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This director's report from June 1998 analyzes the activities of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) between July 1997 and May 1998. It details institutional growth in membership, the administration of scientific projects such as the Initial Scientific Program (ISP) and the Climate Research Network (CRN), and strategic collaborations with international organizations like NOAA, NASA, and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

A briefing from the Director of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) regarding the upcoming elections for the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) to be held on June 4-5, 1998, in Arlington, USA.

This report details the progress of Project RLA/92/G34, an initiative by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) supported by UNDP, GEF, and WMO to investigate global change in member countries. It covers training in GIS and meteorological data processing, equipment upgrades, the establishment of experimental network nodes, and a specific proposal for a CO2 observational network in the Amazon Basin to study carbon fluxes and the impact of land-use change.

This document is an annex to a science report from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research, dated April 30, 1998. It consists of a series of tables detailing the status of project reports, scientific meeting presentations, student support, and the evaluation of pre-proposals related to climate change and global change research in the Americas.

The Financial Status Report as of November 2006 details the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research's (IAI) core budget, operational expenses, and program budgets. It highlights significant challenges in collecting member contributions, with only 6% collected by November 2006, though a 90% collection rate for the 2006/2007 period is conservatively estimated. The report also notes the closure of the Collaborative Research Network I (CRN-I) and an unqualified external audit by BDO Trevisan Auditores Independentes for the period ending June 30, 2006.

This document is a participant list for the 37th Executive Council Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research, held in Mexico City on August 12, 2014. It details the names, affiliations, and contact information of attendees from several countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Paraguay, Uruguay, USA, Chile, Costa Rica, Mexico, Panama, and Peru, as well as representatives from international bodies and the IAI Directorate.

Minutes from the 37th Executive Council (EC) meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on August 12, 2014, in Mexico City. The meeting focused on the establishment of a Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC), the renewal of the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC), financial audits for the 2013-2014 fiscal year, and the implementation of a tripartite administrative structure across Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay.

The minutes of the 39th Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Council, held on 23 June 2015 in Lima, Peru, detail administrative, financial, and strategic decisions. Key outcomes include the recommendation of new members for the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) and Science Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC), the approval of the 2015-2016 core budget, and discussions on improving the visibility and impact measurement of IAI science.

This briefing document, prepared by the IAI Directorate for the fifty-fourth meeting of the Executive Council on 15 November 2022, outlines the necessary actions and updates following decisions adopted at the 30th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-30).

This briefing document from the IAI Directorate provides a financial update for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research for the period of July to September 2023, detailing country contributions and budget performance for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.

This report from the IAI Directorate, on behalf of the Financial Working Group, outlines recommendations to ensure the financial stability of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). It proposes a phased increase in voluntary monetary contributions from member Parties and the introduction of in-kind contributions to support the IAI's expanding activities.

A briefing from the IAI Directorate providing a financial update on the core budget and party contributions for the first quarter (July-September) of the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

Minutes from the sixth meeting of the IAI Executive Council in Panama City (November 1997) detailing the approval of 16 ISP III research projects with a 10% budget reduction, the development of a Data Information System (DIS) with a first node due in 1998, and new administrative requirements for research grants.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) is an intergovernmental organization established in 1992 to improve the understanding of global environmental change in the Americas and provide scientific data to policymakers. With 19 member countries, the IAI focuses on a dynamic scientific agenda including climate variability and comparative ecosystem studies.

This report details the critical state of biodiversity in Latin America and the Caribbean, highlighting a 95% decline in wild vertebrate populations over 50 years. It identifies key drivers of degradation, including gold mining in the Amazon, lithium extraction in the Andes, and industrial agriculture in the Gran Chaco, often driven by global demand for commodities and 'green' energy transitions. The text advocates for a shift from extractivist models to regenerative, inclusive conservation that integrates indigenous knowledge and recognizes the intrinsic rights of nature.

This report from the Implementation Committee (IAI/IC) provides recommendations to the first meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) for the operationalization of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). It outlines the institute's history, its proposed distributed research network structure, a seven-theme science agenda, and the administrative and financial frameworks required to manage regional global change research in the Americas.

This briefing document from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Directorate lists four seed projects utilizing transdisciplinary approaches to address socio-economic environmental themes through networks of scientists, policy makers, and decision makers.

This logistical briefing provides travel, accommodation, and entry requirements for the 33rd Conference of the Parties (CoP-33) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), to be held in Asunción, Paraguay, in May 2025.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) presents its core budget request for the fiscal year 1999/2000, detailing projected expenditures, revenue estimates from member countries, and a review of the previous fiscal year's spending.

A notification from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) detailing the outcomes of the 26th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-26) held from 20 to 21 June 2018.