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This document is a report from independent auditors regarding the financial statements of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2018, and June 30, 2017. It includes balance sheets, statements of operations, cash flows, and detailed explanatory notes on the IAI's organizational structure, funding sources, and specific research programs.

The San Giorgio Group's 7th Annual Meeting, held in March 2019 and organized by the Climate Policy Initiative, focused on scaling up green, low-emissions finance to align with the Paris Agreement. The discussions highlighted the need for systemic transformation across financial institutions, the role of green banks, the urgency of adaptation and resilience investment, and the potential of blended finance to mobilize private capital.

The Report of the IAI Directorate Science-Policy details the activities of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) in bridging the gap between scientific research and public policy. It outlines the establishment of rules for the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC), collaborations with multilateral environmental agreements, and the policy impacts of the third Collaborative Research Network (CRN3) across the Americas.

This report from the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details activities to bridge the gap between science and policy. It outlines the establishment of procedural rules for the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC), efforts to strengthen capacity within member states, and the policy impacts of the third round of Cooperative Research Networks (CRN3).

This report from the Chair of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) outlines the EC's activities and recommendations ahead of the 27th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-27) in Brasilia, Brazil.

This briefing from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) updates the Conference of the Parties on the implementation of Decision XXVI/42, which aims to establish a flexible financing mechanism for global change projects in the Americas.

The 'Informe de la Dirección Ejecutiva Ciencia' provides a progress report on the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) scientific activities, focusing on the conclusion of the third Cooperative Research Networks program (CRN3), the implementation of the Small Grants Program on Ecosystem Services for Human Well-being (SGP-HW), and the planning for the fourth CRN round (CRN4).

This report from the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details activities conducted between 2018 and 2019 to enhance regional and global cooperation. The document outlines partnerships with international bodies such as IPBES, UNOSSC, and the GCF, as well as efforts to bridge the gap between scientific research and policy implementation regarding climate change and biodiversity in the Americas.

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.

A joint statement by Friends of the Earth Latin America and the Caribbean (ATALC) and several other organizations denouncing the systematic violence and impunity facing social activists and defenders of territories and peoples' rights in Latin America and the Caribbean.

A joint statement by various social and environmental organizations calling for international solidarity against systemic violence, impunity, and the neoliberal model in Latin America and the Caribbean.

A joint statement by various social and environmental organizations, including Friends of the Earth Latin America and the Caribbean, denouncing the systematic violence and impunity facing social activists and land defenders in Latin America and the Caribbean. The document links these killings to a neoliberal model of accumulation and dispossession and calls for an internationalist front against fascism to protect human rights defenders.

This research paper evaluates the effectiveness of market-based governance in the soy-meat value chain, arguing that current supply chain initiatives are fragmented and fail to address systemic drivers of environmental impact. The authors advocate for a shift toward network governance to improve coordination and trust between global actors.

This document is a Chinese translation of the report "Chilling Prospects: Providing Sustainable Cooling for All," published by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforAll). It examines the risks associated with the lack of sustainable cooling and the opportunities for economic and social development through expanded access to cooling technologies, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris Agreement, and the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol.

This briefing document from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) outlines the purpose and current status of donor sessions and contributions for the 27th Conference of the Parties (CoP) held in Brasilia, Brazil, in June 2019.

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) to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Antigua, Guatemala, from 20 to 21 June 2018. It details the proceedings, administrative and financial discussions, and the adoption of 45 decisions concerning the IAI's strategic plan, funding, science-policy initiatives, and organizational structure.