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The May 1999 IAI Director's Report outlines the progress of the Initial Science Program (ISP) and the Collaborative Research Network (CRN), the latter of which funded 13 projects with a total adjusted budget of US$ 10.4 million. The report highlights challenges in securing diverse funding beyond the NSF and notes a deficit in voluntary member country contributions. It also details capacity-building initiatives, including the IAI-UM Summer Institute and the Pan-American Climate Information System (PACIS), and reports on diplomatic missions to member countries to strengthen institutional ties.

This document records the decisions made during the fifth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Arlington, USA, on 4-5 June 1998. The meeting focused on administrative governance, budget approvals, the election of leadership, and the strategic direction of scientific research in the Americas.

This briefing documents the actions and decisions made during the tenth meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held from December 2 to 3, 1999, in Caracas, Venezuela.

This document is a list of actions and decisions from the Thirteenth Meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on July 17-18, 2001, in Panama City, Panama. The meeting focused on administrative governance, the appointment of scientific advisors, financial reporting, and the preparation of an external evaluation of the institute.

This briefing document is an action list from the Fifteenth Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Council (EC), held on June 25-26, 2002, in Sao José dos Campos, Brazil. It details administrative decisions regarding the election of Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) members, budget approvals, the management of working groups, and funding for the Small Grants Program.

The document is a list of actions from the Fifteenth Meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on June 25-26, 2002, in São José dos Campos, Brazil. The meeting focused on administrative approvals, the Small Grants Program (SGP), the composition of the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC), and financial planning for the 2002/2003 fiscal year.

The document is an action list from the Seventeenth Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Council (EC), held on June 02-03, 2003, in Boulder, USA. It details administrative decisions, the formation of committees, and recommendations to be forwarded to the Conference of Parties (CoP).

This briefing documents the actions and decisions taken during the 17th Meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on June 2-3, 2003, in Boulder, USA. The council addressed administrative restructuring, financial strategies for handling overdue contributions, the composition of scientific advisory committees, and the approval of the IAI's New Scientific Agenda.

The document is a report of the actions and resolutions from the Seventh Meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on June 1 and 2, 1998, in Arlington, USA.

This briefing documents the resolutions passed during the Ninth Meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held from June 14 to 15, 1999, in Ottawa, Canada. The meeting focused on administrative restructuring, budget approvals, funding commitments for scientific capacity and research networks, and the establishment of ethical guidelines.

The Declaration of Panama is a statement issued following the Eighth Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Conference of the Parties, held on July 19th and 20th in Panama City. The document reaffirms the IAI's role as a leading intergovernmental organization for coordinating regional research on global change, emphasizing the need for scientific merit, interdisciplinary cooperation, and continued financial support from Member States.

The Panama Declaration is a statement issued following the Eighth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on July 19 and 20 in Panama City. The document reaffirms the IAI's role as a leading intergovernmental organization for coordinating regional research on global change, emphasizing the importance of scientific merit, peer review, and international cooperation to support mitigation and adaptation strategies in the Americas.

This report summarizes the activities of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) from May 2023 to April 2024 to implement its Gender, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) policy. The IAI aims to mainstream EDI into research funding, improve working environments, and increase the visibility of underrepresented groups in global environmental change research.

The report documents the 50th meeting of the Executive Council (EC-50) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held via videoconference on August 19, 2020. The meeting focused on implementing decisions from the 28th Conference of the Parties (CoP-28), including administrative updates to personnel manuals and the establishment of gender policies.

This report documents the proceedings and recommendations of the 51st meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held via videoconference on 22 June 2021. The meeting focused on administrative approvals, financial reports, and the introduction of new policy frameworks regarding whistleblowing and gender, as well as a new initiative for national climate assessments in Latin America and the Caribbean.

This briefing document details the funding recommendations made by the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Directorate following a PESCA program panel meeting in November 1999. It outlines the criteria for funding proposals based on peer-review scores and lists specific projects recommended for financial support.

The Nineteenth Meeting of the IAI Executive Council, held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on June 29-30, 2004, focused on institutional updates, financial approvals, and the upcoming resignation of the IAI Director.

This report, published by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), examines the multifaceted impacts of climate change across Latin America and the Caribbean. It highlights the vulnerability of rural communities, women, and artisanal fisheries, while discussing the intersection of environmental degradation, public health, and migration. The document advocates for a 'transdisciplinary' approach to science that integrates local and Indigenous knowledge into policy-making to build regional resilience.

This report, published by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (iai) and Latinoamérica21, examines the multifaceted impacts of climate change across Latin America and the Caribbean. It highlights the vulnerability of rural women, the disruption of education by extreme weather, and the drivers of climate-induced migration. The document advocates for a transition toward transdisciplinary science and participatory governance, particularly in water management and public health, to address the socio-ecological crises of the Anthropocene.

The report details the proceedings of the 59th meeting of the Executive Council of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on 28 May 2025 in Asunción, Paraguay. The meeting focused on financial planning, the impact of funding uncertainties on regional research leadership, the relocation of the IAI headquarters to Panama, and proposals to improve the designation of national representatives to ensure institutional continuity.