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This guide by Zero Carbon Analytics explains the role of heat pumps in decarbonising buildings and industry, detailing their technical operation, economic viability, and the policy barriers to their global adoption.

The report details the 31st meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP-31) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Panama City from June 21-22, 2023. The meeting focused on administrative approvals, the establishment of new scientific and diplomatic initiatives, and the strengthening of the science-policy interface in the Americas.

A briefing from the IAI Directorate regarding discussions with Panama to establish a regional office to increase the institute's visibility and promote accession in Central America and the Caribbean.

A briefing from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) regarding discussions with Panama to establish a regional office to increase visibility and promote membership in Central America and the Caribbean.

This briefing from the Chair of the Committee for the Selection of the New IAI Executive Director outlines the legal framework and recruitment process for electing a new leader for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI).

This briefing provides a report from the Chair of the Selection Committee regarding the recruitment process for the Executive Director of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), outlining the legal framework for the election and the composition of the selection committee.

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.

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 by Zero Carbon Analytics discusses the findings of the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report (AR6), specifically the Working Group II (WGII) report on impacts, adaptation, and vulnerability. It outlines the severe effects of human-induced climate change on ecosystems and humans, the increasing frequency of extreme weather, the disproportionate impact on marginalised populations, and the critical need for transformative adaptation and mitigation to avoid catastrophic economic and social costs.

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 report assesses progress toward Goal 5 of the New York Declaration on Forests (NYDF), which aims to restore and maintain 350 million hectares of landscapes and forestlands by 2030. It highlights a significant gap between political commitments and actual implementation, noting that previous targets were not met and that monitoring remains technically challenging.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative examines Results-Based Financing (RBF) as a tool to mobilize private capital for climate mitigation and adaptation, particularly as part of post-COVID-19 economic recovery. It details the mechanics of RBF, identifies high-potential sectors such as energy and urban development, and discusses implementation challenges including counterparty risk and the potential for perverse incentives.

A letter from the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) requesting nominations from Parties to fill two vacancies in the SAC.

The 2020 assessment of NYDF Goal 5 finds that the target of restoring 150 million hectares of forest by 2020 is not on track, with only 18% of the goal met since 2000. While some Central American countries like El Salvador and Costa Rica show net tree cover gains, others like Nicaragua and Honduras show net losses. The report highlights significant challenges in monitoring restoration due to satellite data limitations and emphasizes the need for better financial transparency and planning to scale forest landscape restoration (FLR).

Interconexion Electrica issued Colombia's first green bond on August 13, 2020, raising COP140bn (USD38m) to fund two energy transmission projects on Colombia's north coast. These projects aim to connect wind and solar energy to the National Interconnected System. The issuer will provide annual sustainability reports tracking MW of renewable energy exchanged and environmental/social impacts.

A statement by Tuntiak Katan, General Coordinator of the Global Alliance of Territorial Communities, arguing that the recognition and enforcement of Indigenous Peoples' and Local Communities' rights are essential for safeguarding global biodiversity and preventing deforestation.

Ecosolutions issued a USD 3.5 million green bond private placement on August 20, 2019, to refinance two biomass boilers in Costa Rica (Hotel Intercontinental and Bridgestone). The issuance is noted as the first private placement from Central America (excluding the Caribbean) and the first in the Central America & Caribbean region to exclusively fund energy efficiency. The bond features third-party annual reporting on GHG emissions avoided.