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The draft minutes of the forty-fourth meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Council (EC), held on June 14, 2017, in Bogotá, Colombia, detail the approval of previous decisions and the establishment of new actions regarding committee nominations, funding agency participation, and long-term institutional strategies.

The document contains the minutes of the 44th Meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on June 14, 2017, in Bogotá, Colombia. The meeting focused on approving the agenda and previous decisions, establishing criteria for committee member selection, and reviewing long-term strategies for communication and financing.

The document records the decisions and actions taken during the twenty-fifth Conference of the Parties (CoP-XXV) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Bogotá, Colombia, on June 13-14, 2017. The session focused on governance elections, financial approvals for the 2017-2018 fiscal year, and directives for the IAI Directorate to develop long-term strategies for communication, funding, and open data.

This document records the decisions and actions taken during the 25th Conference of the Parties (CoP-XXV) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Bogotá, Colombia, on June 13-14, 2017.

The draft minutes of the 43rd IAI Executive Council meeting detail efforts to align global change research with regional policy priorities, specifically the UN SDGs. Key outcomes include recommendations for an open data policy, a new long-term funding strategy to counter declining government contributions, and the approval of a US$1.42 million core budget for FY 2017-2018.

The document contains the minutes of the 43rd Executive Council (EC) meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on June 12, 2017, in Bogotá, Colombia. The meeting focused on the transition to a new Executive Director, the alignment of scientific research with regional policy priorities, the development of capacity-building programs, and the approval of the 2017-2018 operating budget.

This report by Friends of the Earth International critiques the 2010 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between California, Acre, and Chiapas to create a REDD+ carbon credit system. The document argues that such mechanisms prioritize market logic over structural climate causes, leading to land dispossession, human rights violations, and the marginalization of indigenous and traditional communities in Brazil and Mexico.

This report by Friends of the Earth International analyzes the 2010 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between California, Acre (Brazil), and Chiapas (Mexico) to create a REDD+ carbon credit system. The author argues that these market-based mechanisms, including jurisdictional REDD+ programs and cap-and-trade offsets, facilitate the commodification of nature and lead to human rights violations, land dispossession, and the marginalization of indigenous and traditional communities.

The June 2017 report from the IAI's Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) details its activities, including the proposal for two 25th-anniversary publications, participation in the SBSTA Research Dialogue in Germany and a professional development seminar in the Dominican Republic, and its role in selecting a new IAI Director. The SAC also recommended diversifying its membership to include more social scientists and better geographic representation across the Americas.

This financial report for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details the organization's budget status, member contributions, and administrative updates as of April 30, 2017. It highlights a strong cash position due to payments from Brazil and the US, alongside ongoing challenges with contribution arrears from other member countries.

This policy paper argues that green securitisation is a critical tool for financing fragmented, small-scale low-carbon assets in Europe. It identifies that while institutional demand for green investments is high, supply is hindered by a lack of standardised contracts, insufficient asset volumes per lender, and low credit ratings for new technologies. The authors propose a public sector agenda including the creation of green asset definitions, the establishment of financial warehouses (potentially via the EIB), the provision of credit enhancements, and the use of cornerstone investments by development banks and the ECB to scale the market.

This fact sheet from the World Resources Institute provides key statistics on Indigenous and community land rights, highlighting the gap between the amount of land held by these groups and the amount they legally own, as well as the environmental benefits of secure tenure.

The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) expresses concerns regarding a proposed $200 million Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) loan to Guatemala for border integration between Guatemala and Mexico. CIEL argues that the project's lead agency, the Guatemala Ministry of Defense, lacks the legal mandate for fiscal and economic controls, suffers from a lack of transparency, and has documented links to corruption and organized crime. Additionally, CIEL warns that the program's focus on migrant control may violate international legal obligations regarding refugee rights and freedom of movement.

This briefing by the Climate Bonds Initiative outlines the progress of public policy regarding green bonds in 2016 and projections for 2017. It highlights the emergence of sovereign green bonds, the role of green bonds in financing Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), and various innovative financial tools used by governments to attract private capital for climate infrastructure.

This fact sheet by the Climate Bonds Initiative outlines public sector activities and policy developments in the green bond market during 2016, emphasizing the role of governments in leveraging private capital to meet climate-aligned infrastructure needs.

The 'Green Bonds Highlights 2016' fact sheet by the Climate Bonds Initiative reports that 2016 was a record-breaking year for the green bond market, with annual issuance aligned with international definitions reaching USD 81 billion. The document highlights the market's diversification across countries, issuer types, and sectors, noting the significant rise of China as a leading issuer and the emergence of sovereign green bonds, starting with Poland.

The Global NDC Conference 2017 report outlines the necessity of integrated governance, diverse financing strategies, and robust transparency frameworks to implement Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). Key findings emphasize the need for high-level leadership to break down sectoral silos, the translation of NDCs into bankable project pipelines to attract private investment, and the use of the Enhanced Transparency Framework to build trust and track progress toward the Paris Agreement goals.

This report by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) synthesises seven years of experience in promoting 'climate compatible development'—an approach that integrates climate mitigation and adaptation with poverty eradication and human development. The document provides a framework for mainstreaming climate concerns into national macroeconomic planning, sectoral policies, and local governance, while emphasizing the necessity of political leadership, cross-government coordination, and inclusive stakeholder engagement. It details the financial challenges of transitioning to a low-carbon economy, the role of 'knowledge brokers' in translating science for policy-makers, and the importance of gender-sensitive implementation to ensure equitable outcomes.

This report by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) analyzes the systemic use of official documentation to launder illegal timber from the Peruvian Amazon for international export. By reviewing 865 Visual Inspection Certificates and 2,364 Forest Transport Permits (GTFs) from 2015, CIEL identifies patterns where exporters exploit gaps in supervision and transparency tools to bypass legality controls, particularly when exporting to markets with weak due diligence requirements.

This report documents a meeting of researchers from the Cooperative Research Networks program (CRN3), held in Cancún, Mexico, from November 29 to December 1, 2017. Organized by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) in collaboration with Mexico and CRN3 Principal Investigators, the meeting focused on scientific contributions, science-policy interfaces, open data, and the communication of research results to diverse stakeholders.