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This report from the Executive Director of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) to the 22nd Conference of the Parties (CoP 22) outlines the proposed Terms of Reference and composition for the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC). The SPAC is designed to bridge the gap between the IAI's scientific network and policymakers to ensure research is applicable to decision-making regarding global change.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) activity plan for July 2015 to June 2016 details institutional restructuring, research initiatives focused on ecosystem services and adaptation, and a series of capacity-building seminars across Latin America and the Caribbean.

This document presents the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) core budget request for the 2015/2016 fiscal year, along with preliminary estimates for 2016-2018. It details the funding required to maintain operations, monitor science programs, and manage the transition of the IAI Directorate.

The IAI Directorate Report for July 2014 - May 2015 details the institute's efforts to integrate science and policy, manage collaborative research networks, and expand capacity building across the Americas. Key activities include the 'Lima 2014 Declaration on Biodiversity and Climate Change', the establishment of the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC), and the management of the CRN3 and SGP-CRA research programs.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Directorate report for July 2014 - May 2015 details the institute's efforts to link science with policy, its management of cooperative research networks, and its capacity-building initiatives across the Americas. Key activities include the 'Lima 2014 Declaration on Biodiversity and Climate Change', the establishment of a Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC), and the implementation of the third Cooperative Research Network (CRN3) program, which shows a significant trend toward interdisciplinary research.

This report from the President of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details decisions made during the EC's 38th Meeting following recommendations from the 22nd Conference of the Parties (CoP) held in Mexico City. Key actions include the creation of a declaration on climate adaptation for COP-20, the development of the Science and Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC), and the adoption of Research Gate for scientific networking.

A briefing from the Chair and members of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Science Advisory Committee (SAC) requesting the Conference of the Parties (CoP) to nominate two scientists to fill vacancies occurring in June 2015.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) established the Science Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) to strengthen links between scientific research and policy-making communities, specifically focusing on adaptation strategies, methodologies, and tools for the Americas.

This report outlines the establishment and guiding principles of the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). Created during the 21st Conference of the Parties (CoP) in Montevideo, Uruguay, the SPAC is tasked with developing strategies to strengthen links between the IAI's scientific network and policymakers, specifically focusing on adaptation strategies, methodologies, and tools to address global changes in the Americas.

A report from the Ad hoc Committee on the Implementation of the IAI Tripartite Governance detailing the renewal of the Implementation Committee's term, the operational status of the Montevideo office, the wind-down of administrative tasks in Brazil, and the hiring of a director for the Science-Policy liaison office in Buenos Aires.

This report from the Ad Hoc Commission for the Implementation of the Tripartite Governance of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details the operational status of its regional offices and the extension of the Commission's mandate.

The IAI activities plan for July 2016 – June 2017 outlines institutional transitions, research initiatives focusing on interdisciplinarity and ecosystem services, capacity-building seminars across the Americas, and science-policy engagements with international bodies such as the UNFCCC, UNCBD, and IPBES.

The Report from the Executive Council Chair outlines actions taken by the Executive Council (EC) following the 23rd Conference of the Parties (CoP) in Lima, Peru, focusing on administrative governance, institutional partnerships, and leadership transitions within the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI).

The report from the President of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details administrative decisions and progress on institutional governance, including the establishment of a Scientific Development Office in Brazil, the selection process for a new Executive Director, and efforts to increase member country engagement.

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.

The IAI Directorate report outlines updates to its internal IT security and network infrastructure, including a full network reconfiguration and the implementation of disaster recovery plans. It highlights critical deficiencies in the current Wordpress-based website and requests extraordinary funding (estimated at 30,000 USD) to migrate to a secure, database-driven content management system. The report also notes the IAI's commitment to international data exchange standards and its collaboration with the Belmont Forum and the World Data System.