Search Climate Insights Directory

This document is a report on the 26th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-26) to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Antigua, Guatemala, from 20 to 21 June 2018. It details the proceedings, administrative and financial discussions, and the adoption of 45 decisions concerning the IAI's strategic plan, funding, science-policy initiatives, and organizational structure.

This document is a report on the 26th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-26) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Antigua, Guatemala, on June 20-21, 2018. It details the proceedings, administrative and financial discussions, and the 45 decisions adopted during the session, including the approval of the 2018-2019 operating budget and the initiation of a new Strategic Plan.

This briefing tracks the integration of human rights into UN climate governance from 2010 to 2019. It highlights the progression from the Cancun Agreements to the Paris Agreement, where human rights, health, and the rights of indigenous peoples and vulnerable groups were explicitly recognized. The document details how COP decisions have mandated human rights considerations in capacity building, gender action, and loss and damage. It also reports that by December 2017, 76 Parties had referenced human rights in national reports and 24 countries had included them in their Intended Nationally Determined Contributions.

This guide, produced by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) and partners, distils the 2019 IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Land specifically for decision-makers in Latin America. It examines the reciprocal relationship between land and climate, the risks of desertification and land degradation to food security and livelihoods, and the potential for sustainable land management and integrated governance to mitigate these threats.

This guide, produced by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) and partners, translates the findings of the 2019 IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Land specifically for policymakers in Latin America. It examines the reciprocal relationship between land and climate, the risks of desertification and land degradation in the region, and the socio-economic barriers—particularly gender inequality—that hinder sustainable land management. The document advocates for integrated governance and coordinated action across food systems to achieve climate mitigation and adaptation while ensuring food security.

This briefing from the Stockholm Environment Institute discusses the 'production gap'—the divergence between planned fossil fuel production and the levels consistent with Paris Agreement temperature goals. It argues that supply-side policies, such as production limits and subsidy removals, are essential to avoid carbon lock-in and achieve cost-effective emission reductions.

A briefing by the Climate Action Tracker (CAT) stating that current Paris Agreement commitments and real-world policies are insufficient to meet the 1.5°C warming limit, with projected warming levels of 3.0°C and 3.3°C respectively.

This manifesto by Friends of the Earth International calls for a systemic transformation of the global energy system to achieve energy sovereignty and climate justice. It argues that the current economic model, based on privatization and the commodification of nature, has led to ecological and social crises. The document outlines ten key demands, emphasizing that energy should be treated as a common good rather than a commodity, and advocating for a transition to 100% renewable energy that is decentralized, community-controlled, and socially just.

This manifesto by Friends of the Earth International calls for a radical transformation of the global energy system, moving away from a profit-driven model toward 'energy sovereignty' and climate justice. It advocates for energy to be treated as a common good, the universal right to energy sufficiency, and a transition to 100% renewable energy that is decentralized, community-controlled, and equitable between the Global North and South.

The report details the proceedings of the 45th meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research, held on 19 June 2018 in Antigua, Guatemala. The meeting focused on administrative approvals, the establishment of candidate recommendation committees for advisory bodies, and financial status reviews.

The report details the 45th meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on June 19, 2018, in Antigua, Guatemala. The meeting focused on administrative approvals, the establishment of committees for scientific and policy advisory roles, financial reporting, and the preparation of items for the 26th Conference of the Parties (CoP-26).

The report documents the proceedings of the 2nd Science-Policy Workshop of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on 19 June 2018 in Antigua, Guatemala. The workshop focused on integrating scientific research into policy, discussing the IPBES Regional Assessment for the Americas, the IAI Open Data initiative, and the development of a new 25-year Strategic Plan.

This report documents the proceedings of the 2nd IAI Science-Policy Workshop held on June 19, 2018, in Antigua, Guatemala. The workshop focused on bridging the gap between scientific research and policy-making, discussing regional biodiversity assessments, open data initiatives, the IAI's future strategic plan, and the role of science diplomacy in the Americas.

This document consists of the minutes from the 25th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Bogotá, Colombia, on June 13-14, 2017. It details the approval of the IAI's core budget for 2017-2018, the election of members to the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) and Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC), and progress reports on science programs, capacity building, and global outreach. The document also includes a farewell letter from outgoing Executive Director Dr. Holm Tiessen, reflecting on 12 years of institutional growth and the shift toward transdisciplinary science.

This briefing document, prepared by the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), presents the draft reports and minutes from the 43rd and 44th meetings of the IAI Executive Council (EC), both held in Bogotá, Colombia, in June 2017. The document seeks the formal approval of these reports during the 45th meeting of the Executive Council in Antigua, Guatemala, on June 19, 2018.

This document presents the proposed core budget for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the 2018-2019 fiscal year and a preliminary request for 2019-2021. It details shifts in staffing, the adoption of United Nations salary scales, and the financial strain caused by stagnant country contributions and late payments.

This document presents the proposed operating budget for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the 2018-2019 fiscal year and a preliminary request for 2019-2021. It details adjustments to staff salary scales, organizational restructuring to reduce costs, and the financial challenges resulting from stagnant country contributions since 1992.

The 2018 Auditors Report for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) confirms that the organization's financial statements for the year ending June 30, 2017, are presented fairly in accordance with US generally accepted accounting principles. The report details the IAI's assets, liabilities, and the funding of various research programs, including the Collaborative Research Network (CRN) and various Training Institutes funded largely by the US National Science Foundation (NSF).

This briefing document, prepared by the United States of America as President of the Executive Council, outlines the process for electing members to the Executive Council of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the 2018-2020 term. It includes the formal recommendation for the 26th Conference of the Parties (CoP) to elect nine members and provides the full Rules of Procedure for the Executive Council.

This report from the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), prepared by the United States as President, outlines the EC's activities and oversight of decisions made during the 25th Conference of the Parties (CoP-25) in Bogotá. Key focus areas include the development of open data policies, improving access to official documents, establishing long-term communication and financing strategies, and the election of new EC members for the term starting June 2018.