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This document is a list of participants for the 31st Meeting of the Executive Council to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research, held on June 21, 2023, in Panama City and via videoconference.

This report details the Regional Workshop on Climate, Environment, and Health held from 13 to 17 March 2023 in San Martín de los Andes, Argentina. Organized by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), the event aimed to strengthen the capacity of researchers and policymakers to address the intersection of climate, environment, and human health through transdisciplinary and intersectoral approaches.

This report analyses the development trajectories of the Horn of Africa (Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, and South Sudan) up to 2040. It identifies systemic barriers including governance failure, conflict, and climate-induced food insecurity, while modelling an 'Integrated Development Push' scenario to demonstrate how coordinated reforms in governance, agriculture, and human capital could significantly reduce extreme poverty and boost regional GDP.

A statement by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment and partners calling for a global treaty to reduce plastic production and the elimination of hazardous plastics in healthcare and consumer goods to protect human health and the environment.

This research paper examines the impact of the geopolitical rivalry between the United States and China on Africa, specifically focusing on technology, global supply chains, and trade between 2018 and late 2021. It analyzes how African actors can exercise agency to navigate these tensions amidst socio-economic crises and institutional under-preparedness.

This briefing by Zero Carbon Analytics examines the technical potential and economic viability of offshore wind in Japan. It highlights that Japan's technical potential exceeds its projected 2050 electricity demand by nine times, though current deployment remains low. The document discusses the transition from fixed-bottom to floating offshore wind, the potential for reducing fossil fuel import dependency, and the regulatory and infrastructural barriers—specifically permitting and grid fragmentation—that must be addressed to meet government targets.

This research paper by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) examines the disparity between solar energy potential and installed capacity in developing economies, attributing the gap to high costs of capital driven by sovereign and off-taker risks. The authors propose the establishment of a Global Credit Guarantee Facility (GCGF) to de-risk cross-border financing and lower risk premiums for renewable energy projects in Emerging Market & Development Economy (EMDE) countries.

Minutes from the Green Economy Coalition (GEC) Steering Group meeting on May 31, 2023, detailing the strategic framework for the 2023-2027 phase. The discussion focuses on two primary programmes: 'Renegotiating Social Contracts' to build societal support for green transformation, and 'Promoting a Shared Global Green Deal' to create a multilateral economic architecture that prevents trade wars between major powers and supports developing nations.

The Financial and Administrative Committee (FAC) of the IAI recommends the approval of a 2023-2024 core budget of approximately $1,400,000 with no immediate increase in member contributions. The report highlights an unqualified audit opinion for the 2021-2022 fiscal year and emphasizes the critical need for sustained voluntary contributions from member nations to ensure the IAI's long-term viability amidst ongoing COVID-19 recovery stresses.

This briefing, prepared by the United States as chair of the Finance and Administration Committee (FAC), provides a report on the administrative and financial matters of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the Executive Council's 55th meeting.

The document provides a financial review of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the 2022-2023 fiscal year, detailing member contributions, operational expenditures, and administrative controls as of April 30, 2023.

The Report of the Financial and Administrative Committee (FAC), prepared by the United States as Chair, provides an overview of the administrative and financial status of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), including a recommendation for the approval of the 2023-2024 Core Budget.

This report from the Finance and Administration Committee (FAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) provides an update on the organization's financial status, audit results for the 2021-22 fiscal year, and the proposed operating budget for 2023-2024.

This report by Ember analyzes Japan's electricity sector, arguing that the country's reluctance to expand wind power, particularly offshore wind, prevents it from achieving a decarbonised power sector and hinders the collective ambitions of the G7.

This briefing by RMI argues that transparency in reporting the types of scrap used in metal production—specifically distinguishing between pre-consumer and post-consumer scrap—is essential for achieving 1.5°C climate-aligned decarbonization goals in the steel and aluminum sectors.

A statement by 181 organizations and supporters from 27 countries urging G7 nations to cease the promotion and financing of fossil fuel-based technologies in developing countries, specifically criticizing Japan's Green Transformation (GX) policy and the continued public financing of fossil fuels despite previous commitments.

This document, prepared by the IAI Directorate, presents preliminary findings from a Regional Assessment of IAI Parties' priorities regarding global change policy. The assessment utilized surveys, listening sessions, and the analysis of 86 policy documents to map the domestic and international global change policy landscape, identifying current and emerging priorities as well as barriers to integrating scientific information into decision-making.

This report presents preliminary results from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Regional Assessment, which maps national and international global change policies and decision-making landscapes to better align research funding with the priority needs of member countries.

This report details the activities and achievements of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Directorate during the 2022-2023 intersessional period. It outlines progress in science-policy interfaces, capacity building, and the implementation of the IAI Strategic Plan, focusing on climate change, health, and science diplomacy across the Americas.

This report details the activities and achievements of the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) during the 2022-2023 intersessional period. The document outlines progress in science-policy interfaces, capacity building, strategic partnerships, and the implementation of the IAI Strategic Plan, focusing on climate change, environmental health, and scientific diplomacy across the Americas.