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This outcomes report details a workshop series and a final in-person simulation in Bogota, Colombia, designed to build the capacity of government representatives from the Americas to engage with the science and governance of solar radiation modification (SRM). The initiative, led by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and partners, focused on navigating scientific uncertainty, ethical considerations, and the need for regional research to ensure equitable participation in multilateral climate discussions.

A statement issued by representatives from the Americas during the Scientific Diplomacy Forum in Panama (October 16-21, 2023), emphasizing scientific diplomacy as a tool to bridge gaps in science, technology, and innovation to address global challenges.

The Panama Declaration, issued on 21 October 2023, outlines a commitment by representatives from the Americas to utilize science diplomacy as a tool to bridge gaps in science, technology, and innovation to address global challenges and support evidence-informed public policies.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Directorate is requesting feedback from participants of the 33rd meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-33) via an anonymous survey to improve the effectiveness of future conferences.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) has issued a request for Parties to complete an anonymous survey by September 25, 2025, regarding the 33rd Conference of the Parties (CoP-33) held in Asunción, Paraguay, on May 29-30, 2025.

The 33rd meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-33) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) took place in Asunción, Paraguay, on May 29-30, 2025. The meeting focused on strengthening regional scientific collaboration, advancing science diplomacy, and enhancing climate resilience across the Americas. Key outcomes included the adoption of 18 decisions, the creation of an Indigenous Peoples Advisory Committee (IPAC), the approval of an updated Open Science and Open Data Policy, and the admission of three new Associate members: the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the American Geophysical Union (AGU), and the Venezuelan Institute for Scientific Research (IVIC).

The report details the 59th meeting of the Executive Council of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on May 28, 2025, in Asunción, Paraguay. The meeting focused on approving the 2025–2026 operating budget, addressing funding deficits for regional research initiatives, and proposing a shift in how member states designate national representatives to ensure institutional continuity.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on June 25, 2025, between LA Referencia and the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) to collaborate on open science in Latin America and the Caribbean.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) announced the addition of three new Associates following the 33rd meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-33) held in May 2025.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) announced the addition of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the American Geophysical Union (AGU), and the Venezuelan Institute for Scientific Research (IVIC) as Associate members following the CoP-33 meeting in May 2025.

A notification from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) announcing the adoption of the Asunción Declaration on Water Security, Biodiversity, and Climate Resilience in the Americas during the 33rd Conference of the Parties (CoP-33).

The Asunción Declaration, issued on May 30, 2025, by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and its associated institutions, outlines a commitment to enhancing water security, biodiversity, and climate resilience across the Americas through transdisciplinary science, regional cooperation, and the integration of diverse knowledge systems.

The Declaration of the Parties and Associated Institutions of the IAI, issued during the 33rd Meeting of the Conference of the Parties in Asunción, Paraguay, outlines a commitment to enhancing water security, biodiversity, and climate resilience in the Americas through transdisciplinary science, open data sharing, and science diplomacy.

This report documents a side event held during the 33rd Conference of the Parties (CoP-33) in Asunción, Paraguay, on May 28, 2025. Co-organized by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and other regional and international bodies, the event focused on formulating recommendations for drought management, improving early warning systems (EWS), and enhancing science-policy integration to support vulnerable sectors in Paraguay and the wider Americas.

This report documents a hybrid event held on May 28, 2025, in Asunción, Paraguay, organized by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and partners. The event focused on formulating recommendations for drought management in the Americas, specifically regarding early warning systems (EWS), regional collaboration, and the integration of scientific research into public policy to support vulnerable productive sectors.

This briefing, prepared by the permanent representative of the United States to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), proposes that the American Geophysical Union (AGU) be invited to become an associate of the IAI. The document outlines the AGU's scientific reach, its commitment to open science and diversity, and its existing collaborations with IAI members and leadership.

This briefing, prepared by the permanent representative of Paraguay for the thirty-third meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), proposes that the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) be invited to become an Associate of the Institute. The document outlines the WMO's regional and global roles in climate cooperation and details its existing collaborative activities with the IAI since 2022.

This briefing, prepared by the permanent representative of Paraguay, proposes that the Conference of the Parties invite the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) to become an Associate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) under Article XI of the IAI's founding Agreement.

A briefing prepared by the permanent representative of the United States for the 33rd meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), proposing that the American Geophysical Union (AGU) be invited to become an Associate of the Institute.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) has issued a notification regarding the draft Declaration of Asunción on Water Security, Biodiversity, and Climate Resilience in the Americas, which is slated for endorsement at the 33rd Conference of the Parties (CoP-33) in Paraguay.