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The Bridging ecosystem services and territorial planning (BEST-P) initiative is a research project focused on integrating the concept of Ecosystem Services (ES) into land use and territorial planning across southern South America. The project analyzes the biophysical and human dimensions of landscapes in the Rio de la Plata Grasslands, the Gran Chaco dry-forests, and the Valdivian forests to develop toolboxes for zoning and planning that balance production and conservation.

A research project is using 1980-2005 data and WRF modeling to analyze how agricultural and forestry expansion affects the hydroclimate, hydrological characteristics, and extreme weather events (floods and droughts) in the Plata Basin. The project introduces Ecosystem Functional Types (EFTs) to better model annual land cover evolution.

This research paper describes the development and validation of the Local Knowledge Scenarios (LKS) methodology, which integrates field work and Agent-Based Models to assess how rural producers in the Americas perceive global change and how this knowledge influences future land-use scenarios and decision-making.

This executive summary describes the development and validation of the Local Knowledge Scenarios (LKS) method, an interdisciplinary approach designed to evaluate how rural producers in the Americas perceive global environmental change and incorporate that knowledge into future land-use decision-making.

This project report describes 'GovernAgua', an initiative (2019–2022) funded with USD 200,000 to improve water governance in South America. The project focuses on shifting from reactive responses to adaptive and anticipatory governance by strengthening capacities for co-creation of knowledge and adaptation across six river basins in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay.

This executive summary describes a transdisciplinary research project (2019–2022) funded with USD 199,605 to identify governance modalities that effectively incorporate local and traditional knowledge into biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services management. The project utilizes a mixed-methods action research approach across four case studies in Canada, Chile, Colombia, and Uruguay to address implementation gaps in National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs).

This case study by the World Resources Institute describes how Uruguay's Wind Energy Program, launched in 2007, used regulatory reforms and government funding to attract private investment and reduce reliance on fossil fuel imports, eventually making wind energy account for approximately 40% of the country's electricity.

This report details the proceedings and decisions of the 32nd meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-32) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held via videoconference on May 22-23, 2024. The meeting focused on financial planning, the relocation of the IAI Executive Directorate from Uruguay to Panama, the integration of Indigenous knowledge into climate science, and the expansion of the IAI's network of Associate institutions.

The report details the proceedings of the 57th meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Council, held via videoconference on 16 May 2024. The meeting focused on financial budget requests, the relocation of the IAI headquarters from Uruguay to Panama, and the establishment of formal procedures for permanent observer status.

The report details the 57th meeting of the Executive Council (EC-57) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held via videoconference on May 16, 2024. The meeting focused on the transition of the IAI headquarters from Uruguay to Panama, the approval of operating budgets for 2024-2027, and the establishment of formal procedures for permanent observer status.

This document is a list of participants for the 32nd Meeting to the Conference of the Parties to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research, hosted by Bolivia and Canada on 22-23 May 2024. It lists representatives from member countries including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Jamaica, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, the Dominican Republic, the United States, and Uruguay, as well as members of the SAC and SPAC advisory committees and various observers from international organizations and universities.

This fact sheet by Zero Carbon Analytics explains the mechanics, predictions, and regional impacts of La Niña, the cool phase of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle. It details the likelihood of a transition to La Niña in 2024, the increasing frequency of multi-year events, and how human-caused climate change influences these phenomena without offsetting overall global warming.

This document is a consolidated record of decisions from the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) from 1997 to 2024. Key recent outcomes include the adoption of the 2024-2030 Strategic Plan, the approval of the 2024-2025 operating budget with a 20% increase in voluntary contributions, and the transition of the IAI headquarters from Uruguay to Panama. The IAI is expanding its network of Associate members (including institutions in Chile and Brazil) and establishing specialized research programs on the climate-health nexus and ocean sciences. Additionally, the institute is implementing policies for gender equity, diversity, and inclusion, and is working to create advisory committees for indigenous peoples and local communities.

The document records the decisions made during the 32nd Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held via videoconference on May 22-23, 2024. The meeting focused on budget approvals, the adoption of a new Strategic Plan for 2024-2030, the expansion of institutional associates, and the planned relocation of the IAI Executive Directorate from Uruguay to Panama.

This briefing document, prepared by the IAI Directorate, presents the report of the 2024 Extraordinary Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). The primary purpose of the meeting, held via videoconference on 26 March 2024, was to review and decide upon a proposal from Panama to host the headquarters of the IAI Directorate.

The Report of the Financial Working Group, prepared by the IAI Directorate, outlines a plan to ensure the financial stability of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) through adjusted voluntary contributions and the acceptance of in-kind support.

This report from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details the activities and recommendations of the Financial Working Group. The group was tasked with developing a plan to increase voluntary contributions to the IAI's operating budget and define other forms of financial and in-kind support to ensure financial stability amidst inflation and growth in activities.

This report details the activities of the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) from July 1, 2023, to April 19, 2024. It outlines progress in collaborative research, scientific diplomacy, and thematic programs focusing on climate, health, oceans, and mountain science, as well as efforts to improve equity, diversity, and open data access.

This report details the activities of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Directorate from 1 July 2023 to April 2024. It outlines progress in implementing decisions from the 31st meeting of the Conference of the Parties, focusing on research funding, science diplomacy, and multilateral partnerships across the Americas.

This briefing from the IAI Directorate presents the core budget request for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and preliminary requests for 2025-2027, detailing operational costs, staffing changes, and proposed increases in country contributions.