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The 60th meeting of the Executive Council of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on January 8, 2026, focused on the institutional and financial crisis triggered by the United States' withdrawal from the organization. The Council discussed severe budget reductions, the need for institutional restructuring, and efforts to diversify funding through development banks and philanthropic organizations. The meeting concluded with the decision to convene an Extraordinary Conference of the Parties in March 2026 to address these challenges.

This briefing by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) details discussions held in Brasília and at COP30 in Belém regarding the scaling of productive restoration of degraded pastures in Brazil. It examines the role of blended finance, specific financial instruments designed to mitigate risk and support regenerative agriculture, and the necessity of integrating technical assistance with financial products to ensure environmental and economic viability.

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 report details the proceedings and decisions of the 28th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-28) to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held via videoconference on 19 August 2020. The meeting focused on budgetary approvals, governance updates, and the expansion of the Institute's associates.

The report details the 27th meeting of the IAI Conference of the Parties (CoP-27) held in Brasilia, Brazil, in June 2019. Key outcomes include the adoption of a new Strategic Plan and a revised Scientific Agenda, the renewal of the Executive Director's mandate, and the approval of the 2019-2020 operating budget. The meeting highlighted critical financial sustainability challenges due to inflation and unpaid contributions. Strategic initiatives discussed include the creation of a flexible funding mechanism with the Belmont Forum, the implementation of a science-policy fellowship program (STeP), and the expansion of open data cooperation through South-South partnerships. The IAI also expanded its network by inviting research institutes from Colombia and Panama to become associates.

This research paper evaluates the effectiveness of Brazil's DETER satellite-based monitoring system in reducing deforestation in the Amazon between 2006 and 2016. Using an instrumental variable approach based on cloud coverage, the authors find that targeted environmental law enforcement significantly curbed forest clearing without negatively impacting local agricultural production.

A notification from the Executive Director of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) announcing the availability of provisional reports from the 27th Conference of the Parties (CoP-27) and the 47th and 48th meetings of the Executive Council for review and comment.

The 48th meeting of the Executive Council (EC-48) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research took place on 6 June 2019 in Brasilia, Brazil, held in conjunction with the 27th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-27).

The 48th meeting of the IAI Executive Council was held on June 6, 2019, in Brasilia, Brazil, with representatives from Brazil, Chile, Guatemala, Panama, and the United States. The Council approved the agenda and reviewed decisions from the 47th meeting and CoP-27. Key discussions included the possibility of holding the next meeting via teleconference and the scheduling of the 49th and 50th meetings in conjunction with CoP-28.

The Report of the IAI Standing Committee for Rules and Procedures, prepared by Argentina and the United States, recommends no amendments to the Standing Rules of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) for the 27th meeting in Brasilia, Brazil. The document includes the full text of the Standing Rules, which govern the participation, voting, and administrative procedures of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI).

The report from the IAI Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures recommends no amendments to the Rules of Procedure for the 27th Conference of the Parties (CoP) in Brasilia, Brazil. It includes the full Rules of Procedure governing the CoP's operations, including membership, voting, and the election of officials.

This briefing from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) addresses the election of the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) for the 27th Conference of the Parties (CoP-27), noting that elections cannot occur until the relevant regulations are approved.

The report details the activities of the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research leading up to the 27th Conference of the Parties in 2019. Key highlights include the successful joint meetings with the Scientific Advisory Committee, the selection of four projects under the SGP-HW grants call, and the proposal of new Rules of Procedure to govern the committee's membership and ethics.

This briefing report from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details the activities of the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) and proposes new Rules of Procedure for its membership and operation to be considered at the 27th Conference of the Parties in Brasilia.

This document is a report on the 26th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-26) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Antigua, Guatemala, on June 20-21, 2018. It details the proceedings, administrative and financial discussions, and the 45 decisions adopted during the session, including the approval of the 2018-2019 operating budget and the initiation of a new Strategic Plan.

A statement by Amigos de la Tierra de América Latina y el Caribe (ATALC) denouncing human rights violations and the criminalization of the Brazilian people under the government of Michel Temer, specifically citing military repression of social mobilizations and the imposition of a state of siege in Brasilia.

A statement by Friends of the Earth Latin America and the Caribbean (ATALC) denouncing human rights violations and the criminalization of the Brazilian people under the government of Michel Temer, specifically citing the use of the military to repress social mobilizations in May 2017.

A statement by Friends of the Earth Latin America and the Caribbean (ATALC) denouncing the deployment of the army by Michel Temer's administration to repress social mobilizations in Brazil, specifically in Brasilia, and reporting violence against peasants in Pará State.

The document contains the minutes of the Seventeenth IAI Conference of the Parties (CoP), held on June 9-10, 2010, in Brasilia, Brazil. The meeting focused on the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research's (IAI) financial status, the approval of its 2010-2011 core budget and annual program, and the election of members to its Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) and Executive Council (EC). It also details national reports on climate change mitigation and adaptation from member countries and discusses the development of a new strategic plan and potential involvement in REDD+ initiatives.

The IAI Executive Council Bureau report details the resignations of the EC Chair and 1st Vice Chair, the activities of the 2nd Vice Chair in attending various committees and workshops, and the status of the Director's contract renewal. It also notes staffing concerns involving INPE and outlines the work of the Financial and Administrative, Strategic Planning, and Rules committees.