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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.

The document is a list of participants for the 26th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research, held in Antigua, Guatemala, on June 20-21, 2018. It details the delegates from various member countries, observers, and representatives from associated research institutions and networks.

This report documents a two-day workshop held in June 2018 by the Network of Southern Think Tanks (NeST) to identify African priorities and policy recommendations for the BAPA+40 conference. The discussions focused on redefining South-South Cooperation (SSC), aligning the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development with Africa's Agenda 2063, improving monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks, and addressing infrastructure and economic structural transformation.

This briefing from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Directorate reports on the implementation of Decision XXV/28, which aims to enhance the capacity of IAI research projects to communicate scientific results to stakeholders and policy makers.

This document is a report on the 25th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-25) 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 meeting's minutes, the election of advisory committee members, financial reports for the 2016-2017 fiscal year, and strategic plans for science-policy integration, communication, and funding for the next decade.

The Report of the IAI Directorate Science, dated 23 May 2018, details the activities, program transitions, and strategic planning of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). It focuses on the conclusion of the third Collaborative Research Network (CRN3), the launch of the Small Grant Program on ecosystem services and human wellbeing (SGP-HW), and the formulation of the fourth Collaborative Research Network (CRN4), emphasizing a shift toward co-funding and demand-driven, transdisciplinary research in the Americas.

This briefing report from the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research outlines the committee's activities, membership updates, and planned meetings leading up to the 26th Conference of the Parties (CoP-26) in June 2018.

The Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) report for the 26th Conference of the Parties outlines its role in advising on science-policy liaison. Key activities included four teleconferences to discuss fundraising, the CRN3 researchers meeting in Cancun, and the launch of the Small Grants Call on Ecosystem Services and Adaptation for Human Well-Being (SGP-HW) on 1 March 2018. The committee planned a meeting in Antigua, Guatemala, on 18 June 2018, to evaluate SGP-HW proposals and discuss research for CRN4 and activities in the Central America and Caribbean region.

BBVA issued a EUR1bn green bond on May 14, 2018, under its SDGs Framework, marking the first such issuance by a Spanish bank. The proceeds are primarily allocated to renewable energy (83%), with smaller portions for sustainable transport, water/waste management, and energy efficiency. The bond was oversubscribed, with an order book exceeding EUR3bn and 51% of allocation going to SRI investors, primarily from France and other European nations.

This briefing document, prepared by the IAI Directorate for the 26th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP), reports on a meeting held in São Paulo, Brazil, on 7 November 2017. The meeting focused on establishing a flexible collaborative funding mechanism to support scientific projects on global change in the Americas, aiming to reduce the IAI's dependency on a single donor and ensure long-term sustainability.

This briefing document, prepared by the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), reports on a meeting held in São Paulo, Brazil, on November 7, 2017, regarding the 'Belmont Forum Americas Information Days'. The meeting focused on establishing a flexible, cooperative financing mechanism to support scientific projects on global change in the Americas to reduce the IAI's dependence on a single donor and ensure long-term sustainability.

This briefing document outlines the process for nominating a member to the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research, following the conclusion of Dr. Javier Gracia Garza's first term in June 2018.

This briefing document, prepared by the Chair of the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) for the 26th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), outlines the process for nominating a candidate to fill a vacancy on the SPAC in June 2018.

The document is the 2016 Federal Tax Return (Form 990) for the World Resources Institute (WRI), a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. It details the organization's financial status, governance, and program accomplishments for the 2016 calendar year, including its mission to protect the environment and its capacity to provide for current and future generations.

A joint letter from 47 Canadian labour, trade justice, and climate organizations to Minister Chrystia Freeland calling for a trade model that aligns with climate objectives and human rights, specifically during the 2018 NAFTA renegotiations.

This briefing from the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) proposes merging a planned 25th-anniversary publication with a peer-reviewed special issue focusing on the results of the Cooperative Research Network 3 (CRN3) and other institutional activities.

This report from the IAI Directorate Science-Policy, prepared for the 26th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) in Antigua, Guatemala, details activities undertaken to improve the provision of scientific information to governments for public policy development. It outlines the Directorate's efforts to establish relationships with multilateral environmental agreements, enhance the capacity of IAI Parties, and increase the visibility of the IAI among non-Parties and under-engaged members.

The report from the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details activities and strategies to strengthen the science-policy interface. It focuses on providing scientific information to governments for policy-making, enhancing cooperation with multilateral environmental agreements, and increasing the visibility of the IAI among member and non-member states in the Americas.