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This fact sheet details Colombia's participation as a member of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). It highlights Colombia's involvement in climate and health projects (Andex and Harmonize), the receipt of seed funding for tropical forest and health research, and the appointment of Colombian representatives to IAI's science, policy, and indigenous peoples advisory committees. It also lists specific fellows in the STeP program and collaborations with various international universities and research centers.

This fact sheet from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) outlines the benefits, opportunities, and specific projects available to Costa Rica as an IAI member country, focusing on scientific diplomacy, research funding, and capacity building.

This fact sheet from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) outlines research support and professional opportunities available to Cuba as an IAI Member Country for 2025-2026.

This fact sheet outlines the benefits, opportunities, and resources available to Ecuador as a member country of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), including funding for research, committee representation, and professional development programs.

This case study collection, published by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), documents seven transdisciplinary research projects across Latin America and the Caribbean. It serves as a training resource for the IAI's TD Academy, focusing on integrating scientific knowledge with local and indigenous systems to address global environmental change (GEC). The document emphasizes 'epistemic justice' and the shift from 'ecosystem services' to 'nature's contributions to people' (NCP) to better reflect non-monetary values of nature.

This fact sheet outlines the engagement of Jamaica with the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), detailing national representatives, project funding, and participation in science diplomacy training and committees.

This fact sheet outlines the benefits and opportunities provided by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for Mexico, detailing funding, scientific diplomacy training, and institutional participation.

This fact sheet outlines Panama's role as a member and host country for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). It highlights IAI-funded projects in Panama focusing on urban wetland adaptation in Chitré, biodiversity in the Darién region, and Ngäbe-Buglé ethnobotanical knowledge. It also lists national representatives from SENACYT and MiAmbiente, and details various scientific diplomacy workshops and training opportunities available through the IAI.

This fact sheet outlines the benefits, opportunities, and resources available to Paraguay as a member country of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), focusing on scientific diplomacy, research funding, and institutional participation.

This fact sheet outlines the benefits, opportunities, and current engagements of Peru as a member country of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), focusing on scientific diplomacy, research funding, and institutional representation.

This fact sheet outlines the benefits, resources, and opportunities available to the Dominican Republic as a member country of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI).

This fact sheet outlines the engagement of the United States of America with the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the 2025-2026 period, detailing funding, fellowships, and collaborative projects focused on climate, environment, and health.

A fact sheet detailing the benefits and opportunities available to Venezuela as a member country of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for 2025-2026.

This case study compendium, published by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), documents seven transdisciplinary (TD) research projects across Latin America and the Caribbean. It serves as a training resource for the IAI's TD Academy, focusing on integrating scientific knowledge with local and traditional knowledge systems to address global environmental change (GEC). The document emphasizes 'epistemic justice' and the shift from 'ecosystem services' to 'Nature’s Contributions to People (NCP)' to better include marginalized voices and non-monetary values of nature.

This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed on December 10, 2024, establishes a formal collaboration between the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and the Center for Climate and Resilience Research (CR2) of the University of Chile. The agreement aims to enhance the exchange of information and scientific cooperation regarding climate science, resilience, and sustainable development in Latin America and the Caribbean.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research has released the draft report of the 58th meeting of the Executive Council (EC-58) for review. Representatives are asked to submit comments, preferably 90 days before the 33rd Conference of the Parties on 29-30 May 2025.

The report details the 58th meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Council, held via videoconference on November 6, 2024. The meeting focused on the relocation of the IAI headquarters to Panama, updates on scientific initiatives including tropical forest and ocean research, the development of a Science Diplomacy Center, and the establishment of an Indigenous Peoples’ Advisory Committee.

The 58th IAI Executive Council meeting report details the successful relocation of the IAI headquarters to Panama, a 20% increase in voluntary contributions for FY 2024-2025, and the launch of a Collaborative Research Action on Tropical Forests. Key future initiatives include a June 2025 CRA on Oceans, the establishment of an Indigenous Peoples Advisory Committee, and the rollout of a scientific diplomacy curriculum in early 2025. The report also confirms that the 33rd Conference of the Parties (CoP-33) will be held in Paraguay in May 2025.

The First Amendment to the Agreement for Scientific or Technological Cooperation between the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) and the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) extends the partnership's duration and expands the scope of collaboration to include equity, indigenous knowledge, and scientific diplomacy.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) has issued a notification inviting representatives of its member Parties to review and contribute to the updated Open Access Policy for Data and Publications by December 13, 2024.