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This document is a financial report and independent auditor's report for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2022, and June 30, 2021. It includes balance sheets, statements of operations, and detailed notes on the Institute's funding, research programs, and administrative expenses.

The document outlines the 2006/07 Annual Plan for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), focusing on integrating scientific research, capacity building, and policy relevance. Key initiatives include the transition from the first Cooperative Research Network (CRN I) to the second (CRN II), the implementation of administrative rationalization, and the expansion of strategic partnerships in the Americas to enhance the institute's role as an intergovernmental organization.

This report from the Chair of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details the appointment of members to various IAI committees and the preparations for a joint meeting of the EC, Conference of the Parties (COP), and Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) in Venezuela.

This report details the activities and progress of twelve projects under the second round of the Collaborative Research Network (CRN II) from September 1, 2006, to August 31, 2007. Managed by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), these projects focus on climate change, biodiversity, and environmental sustainability across the Americas, emphasizing interdisciplinary cooperation and stakeholder engagement.

The minutes of the Twenty-first IAI Conference of the Parties (CoP), held in Montevideo, Uruguay, on June 12-13, 2013, detail the governance, financial, and scientific progress of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research. The meeting focused on implementing a tripartite governance structure across Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay, approving the 2013-2014 core budget, and expanding science-policy liaison activities to better integrate natural and social sciences for decision-making.

The report details the progress of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) in implementing a tripartite management structure across Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay. It outlines the specific roles and responsibilities of three new directorates—Integrated Operations and Finance, Scientific Development, and Science-Policy Liaison—and provides status updates on the legal agreements and office setups in each host country.

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.

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 Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) activity plan for July 2016 to June 2017 outlines institutional transitions, research initiatives focused on interdisciplinarity, capacity-building seminars, and science-policy engagement through international forums and partnerships.

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.