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The Oceans, Islands and Coastal Regions Committee of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) issued a statement during its 33rd Conference of the Parties in Asunción, Paraguay, in May 2025. The document outlines the IAI's commitment to developing a regional transdisciplinary research and training program aligned with the UN Ocean Decade, promoting the 'One Blue Health' approach, and advocating for innovative financing mechanisms for ocean science in Latin America and the Caribbean.

The Steering Committee on Oceans, Islands, and Coastal Zones of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) issued a statement during its 33rd Meeting in Asunción, Paraguay, outlining its commitment to regional ocean research, governance, and capacity building in the Americas.

A statement issued by the Parties and Associates of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) during its 33rd Conference of the Parties in Asunción, Paraguay, in May 2025. The document outlines commitments to enhance water security, biodiversity, and climate resilience in the Americas through transdisciplinary science, regional cooperation, and improved early warning systems.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) has updated its Open Access Policy for Data and Publications (approved May 2025) to strengthen its commitment to FAIR and CARE principles and expand open access requirements to include both research data and publications generated by IAI-funded projects.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research has appointed five members to its new Indigenous Peoples Advisory Committee (IPAC) following a call for applications between February and March 2025. The selected members represent Canada, Colombia, Guatemala, Ecuador, and Peru, and were chosen for their expertise in bridging Indigenous and Western knowledge systems to address global environmental change.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) has published the official documents and virtual registration links for the 33rd Conference of the Parties (CoP-33) and the 59th Executive Council meeting (CE-59) to be held in Asunción, Paraguay, in accordance with the requirement to provide such materials 30 days before the event.

This briefing document details the progress made by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) in implementing its Gender, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI) Policy and the formal establishment of the Indigenous Peoples Advisory Committee (IPAC).

This briefing document from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details the progress of its Gender, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (GEDI) policy and the establishment of the Indigenous Peoples Advisory Committee (IPAC). It outlines the selection process for IPAC members and proposes the future creation of a Local Communities Advisory Committee.

This report details the activities of the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) from June 1, 2024, to April 28, 2025. It focuses on implementing decisions from the 32nd Conference of the Parties (CoP-32), expanding institutional partnerships, advancing transdisciplinary research on climate, health, and oceans, and strengthening science diplomacy through the STeP fellowship program and the Center for Science Diplomacy.

The IAI's Open Science and Data Working Group has updated its Open Data Policies and Principles for 2025-2030, integrating FAIR and CARE principles to ensure research data and publications are findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable, while respecting indigenous data governance. Key achievements include a 600% increase in the open data catalog between 2020 and 2025 and the training of twelve research teams. The policy mandates the use of Data Management Plans and the deposition of data in repositories like Harvard Dataverse or GBIF.

This joint report from the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) and the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details the committees' activities, membership updates, and recommendations ahead of the 33rd Conference of the Parties (CoP-33) in Asunción, Paraguay.

This joint report from the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) and the Science and Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details the committees' activities, membership updates, and strategic recommendations ahead of the 33rd Conference of the Parties (CoP-33) in Asunción, Paraguay.

This briefing document, prepared by the IAI Directorate for the 33rd meeting of the Conference of the Parties, outlines recommendations from the Advisory Board of the IAI Science Diplomacy Center (SDC). The recommendations focus on expanding capacity building, redesigning fellowship programs, addressing emerging issues like artificial intelligence, and launching a digital Knowledge Hub to integrate science, policy, and diplomacy across the Americas.

This briefing document presents recommendations from the Advisory Board of the IAI's Science Diplomacy Center (SDC) to be discussed at the 33rd meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) in Asunción, Paraguay. It outlines strategic goals across four pillars: capacity building, the STeP fellowship program, emerging themes, and a knowledge center, while emphasizing the need for inclusive, multi-sectoral partnerships to advance science diplomacy in the Americas.

A briefing from the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) proposing an updated, simplified procedure for granting permanent observer status to states and organizations.

This report provides an update on the establishment of the permanent headquarters for the Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) in Panama.

This briefing document provides an update on the establishment of the new headquarters for the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), detailing current operations in Panama and the status of the formal Headquarters Agreement.

This briefing from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) outlines the nomination and renewal process for members of the Science Advisory Committee (SAC) and the Science Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) ahead of the 33rd meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-33) in May 2025.

This document consists of two statements dated March 28, 2025, regarding the renewal and nomination of members for the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) and the Science and Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). Both committees recommend the renewal of specific current members and provide guidelines for the nomination of new candidates to be elected during the 33rd Conference of the Parties (CoP-33) in Asunción, Paraguay, on May 29-30, 2025.

This document is a report on the 32nd meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-32) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held via videoconference on May 22-23, 2024. It details the meeting's proceedings, including the adoption of 24 decisions, financial reports, the transition of the Executive Directorate's headquarters from Uruguay to Panama, and the expansion of the IAI's scientific and associate network.