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The June 2016 report from the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) to the Conference of the Parties (CoP) outlines recommendations for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) to better address regional crises in the Americas through integrated natural and social science research, restructured funding calls, and improved data infrastructure.

The IAI Directorate Report for June 2015 - May 2016 details the outcomes of the Small Grants for Collaborative Research in the Americas (SGP-CRA), the progress of the Third Collaborative Research Network Program (CRN3), and the establishment of the CONICET-IAI projects. The report emphasizes the integration of interdisciplinary science to inform policy and decision-making across the Americas.

The Terms of Reference for the Open Science Committee (OSciC) establish the committee as an advisory forum for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) to implement policies and strategic alliances regarding open science, open data, and open access.

The document defines the Terms of Reference for the Open Science Commission (OSciC), which serves as an advisory body to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). The Commission, comprising members from Canada, Argentina, Brazil, and the USA, aims to develop open science policies, improve data accessibility, and foster collaborations with international initiatives.

This document is a list of participants for the 25th Conference of the Parties (CoP25) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research, held on June 13-14, 2017, in Bogotá, Colombia.

The IAI Executive Directorate is implementing Decision XXV/28 to improve science communication for its research projects. Key actions include a 2017 workshop in Cancún, Mexico, collaboration with the IPCC and IPBES to align research with policy frameworks, the creation of a peer-reviewed special issue and website summaries, and plans for a science communication workshop in the Americas in coordination with the UNFCCC.

This report from the IAI Directorate, prepared for the twenty-seventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties in Brasilia, Brazil, details global outreach and cooperation activities conducted during the 2018-2019 intersessional period. It outlines partnerships with international bodies such as IPBES, UNOSSC, and the GCF to enhance the science-policy interface and facilitate the dissemination of scientific knowledge for national and international policy implementation.

This document consists of a report from the 27th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-27) to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Brasilia, Brazil, from 5 to 6 June 2019, and a subsequent administrative document from March 2020 requesting the formal approval of that report at CoP-28.

This briefing from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Directorate provides an overview of the financial status for the 2022-2023 fiscal year, detailing party contributions, budget performance, and administrative controls for the 31st meeting of the Conference of the Parties.

This document is a budget request prepared by the Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the 32nd meeting of the Conference of the Parties. It outlines the core budget requirements for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and preliminary requests for 2025-2027, detailing operational costs, staffing changes, and proposed country contributions.

This report details the activities of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Directorate from June 1, 2024, to April 2025. It focuses on implementing decisions from the 32nd Conference of the Parties (CoP-32), expanding institutional partnerships, advancing transdisciplinary research on climate, health, and oceans, and strengthening science diplomacy through the IAI Science Diplomacy Center and the STeP Fellowship program.

This document is a budget request for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the 1998/99 fiscal year, detailing estimated expenditures, projected income from member countries, and a review of the previous fiscal year's spending.

This briefing, authored by Armando Rabuffetti, reviews the accomplishments of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) as of May 1998 and outlines strategic goals to address funding dependencies and expand scientific participation across the Americas.

This document is an attendee list for the Fifth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). It provides the names, professional titles, organizational affiliations, and contact details of participants representing various national governments, international organizations, and academic institutions.

This report details the progress of Project RLA/92/G34, an initiative by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) supported by UNDP, GEF, and WMO to investigate global change in member countries. It covers training in GIS and meteorological data processing, equipment upgrades, the establishment of experimental network nodes, and a specific proposal for a CO2 observational network in the Amazon Basin to study carbon fluxes and the impact of land-use change.

This report documents the proceedings of the ninth meeting of the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held from April 14-16, 1998, in Santiago, Chile. The meeting focused on revising the IAI Science Agenda, reviewing current scientific programs and workshops, and planning future collaborations with international bodies such as the International Geosphere Biosphere Programme (IGBP) and the International Human Dimensions Programme (IHDP).

This report documents the proceedings of the ninth meeting of the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Santiago, Chile, from April 14 to 16, 1998. The meeting focused on updating the IAI's scientific agenda, reviewing current research programs, planning future workshops, and discussing collaborations with international bodies like the International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme (IGBP).

This document is an annex to a science report from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research, dated April 30, 1998. It consists of a series of tables detailing the status of project reports, scientific meeting presentations, student support, and the evaluation of pre-proposals related to climate change and global change research in the Americas.

This document consists of the financial statements and independent auditors' report for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2005, and June 30, 2004. It details the organization's balance sheets, activities, cash flows, and the status of various scientific research programs funded primarily by the National Science Foundation (NSF).

This document is a participant list for a meeting of the Executive Council (CE) and the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on May 22 and 23, 2006, on Isla Margarita, Venezuela.