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The Financial and Administrative Ad Hoc Committee (FAC) reviewed the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) core budget request for the 2015-2016 fiscal year and recommended its approval by the Executive Council and Council of the Parties.

This June 2015 report from the Ad Hoc Committee on Finance and Administration (FAC) evaluates the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) basic budget for 2015-2016. The FAC recommends the budget for approval by the Conference of the Parties, noting efforts to minimize operating costs and a proposal to keep country contributions stable in the short term. The report highlights significant financial instability caused by accumulated member debts, which totaled US$1.33 million by the end of the last quarter, though substantial payments from Venezuela and Argentina prevented further activity restrictions.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Quarterly Status Report, presented in June 2015, details the institute's financial health, core budget status, and administrative updates. The report highlights a critical financial environment caused by missing country contributions, particularly from Brazil and Mexico, while noting a transition of operations to Uruguay and the implementation of new management software.

This research paper examines the role of the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) in Latin America, finding that while it provides significant financing for infrastructure and capital goods, its activities are primarily market-driven and designed to support Brazilian exports rather than state-led regional integration. Between 2009 and 2013, BNDES disbursements to Latin America grew significantly, particularly to Venezuela and Cuba, though the bank faces criticism over project sustainability and the concentration of funds among a few large Brazilian firms.

This document presents the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) core budget request for the 2014/2015 fiscal year and preliminary projections for 2015-2017. It details the operational costs required to maintain the IAI Directorate, including scientific program monitoring, staff salaries, and the transition of operations to Montevideo.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) presents its operating budget request for the 2014/2015 fiscal year and a preliminary request for 2015-2017. The budget focuses on maintaining current service levels, monitoring scientific programs, and managing the transition of the Directorate's headquarters to Montevideo.

This quarterly status report from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details the financial standing of the core budget as of June 30, 2014. It highlights a critical funding gap caused by unpaid contributions from major member countries, resulting in the freezing of non-essential expenses and hiring. The report also covers budget performance through April 2014, the relocation of the Directorate to Uruguay, and the status of internal administrative controls.

This research paper by Carlos Milani analyzes the evolution of Brazilian foreign policy, specifically its South–South co-operation (SSC) strategies. It argues for a shift in conceptualizing foreign policy as a 'public policy' rather than a static state policy, reflecting a plurality of domestic actors and interests. The document details Brazil's engagement with Africa and other developing nations through technical co-operation, trade, and political coalitions like BRICS and IBSA, while noting the strategic role of both state agencies and private corporations in these efforts.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) analyzes the rules and governing structures of various investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) institutions. It identifies critical areas for reform—specifically transparency, arbitrator independence, and the consistency of awards—and evaluates how different institutional frameworks (intergovernmental versus non-governmental) impact the ability of states to implement these changes.

Carroll Muffett, President and CEO of the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL), provided testimony to the U.S. House of Representatives on July 24, 2013, regarding the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). The statement argues that TTIP could undermine public health and environmental protections, particularly in the chemicals sector, by prioritizing the removal of regulatory barriers over safety standards. Muffett advocates for the retention of national rights to determine health protection levels and the exclusion of investor-state dispute settlement mechanisms.

Carroll Muffett, President and CEO of the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL), provided testimony to the U.S. House of Representatives on July 24, 2013, regarding the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). Representing CIEL, Friends of the Earth, and the Sierra Club, Muffett argued that the agreement's focus on reducing regulatory barriers could undermine public health and environmental protections, particularly in the chemicals sector, by favoring industry interests over safety standards.

The document contains the minutes of the 35th Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Council (EC), held on June 11, 2013, in Montevideo, Uruguay. The meeting focused on the implementation of a new tripartite directorate structure, the election of Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) members, financial reporting for FY 2012-2013, and potential strategic collaborations with Future Earth and UNESCO.

The minutes of the 35th Executive Council (EC) meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on June 11, 2013, in Montevideo, Uruguay, detail the transition to a tripartite administrative structure, financial status, and the recommendation of new members for the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC).

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) outlines its institutional, research, and capacity-building activities for the period of July 2013 to June 2014, focusing on a structural transition to a tripartite system and the implementation of the CRN3 research program.

This document presents the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) core budget request for the 2013/2014 fiscal year and preliminary projections for 2014-2016. It details the operational costs required to maintain the IAI Directorate, including a transition of operations from Brazil to Uruguay, the management of several scientific research programs, and the outsourcing of IT services.

The minutes of the 21st Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Montevideo, Uruguay, on June 12-13, 2013, detail the institute's transition to a tripartite governance structure, its scientific progress in regional hydrology and health, and the approval of its 2013-2014 operational budget.

This June 2013 report from the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details the selection of 10 international research teams for the CRN3 program, addresses critical membership vacancies within the SAC, and outlines strategic alignment with the 'Future Earth' framework and the IAI's administrative restructuring.

This quarterly status report from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details the financial position, budget performance, and administrative status of the organization as of March and April 2013, specifically for the EC - CoP Meeting in Montevideo, Uruguay.

The minutes of the 20th Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held from June 27-29, 2012, in Arlington, VA, USA, detail the transition to a tripartite governance structure and the approval of new scientific projects and operational budgets.

The IAI Directorate Report for July 2012 - April 2013 details the transition between Collaborative Research Network programs (CRN2 to CRN3), the implementation of capacity-building workshops across the Americas, and significant operational and legal challenges faced by the Institute in Brazil.