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The report details the activities and strategic direction of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) as presented to the 16th Meeting of the Executive Committee (EC) in Panama City. It covers the transition from Interim Director John Stewart to Director Gustavo V. Necco, focusing on the shift toward 'Sustainability Science' and the application of global research to local and regional solutions. The document outlines progress in Collaborative Research Networks (CRNs), training initiatives, financial status, and proposals to streamline the organization of EC and Conference of the Parties (CoP) meetings.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) requested a core budget of US$ 936,353 for Fiscal Year 2001/2002, slightly higher than previous estimates. The budget relies on contributions from member countries, with the United States providing the largest share (US$ 550,000). The IAI warns that its cash flow is highly sensitive to contribution levels, noting that a drop to 80% of approved contributions would result in a deficit of US$ 154,353.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) announced the IAI Small Grant Program (IAI-SGP) in November 2001. This competitive program provides funding for small research projects, workshops, and technical reports to foster collaborative global change research among scientists and institutions in IAI member countries, specifically aiming to build the foundation for future research networks.

This report details the financial status of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) as of September 30, 2001, covering the core budget, country contributions, and specific research program budgets (CRN, ISP III, and PESCA).

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) presented its Core Budget request for the 2003/2004 fiscal year, maintaining a total request of $939,170, identical to the previous year. The document outlines a 'zero net growth approach' for operational expenditures while proposing an 8% increase in member country contributions to avoid cash deficits by 2005/2006.

This annex outlines the role of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) in the Belmont Forum Collaborative Research Action (CRA) on Transdisciplinary Research for Pathways to Sustainability. While the IAI is not providing financial support for this phase, it is offering in-kind contributions through network facilitation, capacity building, and coordination with its 19 member Parties in the Americas.

The IAI report (July 2016 - May 2017) outlines progress in transdisciplinary climate research and science-policy integration in the Americas. Key achievements include the evaluation of the TISG seed grant program, the management of 17 CRN3 research networks, the launch of a climate impact MOOC with over 6,500 participants, and the establishment of a Science-Policy Liaison Office in Buenos Aires to measure scientific impact on regional governance.

The report documents the proceedings and decisions of 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. The meeting focused on financial sustainability, the development of a new strategic plan, the expansion of institutional partnerships, and the enhancement of science-policy interfaces to address global change in the Americas.

The report details the proceedings and decisions of the 32nd meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-32) to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held via videoconference on May 22-23, 2024. The meeting focused on financial planning, the relocation of the IAI headquarters from Uruguay to Panama, the integration of Indigenous and local knowledge into scientific research, and the expansion of the Institute's network of Associates.

This document is a participants list for the First Meeting of the Conference of the Parties, held from September 12-14, 1994, in Mexico City, Mexico.

This document outlines the program and budget for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the 1995-1996 period, presented for the second meetings of the IAI Executive Council and Conference of the Parties in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The May 1999 IAI Director's Report outlines the progress of the Initial Science Program (ISP) and the Collaborative Research Network (CRN), the latter of which funded 13 projects with a total adjusted budget of US$ 10.4 million. The report highlights challenges in securing diverse funding beyond the NSF and notes a deficit in voluntary member country contributions. It also details capacity-building initiatives, including the IAI-UM Summer Institute and the Pan-American Climate Information System (PACIS), and reports on diplomatic missions to member countries to strengthen institutional ties.

The document records the agreements reached during the General Assembly of the Ibero-American Program of Science and Technology for Development (CYTED), held in Chiclayo, Peru, on November 18 and 19, 2019. The assembly, attended by 14 signatory organizations, focused on administrative appointments, the approval of thematic networks and strategic projects for 2020-2023, and the election of the Secretary General.

The 25th Meeting of the IAI Executive Council (November 2007) focused on administrative governance, including the extension of the FAC charter to January 2010 and the formation of a group to develop the IAI Strategic Planning. Key member countries involved in strategic planning include Argentina, Mexico, Panama, and the USA. Future meetings were scheduled for the Dominican Republic (February 2008) and Buenos Aires, Argentina (June 2008).

The Declaration of Panama is a statement issued following the Eighth Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Conference of the Parties, held on July 19th and 20th in Panama City. The document reaffirms the IAI's role as a leading intergovernmental organization for coordinating regional research on global change, emphasizing the need for scientific merit, interdisciplinary cooperation, and continued financial support from Member States.

The Panama Declaration is a statement issued following the Eighth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on July 19 and 20 in Panama City. The document reaffirms the IAI's role as a leading intergovernmental organization for coordinating regional research on global change, emphasizing the importance of scientific merit, peer review, and international cooperation to support mitigation and adaptation strategies in the Americas.

This conceptual note outlines a three-day workshop scheduled for August 6-8, 2025, in Brasilia, Brazil, focused on introducing scientific diplomacy to promote sustainable development and regional priorities in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) ahead of COP30.

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.

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.