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Friends of the Earth International reports a record increase in Amazon forest fires in 2019, particularly in Brazil, where deforestation rose by 278% in July 2019. The organization attributes this disaster to the neoliberal policies of President Jair Bolsonaro, who cut environmental budgets by 95% and weakened surveillance to benefit agribusiness and mining. The document highlights the critical role of the 900,000 indigenous people in protecting the region's 3 million species and calls on international bodies, including the European Union, to stop complicity through trade agreements like MERCOSUR.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International condemning the 2019 Amazon wildfires, attributing them to the neoliberal policies of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and the expansion of corporate agribusiness, mining, and timber industries.

This technical annex assesses progress toward Goal 1 of the New York Declaration on Forests (NYDF), which aims to halve natural forest loss globally by 2020 and end it by 2030. The report finds that the world is not on track to meet these targets, as average annual global gross tree cover loss and carbon emissions from tropical forests increased between 2014 and 2018 compared to historical baselines, despite a decline in loss observed in 2018.

This technical annex assesses progress toward the New York Declaration on Forests (NYDF) Goal 2, which aims to eliminate deforestation from agricultural commodity production (palm oil, soy, paper, and beef) by 2020. The report finds that current efforts by governments and companies are insufficient to meet this target, noting a stagnation in new corporate commitments and significant gaps in reporting, transparency, and the inclusion of indirect suppliers.

The New York Declaration on Forests (NYDF) Endorser Perspectives Report evaluates progress five years after the 2014 launch of the NYDF. Based on consultations with 84 endorsers, the report finds that while many commitments have been made, global deforestation has accelerated by 44% since 2014, and the world is not on track to meet its collective forest goals. The report identifies critical barriers—including weak governance, insufficient finance, and insecure land tenure—and outlines eight key lessons to transition from high-level commitments to measurable implementation.

This report presents the perspectives of signatories of the New York Declaration on Forests (NYDF) five years after its 2014 inception. It evaluates progress toward ten global goals to end natural forest loss by 2030, identifying systemic barriers such as weak governance, insufficient financing, and land tenure insecurity, while highlighting successful multi-stakeholder partnerships and nature-based solutions.

This report by the Forest Declaration Assessment (UNDP) evaluates the progress of signatories of the New York Declaration on Forests (NYDF) five years after its 2014 launch. Based on consultations with 84 signatories—including governments, companies, NGOs, and indigenous organizations—the document identifies critical barriers to ending natural forest loss by 2030 and outlines eight key lessons to accelerate implementation. It emphasizes that while high-level commitments are numerous, measurable action is lagging, with tropical primary forest loss increasing by 44% between 2002-13 and the reporting period.

The report details the proceedings and decisions of the 27th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-27) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Brasilia, Brazil, on June 5-6, 2019. The meeting focused on financial sustainability, the adoption of a new 25-year Strategic Plan, the revision of the Scientific Agenda, and the expansion of regional partnerships to better integrate science into public policy.

The Report of the IAI Directorate Science-Policy details the activities of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) in bridging the gap between scientific research and public policy. It outlines the establishment of rules for the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC), collaborations with multilateral environmental agreements, and the policy impacts of the third Collaborative Research Network (CRN3) across the Americas.

This report from the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details activities to bridge the gap between science and policy. It outlines the establishment of procedural rules for the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC), efforts to strengthen capacity within member states, and the policy impacts of the third round of Cooperative Research Networks (CRN3).

The Ad hoc committee report on Decision XXVI/11 outlines the development and structure of the IAI Strategic Plan (2019–2044). The plan establishes a 25-year roadmap for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research to bridge science and policy, focusing on three primary themes: meeting the needs of Parties to address global environmental change, science for the sustainability of the Americas, and the long-term sustainability of the IAI organization.

This report provides an overview of the financial status of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the fiscal year 2018-2019, detailing Party contributions, budget performance, and administrative updates as of April 30, 2019.

This document is a financial review of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the 2018-2019 fiscal year, detailing member state contributions, operational expenditures, and administrative updates provided by the Executive Directorate for the 27th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties.

This briefing from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Directorate presents the Core Budget and country contribution requests for the 2019-2020 fiscal year and a preliminary request for 2020-2022. The document outlines efforts to streamline administrative processes, updates on staff recruitment for a Director of Science, and a request for Parties to consider voluntary increases in contributions to alleviate operational strain.

This document presents the operating budget request and country contributions for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the 2019-2020 fiscal year, as well as a preliminary request for 2020-2022. It details staffing changes, administrative updates, and a request for voluntary contribution increases to alleviate financial pressure caused by payment delays.

This report from the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) outlines the council's activities and recommendations ahead of the 27th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-27) in Brasilia, Brazil. The EC provides guidance on the IAI Strategic Plan, the election rules for the Science and Policy Advisory Committee, and the establishment of flexible funding mechanisms for global change projects in the Americas.

This report from the Chair of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) outlines the EC's activities and recommendations ahead of the 27th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-27) in Brasilia, Brazil.

The 'Informe de la Dirección Ejecutiva Ciencia' provides a progress report on the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) scientific activities, focusing on the conclusion of the third Cooperative Research Networks program (CRN3), the implementation of the Small Grants Program on Ecosystem Services for Human Well-being (SGP-HW), and the planning for the fourth CRN round (CRN4).

The IAI Directorate Science report details the completion of the CRN3 program, which involved 17 projects across 15 IAI Parties and trained over 1,000 students. It highlights the launch of the SGP-HW program, which emphasizes transdisciplinary co-design with stakeholders and the implementation of open data policies. The report also outlines the planning for CRN4, seeking alignment with the Belmont Forum for co-funding, and reports on the CONICET-IAI partnership in Argentina.

This document is a report on the 26th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-26) to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Antigua, Guatemala, from 20 to 21 June 2018. It details the proceedings, administrative and financial discussions, and the adoption of 45 decisions concerning the IAI's strategic plan, funding, science-policy initiatives, and organizational structure.