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The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides pro bono training, workshops, and technical advice to developing countries to ensure foreign investment supports fair and sustainable development.

This brochure describes the Sustainable Investment Advisory Services provided by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) to developing countries. The services, which are provided free of charge, include training workshops, seminars, and technical advice designed to help governments ensure that foreign investments contribute to equitable and sustainable development.

This report by RMI introduces a 'portfolio-led approach' to help banks translate high-level net-zero commitments into credible, actionable strategies. The approach advocates for analyzing a bank's activities through four key pillars—sectors, geographies, asset classes, and business units—to optimize real-economy impact and avoid organizational blind spots across strategy design, implementation, and reporting.

This briefing by the Stockholm Environment Institute argues that multilateral adaptation finance largely treats climate risk as a local phenomenon, failing to address transboundary and 'teleconnected' risks that cross borders through trade, financial flows, and shared ecosystems. The authors propose a shift toward 'systemic resilience'—interventions focusing on whole systems rather than individual countries—to deliver shared benefits for both recipient and contributor nations.

This research paper by the Stockholm Environment Institute assesses international development finance for nature-based solutions (NbS) to climate change from 2016 to 2020. Using OECD DAC data, the authors identify a declining trend in climate finance that also targets biodiversity objectives and highlight significant funding gaps for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs). The paper concludes that current financial reporting is insufficient to verify whether these investments deliver tangible biodiversity benefits.

This briefing outlines the progress of the Regional Assessment conducted by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). The assessment aims to identify knowledge gaps and uncertainties in decisions impacted by global environmental change (GEC) to better target science and capacity-building efforts for Member Countries.

This briefing outlines the progress of the Regional Assessment conducted by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) to identify knowledge gaps and uncertainties affecting decisions related to global environmental change (GEC) among its member Parties.

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 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 report details the activities of the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) during the 2021-2022 intersessional period. It outlines achievements in scientific research, capacity building, and science-policy communication, specifically focusing on climate change, health, and transdisciplinary research in the Americas.

A statement from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) requesting nominations from Parties to fill vacancies in the Science Advisory Committee (SAC) and the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) ahead of the 30th meeting of the Conference of the Parties in June 2022.

This briefing document outlines the proposed recruitment process and timeline for the next Executive Director of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), as the current director's second term ends on 31 May 2023.

This briefing document outlines the proposed recruitment process and timeline for selecting a new Executive Director for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), as the current director's second term ends on May 31, 2023.

A briefing document outlining the proposed recruitment process and timeline for the next Executive Director of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), following the conclusion of the current Director's second term on 31 May 2023.

This document is a provisional agenda for the 30th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-30) to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), scheduled for June 14 to 15, 2022, via videoconference and in Montevideo.

This report chapter analyzes the growth of the lower-middle-income population in high-impact countries in 2022, highlighting the risks associated with their potential purchase of inefficient cooling devices and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on income levels.

An open letter from the Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) to its partners detailing joint accomplishments in 2021, focusing on scaling resilience innovations, promoting shared learning, and convening diverse voices to influence global policy and investment.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Directorate's mid-term report for the 2021-2022 intersessional period details progress in science, capacity building, and communication. Key achievements include the expansion of the Science, Technology and Policy (STeP) fellowship program, the launch of the IAI Transdisciplinary (TD) Academy, and the securing of approximately 1.3 million Euros for a drought information project in the La Plata basin. The Directorate also reports contributions to the IPCC 6th Assessment Report and the development of climate-health tools in the Caribbean.

The IAI report on the CoP-29 satisfaction survey finds that virtual meetings increased participation (14 Parties) compared to previous physical meetings in Brasilia, Antigua, and Bogotá. While participants were generally satisfied with the organization and documentation, the IAI identified a need for better introductory materials for new members and more frequent communication via newsletters and Zoom updates. The report highlights a trade-off between increased accessibility and the loss of informal networking opportunities.