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The document reports on the establishment and initial work of the IAI's Gender, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee, which has developed an implementation plan for the institute's gender policy. It recommends that the Conference of the Parties adopt provisional decisions to monitor this policy and establish a new Advisory Committee for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IP&LC-AC).

A briefing from the IAI Directorate regarding discussions with Panama to establish a regional office to increase the institute's visibility and promote accession in Central America and the Caribbean.

The IAI Executive Directorate is engaging in informal conversations with Panama's National Secretariat for Science, Technology and Innovation (SENACYT) to establish a regional office. This initiative aims to increase the visibility of scientific projects and capacity-building activities, while encouraging non-member states in Central America and the Caribbean to join the IAI.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) has issued a notification regarding the election of its Executive Director. According to Article 86 of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) Regulations, Parties must nominate candidates 45 days prior to the election. The selection process and recommendations will be presented by the Chair of the Selection Committee during an extraordinary CoP meeting on April 18, 2023.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research is seeking nominations to replace three members of the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) and one member of the Science Advisory Committee (SAC) by June 2023. Nominations will be filled at the 31st meeting of the Conference of the Parties in Panama City. The institute emphasizes the need for international expertise in global change in the Americas, with a specific call for geographic, gender, and ethnic balance, noting underrepresentation of South America, the Caribbean, and the Tropical Andes. Desired expertise includes science diplomacy, economics, biodiversity governance, and informatics.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) is seeking nominations to replace four committee members whose mandates expire in June 2023. Three vacancies are for the Science and Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) and one for the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC). Nominations will be addressed at the 31st Conference of the Parties in Panama City from June 21-22, 2023. The IAI emphasizes the need for international recognition in global change science in the Americas, interdisciplinary experience, and a desire for better geographic, gender, and ethnic balance, specifically noting underrepresentation from South America, the Caribbean, and the Tropical Andes.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) is providing financial assistance for members of the Executive Council, the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC), the Science and Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC), and national representatives from low- and middle-income Parties to attend the CE-55 and CoP-31 meetings in Panama City from June 20 to 22, 2023. Financial support covers airfare, meals, lodging, and per diems, and is funded by resources external to the IAI's operating and program budgets. Eligible participants must register and contact the IAI by April 30, 2023, for financial support, and submit accreditation credentials by May 20, 2023.

The document details the regulatory framework and technical process for electing the Executive Director of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research. It specifies that the Director must be elected by a two-thirds majority of the Conference of the Parties for a three-year term, with a limit of one additional term. Eligibility requires that the Director not be a citizen or permanent resident of the Party hosting the Directorate. The election process involves nominations submitted 45 days prior to the vote, a recommendation from the Selection Committee, and a secret ballot conducted via the Zoom polling system to ensure anonymity.

The document details the regulatory framework and practical mechanisms for electing the Executive Director of the IAI, specifying that the candidate must be chosen by a two-thirds majority of the Conference of the Parties via a secret ballot conducted through Zoom's polling system.

The document is a directory of participants for the 'Taller Regional en Clima, Ambiente y Salud' (Regional Workshop on Climate, Environment, and Health) held in March 2023 in Neuquén, Argentina. It lists the institutional hosts and organizers, including the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), and the Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education (GCCHE). The text provides detailed professional profiles of the organizers, members of transdisciplinary teams from various American countries, and a list of speakers and experts specializing in climate science, public health, epidemiology, and environmental governance.

The report outlines the legal framework and procedural steps taken to recruit a new Executive Director for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), including the formation of a selection committee and the receipt of applications from North, Central, and South America.

The report outlines the legal framework and procedural steps taken to recruit a new Executive Director for the IAI, noting the composition of the Selection Committee and the regional origin of applicants.

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on February 16, 2023, to foster international cooperation and the exchange of scientific information. The agreement focuses on understanding the impact of global change on regional and continental environments in the Americas to support mitigation and adaptation efforts. The parties commit to annual meetings, reciprocal representation at events, and the exchange of publications, operating on a non-legally binding basis and generally without the exchange of funds.

The IAI Science Diplomacy Center (SDC) held its first advisory board meeting in November 2022 to establish a framework for strengthening the science-policy interface in the Americas. The board defined a vision focused on peaceful and sustainable regional development through transdisciplinary collaborations and set goals including the creation of a science diplomacy knowledge hub and regional training. Key recommendations include focusing on 'Climate Action' as a priority thematic area, leveraging the Science, Technology and Policy (STeP) Fellowship program to produce non-technical policy briefs, and developing a strategic communication plan to attract diverse funding from foundations and member Parties. The meeting also highlighted the need for contextualized training that includes scientists, diplomats, and journalists, and the establishment of a formal mentorship program to bridge the gap between early-career researchers and policy-makers.

The IAI Science Diplomacy Center (SDC) held its first advisory board meeting in November 2022 to define its mission, vision, and goals for enhancing science diplomacy in the Americas. The board identified 'Climate Action' as a primary initial focus area and recommended the development of a Strategic Communication Plan to provide decision-makers with digestible, non-technical scientific information. The SDC aims to operate as a knowledge hub and leverage the STeP Fellowship Program to build regional capacity, while exploring sustainable funding through grants, donations, or matching fund structures.

The IAI's Science Diplomacy Center (SDC) Advisory Board met in Uruguay in November 2022 to define the Center's strategic framework. The Center aims to facilitate regional collaboration on global change challenges, specifically prioritizing 'Climate Action' as a common ground for member states. Key recommendations include developing a Strategic Communication Plan to provide policymakers with jargon-free scientific reports and exploring sustainable funding through grants, donations, or matching fund structures. The Center will also seek synergies with the Science, Technology and Policy (STeP) fellowship program to build regional capacity in science diplomacy.

The manual outlines the travel, accommodation, and entry requirements for the IAI CoP-31 meeting held on June 21-22, 2023, in Panama City. It details the venue at Hotel Las Américas Golden Tower, transportation arrangements provided by the IAI and SENACYT, and current COVID-19 and visa regulations for entering Panama.

The manual outlines travel, accommodation, and entry requirements for the IAI CoP-31 meeting held on June 21-22, 2023, in Panama City. It details the venue at Hotel Las Americas Golden Tower Panama, transportation via Tocumen International Airport, and COVID-19 protocols, noting that masks remain mandatory in healthcare facilities, food handling, and public transport. It also specifies visa requirements for citizens of Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Venezuela, and provides emergency contact information and electrical standards for the Republic of Panama.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) has released the draft report of the 54th meeting of the Executive Council (EC-54) for review. While the Standing rules do not specify a deadline for comments, the IAI Directorate requests that representatives provide feedback preferably 90 days before the 31st meeting of the Conference of the Parties to allow for editing and translation.

The IAI provides financial support between $100,000 and $300,000 USD for research projects lasting up to 3 years, targeting teams from 14 specific Latin American and Caribbean countries. Funding is contingent on co-funding and alignment with IAI's strategic policies, including a mandatory equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) plan.