the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details the relocation of its headquarters from Montevideo, Uruguay, to Panama City, Panama.

This briefing note by the Forum on Trade, Environment, & the SDGs (TESS) examines the expansion and dynamics of global carbon markets, categorizing them into compliance-based, voluntary, and multilateral systems under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. It analyzes the trade implications of these markets, including competitiveness concerns and the use of mechanisms like the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), while highlighting the specific opportunities and financial challenges facing developing countries in adopting these tools.

This project utilized a study of the socio-ecological impacts of bioenergy in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Uruguay, and the USA to build interdisciplinary teamwork skills among a group of 18 scientists and students. The initiative resulted in peer-reviewed publications, a free online workshop on transdisciplinary teamwork, and the collection of 1,800 interviews and surveys. The overarching goal is to improve policies for sustainable energy and socioecological resilience by enhancing how interdisciplinary teams address global change problems.