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A notification from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) announcing a change in the membership of its Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC).

This briefing from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Directorate presents the Core Budget and country contribution requests for the 2021-2022 fiscal year and preliminary requests for 2022-2024.

The IAI's operating budget for 2021-2022 is set at US$1.4 million, with preliminary requests increasing to US$1.6 million by 2023-2024. The organization faces financial pressure due to stagnant country contributions since 1992 and payment delays. Key administrative updates include a partnership with the Republic of Korea for research capacity and the centralization of IT services in Montevideo, Uruguay.

This report details the activities of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Directorate during the 2020-2021 intersessional period. It outlines progress in science, capacity building, and science-policy interfaces, specifically highlighting the adaptation of programs to the COVID-19 pandemic and the expansion of transdisciplinary research and strategic partnerships across the Americas.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Directorate's summary report for the 2020-2021 intersessional period details progress in scientific research, capacity building, and science-policy interfaces despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Key achievements include the launch of the Science, Technology and Policy (STeP) fellowship program, the establishment of new strategic partnerships with entities like the Wellcome Trust and Mitacs Canada, and the implementation of transdisciplinary projects on climate-driven infectious diseases in the Caribbean.

The IAI Directorate reports on the implementation of its Strategic Plan, noting COVID-19 related delays and proposing a shift in the plan's revision cycle to 2023-2024. The report introduces a comprehensive system of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), leading metrics, and lagging metrics to measure organizational success and research impact in the Americas through 2044.

This briefing document, prepared by the Chair of the Executive Council (EC), outlines the process for the annual performance evaluation of the Executive Director of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the 2020-2021 intersessional period.

This briefing document, prepared by the President of the Executive Council of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), outlines the process for the annual performance evaluation of the IAI Executive Director as required by the Agreement for the Creation of the IAI and Decision XXVIII/4.

This briefing, prepared by the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), presents a proposed Gender Policy for IAI scientific projects and activities. The policy aims to ensure gender equality in research and capacity building, recognizing that gender is a social construct and not binary. It establishes five primary objectives to promote regional leadership in gender equality, integrate gender dimensions into science, eliminate selection biases, create inclusive research environments, and develop gender-focused training.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) has developed a Gender Policy on IAI Projects and Activities to ensure gender equality and the mainstreaming of women and individuals with diverse gender identities across its scientific research, capacity building, and science-policy initiatives.

The Joint Report of the Science-Advisory Committee (SAC) and the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) outlines the activities, membership updates, and strategic contributions of these two bodies to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) leading up to the 28th meeting of the Conference of the Parties in June 2021.

This joint report from the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) and the Science and Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) details their collaborative activities, membership status, and contributions to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) leading up to the 29th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-29) in June 2021.

The document presents the revised Standing Rules of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), updated in 2021 to accommodate virtual meetings via videoconferencing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The IAI Standing Committee for Rules and Procedures has proposed revised Standing rules for the Conference of the Parties (CoP) to accommodate virtual meetings via videoconferencing, necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The report includes the full text of the proposed revised rules governing participants, voting, elections, and administrative procedures.

The IAI Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures updated the Conference of the Parties (CoP) Rules of Procedure to allow for virtual meetings via videoconferencing in response to COVID-19 travel restrictions. The document details the comprehensive rules for CoP operations, including annual meeting schedules, quorum requirements based on 'active' party status, voting thresholds (majority for general decisions, two-thirds for specific high-level actions), and the criteria for electing advisory committees to ensure geographic, gender, and disciplinary diversity.

A notification from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) inviting member Parties to nominate candidates for the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) to fill vacancies occurring in June 2021.

A letter from the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) requesting nominations from Parties to fill two vacancies in the SAC.

This report from the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) outlines the council's activities between sessions and presents recommendations for approval by the 29th Conference of the Parties (CoP-29) in June 2021. Key focus areas include financial approvals, the establishment of a grievance mechanism, and the adoption of a gender policy.

The Report of the IAI Executive Council, prepared for its fifty-first meeting on 22 June 2021, outlines the council's activities during the 2020-2021 intersessional period. The report focuses on the review of financial documents, the development of new institutional policies regarding whistleblowing and gender, and the performance evaluation of the Executive Director.

This briefing from the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), dated March 18, 2021, outlines the council's activities between sessions and its recommendations for the 29th Conference of the Parties (CoP-29). The document focuses on financial approvals, the implementation of a whistleblower mechanism, the development of a gender policy, and the performance evaluation of the Executive Director.