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This report synthesizes the results of a scoping workshop held in August 2021 by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), the U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP), and the Belmont Forum. The workshop gathered over 150 researchers and government officials from 35 countries to identify research, capacity building, and partnership priorities at the nexus of climate, environment, and health (CEH) in Latin America and the Caribbean to inform the CEH2 Collaborative Research Action (CRA) call.

The IAI Gender & EDI Policy, adopted in 2022, provides a framework to integrate equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) into the scientific research, funding, and operational activities of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research.

The 2022 IAI Policy on Gender and EDI outlines a framework to integrate equity, diversity, and inclusion into scientific research and institutional operations. Key goals include reducing bias in project selection, improving hiring practices, and increasing the visibility of equity-seeking groups in global environmental change research. Proposed actions include creating an Advisory Committee for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities, implementing flexible work policies, and adopting inclusive research design methods such as Gender-Based Analysis plus (GBA+).

This report documents the 52nd meeting of the Executive Council (EC-52) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held via videoconference on November 18, 2021. The meeting focused on implementing decisions from the 29th Conference of the Parties (CoP-29), reviewing the operational budget, and updating the Council on scientific projects and capacity-building initiatives across the Americas.

The report details the 52nd meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Council, held via videoconference on 18 November 2021. The meeting focused on implementing decisions from the 29th Conference of the Parties (CoP-29), reviewing the core budget and endowment fund, and updating the Council on science and capacity-building initiatives, including a new drought information system for southern South America.

A notification from the Executive Director of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) announcing that the preliminary report for the 52nd Meeting of the Executive Council (CE-52) is available for review and comments.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) is inviting parties to co-design an initiative to improve climate risk assessment and capacity building for adaptation and mitigation in Latin America and the Caribbean. Supported by the USGCRP and AmeriGEO, the initiative aims to foster regional partnerships, provide peer-to-peer training in climate modeling and risk assessment, and synthesize data for national strategies. Seed grants may be available for participants.

This document is a participant list for the 52nd Meeting of the Executive Council to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research, held on 18 November 2021. It lists representatives from member countries (including Canada, Chile, the US, and Panama), observer parties (Argentina, Colombia, and Peru), and various advisory and observer organizations.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) announces that its Executive Director was elected as co-chair of the Belmont Forum on October 26, 2021, alongside Maria Uhle of the National Science Foundation.

This briefing from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) provides a three-month financial review for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, comparing actual expenditures against the budget approved at the 29th Conference of the Parties and detailing the status of country contributions as of September 30, 2021.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Directorate's mid-term report for the 2021-2022 intersessional period details progress in science, capacity building, and communication. Key achievements include the expansion of the Science, Technology and Policy (STeP) fellowship program, the launch of the IAI Transdisciplinary (TD) Academy, and the securing of approximately 1.3 million Euros for a drought information project in the La Plata basin. The Directorate also reports contributions to the IPCC 6th Assessment Report and the development of climate-health tools in the Caribbean.

The IAI report on the CoP-29 satisfaction survey finds that virtual meetings increased participation (14 Parties) compared to previous physical meetings in Brasilia, Antigua, and Bogotá. While participants were generally satisfied with the organization and documentation, the IAI identified a need for better introductory materials for new members and more frequent communication via newsletters and Zoom updates. The report highlights a trade-off between increased accessibility and the loss of informal networking opportunities.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) has released draft reports for the 29th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-29) and the 51st meeting of the Executive Council (EC-51) for review and comment.

A notification from the Executive Director of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) announcing the availability of preliminary reports from the 29th Conference of the Parties (CoP-29) and the 51st Executive Council (CE-51) for review and comment.

The 51st meeting of the IAI Executive Council, held on June 22, 2021, resulted in the approval of a Gender Policy (to be expanded to include equity, diversity, and inclusion) and a new initiative for national climate assessment capacity building in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Council also approved the IAI's financial reports, the 2021-2022 budget, and a new Whistleblower Policy, while recommending these for final approval by the Conference of the Parties (CoP-29).

The document is a participant list for the 29th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research, held via videoconference on June 22-23, 2021. It identifies representatives from various member countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, and the United States, as well as members of advisory committees and observers from organizations such as AAAS, CIESIN, NOAA, and SARAS.

The document outlines the Rules of Procedure for the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), detailing the governance, operational protocols, and election processes for its leadership and advisory committees.

The 29th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) approved institutional rules, the 2021-2022 operating budget, and a preliminary budget for 2022-2024. Key scientific and social decisions include the adoption of a revised Scientific Agenda, the approval of a Gender Policy, and the establishment of a working group for a National Climate Assessment initiative focused on training and capacity development in Latin America and the Caribbean.

The document records the decisions made during the 29th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held via video conferencing on 22-23 June 2021. The meeting focused on approving governance rules, financial budgets, institutional policies, and scientific strategic frameworks.

The document outlines the Rules of Procedure for the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). It defines the EC's role as the executive body acting on behalf of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) when the latter is not in session, detailing its composition, meeting schedules, voting mechanisms, and administrative governance.