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This notification from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) outlines the nominations received for two vacancies on the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) and the electronic voting procedure for the 29th Conference of the Parties (CoP-29).

This briefing from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) provides an overview of the financial status for the 2020-2021 fiscal year, detailing party contributions, budget performance, and administrative controls.

This report from the Chair of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) outlines the activities and recommendations of the EC during the 2020-2021 intersessional period for the 29th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-29).

The document is an auditors report for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), presenting the financial statements for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2020, and June 30, 2019. It includes an independent auditor's opinion, balance sheets, statements of operations, and detailed notes on scientific programs and core budget contributions.

This report details the activities of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Directorate during the 2020-2021 intersessional period. It outlines progress in science, capacity building, and science-policy interfaces, specifically highlighting the adaptation of programs to the COVID-19 pandemic and the expansion of transdisciplinary research and strategic partnerships across the Americas.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Directorate's summary report for the 2020-2021 intersessional period details progress in scientific research, capacity building, and science-policy interfaces despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Key achievements include the launch of the Science, Technology and Policy (STeP) fellowship program, the establishment of new strategic partnerships with entities like the Wellcome Trust and Mitacs Canada, and the implementation of transdisciplinary projects on climate-driven infectious diseases in the Caribbean.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative analyzes the industrial policy of the Zona Franca de Manaus (ZFM), arguing that while it is named a 'free zone,' it functions conceptually as an 'enterprise zone' focused on regional development rather than international trade. The authors suggest that the current incentive structure fails to drive productivity or wage growth and recommend redefining the ZFM's identity to align its fiscal incentives with either international competitiveness or sustainable regional development.

This May 2021 briefing from the Climate Action Tracker (CAT) analyzes the impact of recent Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) updates and net-zero pledges on global warming projections. It finds that while recent commitments have lowered the estimated end-of-century warming to 2.4°C, this remains significantly above the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C goal, and current policies are still on track for 2.9°C of warming.

This report from the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) outlines the council's activities between sessions and presents recommendations for approval by the 29th Conference of the Parties (CoP-29) in June 2021. Key focus areas include financial approvals, the establishment of a grievance mechanism, and the adoption of a gender policy.

The Report of the IAI Executive Council, prepared for its fifty-first meeting on 22 June 2021, outlines the council's activities during the 2020-2021 intersessional period. The report focuses on the review of financial documents, the development of new institutional policies regarding whistleblowing and gender, and the performance evaluation of the Executive Director.

This briefing from the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), dated March 18, 2021, outlines the council's activities between sessions and its recommendations for the 29th Conference of the Parties (CoP-29). The document focuses on financial approvals, the implementation of a whistleblower mechanism, the development of a gender policy, and the performance evaluation of the Executive Director.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) proposes a standardized Cooling Investment Tracking Framework to address significant data gaps in global cooling finance. The authors argue that current datasets focus too narrowly on equipment sales and lack the transaction-level granularity needed for governments and investors to align capital with sustainable cooling needs.

The report details the proceedings and decisions of the 28th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-28) to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held via videoconference on 19 August 2020. The meeting focused on budgetary approvals, governance updates, and the expansion of the Institute's associates.

This report details the proceedings and recommendations of the 49th meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held via videoconference on August 19, 2020.

The report details the proceedings of the 50th meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research, held via videoconference on 19 August 2020. The meeting focused on implementing decisions from the 28th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-28) and discussing the feasibility of virtual meetings.

A notification from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) detailing the election results for the Executive Council, the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC), and the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) following the 28th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-28) on 19 August 2020.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) announced the election results from its 28th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-28) held on August 19, 2020. The notification lists the members of the Executive Council for 2020–2022, with the United States as president, and names the newly elected members of the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) and the Science and Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC).

This briefing from the IAI Directorate provides an overview of the financial status of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research for the 2019-2020 fiscal year, detailing party contributions, budget performance, and administrative controls.

This document, prepared by the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), provides a financial review for the 2019-2020 fiscal year and the status of member contributions as of April 30, 2020.

The Climate Bonds Initiative's Green Bonds Global State of the Market 2019 report analyzes the growth and trends of the global green bond market in 2019. It highlights a record issuance of USD 258.9 billion, the expansion of the market into new countries, the dominance of non-financial corporates as the top issuer type, and the increasing role of Certified Climate Bonds and external reviews in ensuring alignment with climate goals.