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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.

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 document is a participant list for the IAI Forum titled "Moving Forward - 10th Anniversary of the entry into force of the 'Montevideo Declaration'", which took place in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on July 1, 2004.

This financial report, authored by Raúl Michelini, compares core budget requests for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) made in January and May 1999. It details a shift from projected deficits to surpluses for the 1998-1999 and 1999-2000 periods, primarily driven by reductions in personnel benefits and travel expenses.

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.

This document is an annex listing selected projects and proposals across four different funding calls managed or supported by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research. The projects focus on tropical forests, human migration in the era of global change, climate-related health responses in the Americas, and urban ecosystem-based adaptation in the Global South.

This report details several research initiatives supported by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) across the Americas. These projects focus on the intersection of environmental science and public policy, addressing nitrogen cycling, tropical dry forest conservation, climate services for agriculture, freshwater ecosystem risks, malaria transmission in the Amazon, water security in arid regions, oceanic carbon sequestration, the impact of highways on zoonotic diseases, and urban hydrological vulnerability.

This report, published by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), examines the multifaceted impacts of climate change across Latin America and the Caribbean. It highlights the disproportionate vulnerability of rural women, indigenous populations, and coastal communities, while discussing the intersection of environmental degradation with public health, education, and migration. The document advocates for a transdisciplinary approach to science that integrates local and ancestral knowledge to inform public policy and foster regional resilience.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Conference of the Parties (CoP) adopted eight resolutions during its eighteenth meeting on 15 and 16 June 2011 in Asuncion, Paraguay, covering budgetary approvals, personnel elections, and strategic planning.

This briefing outlines the current composition and activities of the Science Advisory Committee (SAC) and the Science Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research, including recommendations for electing new SAC members.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) has issued Terms of Reference for a consultancy to develop training materials on science diplomacy related to global environmental change (GEC) in the Americas. This initiative supports the creation of a regional Center for Science Diplomacy (CSD) and the IAI's Science, Technology and Policy (STeP) Fellowship program.

This research paper by Rashid S. Kaukab analyzes the divisions among World Trade Organization (WTO) members regarding the regulation of e-commerce ahead of the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14). It examines the tension between the multilateral Work Programme on Electronic Commerce and the plurilateral Joint Statement Initiative, focusing on the contentious moratorium on customs duties for electronic transmissions and the challenges faced by developing countries in bridging the digital divide.

This research paper analyzes the impact of US tariffs on Latin American economies and the subsequent indirect risks posed by China's potential policy responses. The authors argue that while direct US tariffs hit Mexico and Central America hardest, South American countries are more vulnerable to a slowdown in Chinese demand for raw materials.

This research paper analyzes the impact of US tariffs on Latin American economies and the subsequent indirect risks posed by China's economic response. The authors argue that while direct US tariffs heavily affect Mexico and Central America, the greater risk for South American nations lies in a potential decline in Chinese demand for raw materials resulting from US-China trade tensions.

This briefing note, published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and CUTS International, Geneva, examines the challenges faced by developing countries and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) within the World Trade Organization's (WTO) Joint Statement Initiative (JSI) on E-commerce. It highlights a significant digital divide and capacity gaps that hinder these nations' ability to participate in negotiations and implement future agreements. The document proposes shifting from a narrow focus on regulatory cooperation toward a comprehensive approach that includes 'enabling issues' such as infrastructure and technical assistance, and suggests adopting a hybrid Special and Differential Treatment (S&DT) model based on the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) to ensure capacity-building commitments are enforceable.