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This briefing from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) reviews the decisions made during the 30th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-30) in 2022. It outlines the necessary actions for the Executive Council regarding the IAI's operating budget, the recruitment of a new Executive Director, and the establishment of committees for Gender, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, as well as Scientific Diplomacy.

This report, prepared by the IAI Directorate for the Executive Council's fifty-fourth meeting, outlines the primary achievements and activities of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research from 1 July 2022 to 11 October 2022. It details progress in science communication, capacity building, and strategic partnerships aimed at addressing global environmental change in the Americas.

This report presents the results of a survey conducted by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Directorate to gather feedback from Parties and staff regarding the organization of the 30th Conference of the Parties (CoP-30). The document analyzes participation trends, participant satisfaction with documentation and organization, and preferences for information dissemination, while noting the specific challenges and opportunities presented by hybrid and virtual meeting formats.

The NewClimate Institute's 2022 update analyzes emissions projections for major economies, finding that current policies are insufficient to meet Paris Agreement goals and that per capita emissions trends vary significantly by country.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) analyzes the climate commitments of the 70 largest public financial institutions, representing USD 20.4 trillion in assets. It finds a significant gap in ambition, particularly among national and subnational development banks and institutions in non-OECD countries, where Paris-aligned and net-zero targets are rare. The report highlights a lack of specificity in climate finance goals, a deficiency in adaptation-focused commitments, and a general slow adoption of institutional climate strategies. CPI identifies insufficient accountability and a lack of government and global coalition guidance as primary barriers and provides recommendations to strengthen the integrity of public finance in the energy transition.

The 2022 Forest Declaration Assessment evaluates global progress toward the 2030 goals of halting deforestation and restoring 350 million hectares of degraded land. The report concludes that no global indicator is currently on track to meet these targets, noting that while some regional progress exists, radical transformations in finance, governance, and production are required to shift the global forest trajectory.

The October 2022 Executive Summary of the Forest Declaration Assessment evaluates global progress toward the 2030 goals of ending natural forest loss and degradation and restoring 350 million hectares of degraded forest land. The report concludes that no global indicator is currently on track to meet these targets, highlighting significant gaps in financing, corporate accountability, and governance.

The 2022 Forest Declaration Assessment executive summary evaluates global progress toward the 2030 goals of ending deforestation and restoring 350 million hectares of degraded land. The report concludes that the world is not on track to meet these targets, noting that global deforestation rates decreased only modestly in 2021 and that financial investments for forest protection remain critically insufficient.

This executive summary from the 2022 Forest Declaration Assessment evaluates global progress toward the 2030 goals of ending deforestation and restoring 350 million hectares of degraded land. The report concludes that the world is not on track to meet these targets, noting that no single global indicator is currently aligned with the 2030 objectives. It analyzes four key themes: fundamental forest goals, sustainable production and development, forest finance, and forest governance.

The 2022 Forest Declaration Assessment executive summary evaluates global progress toward the 2030 goals of halting deforestation and restoring 350 million hectares of degraded land. It concludes that no single global indicator is currently on track to meet these targets, highlighting critical gaps in finance, corporate action, and governance.

The October 2022 Theme 1 report by the Forest Declaration Assessment evaluates global progress toward two primary 2030 goals: ending the loss and degradation of natural forests and restoring 350 million hectares of degraded landscapes and forestlands. The report concludes that no global indicator is currently on track to meet these targets, though it identifies regional variations and specific country successes.

The 2022 Forest Declaration Assessment Theme 4 report evaluates global forest governance systems and their capacity to halt and reverse forest loss and land degradation by 2030. It finds that while some countries have implemented effective legal tools like moratoria and inclusive policies, overall progress is insufficient, with persistent issues including widespread corruption, tenure insecurity for Indigenous Peoples and local communities, and the rollback of environmental protections in several major tropical forest nations.

This research paper by Sisi Tang explores how China can transition its economic relationship with Latin America from expansion to sustainable development. The author proposes three specific mechanisms to enhance climate action: the implementation of clean energy crediting mechanisms, the use of debt-for-climate swaps, and the negotiation of 'greener' free trade agreements (FTAs).

The Green Guarantee Company (GGC) is a specialist guarantor designed to help public and private sector borrowers in emerging and frontier markets access long-term hard currency debt from global institutional investors for climate adaptation and mitigation projects. Managed by the Development Guarantee Group (DGG), the GGC provides full guarantees for bonds and loans of 5-20 years, aligned with the Climate Bond Standard (CBS), to mitigate sovereign and currency risks. The instrument includes a Technical Assistance (TA) facility to build issuer capabilities and market readiness. The GGC aims to catalyze approximately USD 10 billion in commercial term debt over its first decade, targeting sectors such as energy, transport, water, buildings, and waste, with an initial pilot phase in South Africa.

This report analyzes the potential for subnational pension funds to increase investments in climate-smart urban infrastructure. It defines subnational pension funds as those limiting membership by location (province, region, state, city) or occupation. The document identifies structural and external barriers to these investments, evaluates the landscape across seven countries, and proposes financial instruments and policy recommendations to mobilize this untapped capital for the climate transition.

The Americas Conference on Solar Radiation Modification, held in August 2022 in Kingston, Jamaica, served as a regional forum to introduce the science, governance, and implications of Solar Radiation Modification (SRM). The event brought together scientists, policymakers, and representatives from various Americas nations to discuss SRM as a potential supplement to climate mitigation, emphasizing the need for inclusive research, regional collaboration, and a risk-risk framework to evaluate the technology's potential benefits against the dangers of unchecked global warming.

The report details the proceedings of the 53rd meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Council, held on 14 June 2022 in Montevideo and via videoconference. The meeting focused on financial approvals, the recruitment of a new Executive Director, and progress on climate assessment initiatives in Latin America and the Caribbean.

The report details the proceedings of the 53rd meeting of the Executive Council (EC-53) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on June 14, 2022, in Montevideo and via videoconference. The meeting focused on financial approvals, the performance evaluation of the Executive Director, the recruitment process for a new Director, and progress on climate assessment initiatives in Latin America and the Caribbean.

The report details the proceedings of the 30th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-30) to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on 14-15 June 2022 in Montevideo, Uruguay, and via videoconference. The meeting focused on financial sustainability, the recruitment of a new Executive Director, the adoption of a Gender, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy, and the revision of the IAI Scientific Agenda.

This submission to the UNFCCC First Global Stocktake, prepared by the World Health Organization and the Global Climate and Health Alliance, advocates for the systematic integration of public health and the healthcare sector into climate policymaking. It emphasizes that climate action can yield significant health co-benefits, while the healthcare sector itself is a major emitter that must transition to low-carbon, resilient systems.