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This report by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the viability of hydroelectric power as a low-carbon energy source for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) under the framework of "development without carbon" (DWC). It analyzes the intersection of energy needs, water availability, and climate change, highlighting how shifting precipitation and glacial retreat threaten hydropower reliability. The document advocates for integrated planning using the Water Evaluation And Planning (WEAP) and Long-range Energy Alternatives Planning (LEAP) tools to manage the water-energy nexus.

This report by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the viability of hydroelectric power as a low-carbon energy source for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) under the framework of "development without carbon" (DWC). It analyzes the region's significant untapped hydropower potential against the risks posed by climate change, such as glacier retreat and precipitation uncertainty, and proposes the integration of WEAP and LEAP modeling tools to manage energy-water tradeoffs.

The 2011 Scientific Program Report by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details the achievements of four scientific programs between May 2010 and April 2011. It focuses on the Cooperative Research Networks (CRN II), the Small Grants Program for Human Dimensions (SGP-HD), and an IDRC-funded project on land use in the Río de la Plata basin. The report emphasizes the integration of natural and social sciences to inform policy decisions regarding climate change, biodiversity, and water security across the Americas.

This Quarterly Status Report from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) provides a financial and administrative update as of March 31, 2011, for the EC-CoP meeting in Asunción, Paraguay. It details the status of member country contributions, core budget expenses, cash reserves, and administrative updates regarding internal controls and host country agreements.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) presents its core budget request for fiscal year 2011-2012, totaling US$1,331,536. The budget supports the Directorate's operations, including the management of the Collaborative Research Network II (CRN II) and the Small Grants Program for the Human Dimensions (SGP-HD), while maintaining operational expenses at a minimum.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) operational budget request for fiscal year 2011/2012 proposes a total expenditure of US$1,331,536, representing an approximate 4.1% increase over the previous year. The budget focuses on maintaining current service levels, monitoring scientific programs such as CRN II and SGP-HD, and managing contributions from member countries.

The 2011 Executive Directorate report of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details scientific synthesis efforts, the proposal for a new Center of Excellence on water security, and capacity-building initiatives across Latin America and the Caribbean. It also highlights significant institutional challenges regarding personnel stability and diplomatic relations with its host country, Brazil.

This quarterly financial report from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details the institute's budget status, country contributions, and operational expenses as of March and April 2011, prepared for a meeting in Asunción, Paraguay.

This research paper by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines the role of safeguards and the pursuit of 'multiple benefits' within the REDD+ mechanism established by the Cancun Agreements. It explores how safeguard systems can move beyond a 'do no harm' approach to actively promote sustainable development, poverty alleviation, and biodiversity conservation. The document analyzes various international safeguard standards, reviews how developing countries are integrating these into their Readiness Preparation Proposals (R-PPs), and discusses the institutional and financial challenges of creating a transparent information-sharing system for monitoring compliance.

Minutes from the 29th Meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on June 8, 2010, in Brasilia, Brazil. The meeting focused on a severe financial crisis caused by unpaid member contributions, the approval of the 2010-2011 operating budget, and strategic planning for the institute's scientific programs and its relationship with member countries and the host country, Brazil.

This briefing synthesizes a project on electricity supply and trade in Southern Africa and South America, focusing on the role of anchor states (South Africa and Brazil) in balancing energy security with climate change mitigation. It identifies technological lock-in and outdated institutional frameworks as primary barriers to transitioning to cleaner energy sources.

This fact sheet describes the vulnerability of tropical dry forests in the Americas to global change, detailing trends in productivity and the critical need for expanded conservation efforts to protect biodiversity and ecosystem services.

This guide, published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) in 2011, provides a framework for conservation professionals and NGOs to integrate conflict sensitivity into their work. It outlines how conservation activities can inadvertently trigger or exacerbate conflicts, how they are affected by violent conflict, and how they can be leveraged to support peacebuilding. The manual offers a three-step process for organizational adoption and a practical methodology for analyzing and responding to conflicts in the field.

This research paper examines the grounds and possibilities for annulling awards under the International Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), focusing on eight decisions issued by annulment committees between September 1, 2009, and September 1, 2010. The author analyzes how these committees interpret their roles and apply the limited grounds for annulment set forth in Article 52, noting that while most applications are rejected, some have resulted in significant financial relief for respondent states.

This research paper examines the financial risks and imbalances faced by states, particularly developing nations, when defending investment treaty arbitrations. It argues that the system is structurally biased toward investors, as states can only defend claims rather than bring counter-claims, and rarely recover the substantial legal and administrative costs of arbitration even when they win.

This report documents a capacity-building workshop held in Douala, Cameroon, from May 10–12, 2011, focused on transitioning REDD+ from international negotiation to national implementation. The event, delivered by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the ASB Partnership for the Tropical Forest Margins at the World Agroforestry Centre (ASB-ICRAF), brought together over 55 participants from 17 African countries to discuss safeguards, measurement, reporting and verification (MRV), the role of agriculture as a driver of deforestation, and financing mechanisms.

This briefing from Friends of the Earth analyzes the geopolitical dynamics surrounding the October 2010 UN climate negotiations in Tianjin, China. It argues that the lack of domestic climate legislation in the United States has eroded its international bargaining power, potentially leading other nations to pursue mitigation efforts without U.S. involvement and increasing the leverage of developing countries.

This report analyzes public policy responses to the 2007-2008 food crisis in Latin America, focusing on the shift toward protecting vulnerable populations, the conceptual debate between food security and food sovereignty, and the introduction of new legislative frameworks for government intervention.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) outlines its activities plan for July 2010 to June 2011, focusing on training institutes, science programs, and a specific MacArthur project regarding Andean biodiversity.

This report analyzes the impact of the 2006–08 global food crisis on Latin America and the subsequent policy responses. It evaluates the effectiveness of short-term 'coping' strategies versus long-term 'curing' strategies, examines the conceptual shift toward 'food sovereignty' and the 'right to food', and discusses the need for balanced agricultural investments and international governance to ensure future food security.