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The provided text is a metadata page from ResearchGate for a dissemination brochure titled 'Valoración y uso de los ecosistemas del oeste de Córdoba' (Value and use of the ecosystems of western Córdoba), published in March 2014. The text contains bibliographic information and author profiles but does not include the actual content, findings, or data from the brochure itself.

The document provides a comprehensive guide for designing interdisciplinary courses, based on a 2014 intensive program in Morelia, Mexico. It details the process from conceptualization and participant selection to curriculum design and field practice in the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve. The guide emphasizes the importance of diverse participant profiles, the use of situated learning through projects, and the necessity of a 'critical path' for logistical planning. Key outcomes included the creation of a Latin American network for social-ecological studies and a code of ethics for collaborative research.

The IAI activities plan for 2014-2015 focuses on institutional restructuring, the monitoring of CRN3 projects, and the leadership of the Latin American Future Earth Network. Key initiatives include a training event in Panama, the closure of a MacArthur Foundation project on Andean biodiversity, and participation in IPBES and UNFCCC processes, including planned events for the CoP in Lima.

The agreement between Uruguay and the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) defines the status of the IAI as an intergovernmental organization in Uruguay. It grants the IAI's Directorate of Finance and Integrated Operations headquarters inviolability, tax exemptions on official assets and salaries, and diplomatic privileges for its Executive Director and international staff. The document also designates the Ministry of Housing, Territorial Planning and Environment (MVOTMA) and the National Directorate of the Environment (DINAMA) as the primary national focal points for implementation.

The initiative focuses on the arid Americas, specifically addressing water scarcity driven by climate change and human demands. It emphasizes the strategic importance of groundwater and the need for shared methodologies to assess aquifer depletion and agricultural water use, which accounts for 70% to 90% of water consumption in the region.

The document is a participant list for the 21st Conference of the Parts, held June 12-13, 2013, in Montevideo, Uruguay. It details representatives from various countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and the USA, as well as observers and staff from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and the Ministry of Housing, Territorial Planning and Environment (MVOTMA/DINAMA).

The IAI Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) report details the selection of 10 international CRN3 teams and the ongoing effort to integrate social and natural sciences into regional research. It highlights a critical shortage of SAC members, with six vacancies opening in June 2013, and discusses the adoption of 'Future Earth' as a framework for global sustainability and the integration of the SAC with the new IAI Science Liaison Office in Brazil.

The document details the transition of the IAI to a tripartite structure with directorates in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay. It reports that the Science-Policy Liaison Directorate in Buenos Aires is operational, while the Integrated Operations and Finance Directorate in Montevideo awaits parliamentary ratification and the Science Development Directorate in Brazil is under review. Additionally, it notes a failed attempt at electronic voting for SAC vacancies due to lack of quorum and warns of a looming membership continuity crisis in the SAC. The report also mentions the IAI's participation in the ENSOCIO-LA project and the World Climate Research Program (WCRP) Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean.

The report details the transition of the IAI to a tripartite management scheme with offices in Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil. While agreements are in place and staff appointed in Argentina and Uruguay, the agreement with Brazil remains under study. Additionally, the report highlights a critical lack of continuity in the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) due to unfilled vacancies and expiring mandates, and notes the IAI's participation in the ENSOCIO-LA project and the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) for America and the Caribbean.

The document outlines the governance structure, meeting protocols, and decision-making processes of the IAI Executive Council. It details the composition of the Council, the roles of the Bureau, the scheduling of ordinary and extraordinary meetings, and the specific procedures for voting, agenda setting, and the creation of committees.

The Standing Rules of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research define the operational framework for the EC, which serves as the executive organ for the Conference of the Parties (CoP). The rules detail the election of up to nine members for two-year terms, the structure of the Bureau (Chair, two Vice-Chairs, and the Executive Director), and the requirement for two regular annual meetings held immediately before and after the CoP. It outlines the process for agenda setting, the establishment of ad hoc and standing committees—including a Financial and Administrative Committee and a Credentials Committee—and the voting procedures, where decisions are normally made by consensus or majority vote. Additionally, the document specifies the protocols for extraordinary meetings and the process for amending these rules via the Conference of the Parties.

The document outlines the operational framework for the IAI's Conference of the Parties, including membership, session management, voting protocols, and the election of leadership and scientific advisors.

The Standing Rules of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) define the governance, operational procedures, and administrative requirements for the IAI's primary decision-making body. The rules cover participant accreditation, the scheduling and hosting of annual and special conferences, the election of the Bureau and Executive Director, and the composition of the Scientific Advisory Committee. It specifies voting mechanisms, emphasizing consensus but allowing for majority and two-thirds votes for specific actions, and outlines the process for amending both the standing rules and the Agreement Establishing the IAI.

The IAI Work Plan for July 2013 to June 2014 focuses on institutional restructuring, including the implementation of a tripartite structure with offices in Montevideo, Buenos Aires, and São José dos Campos. Research priorities include the implementation of CRN3 projects to better integrate natural and human sciences, and the continuation of a MacArthur Foundation project on climate change impacts in the tropical Andes. Capacity-building efforts involve training events in Chile and Guatemala, the development of policy briefs on urban responses to climate change in Latin America, and a capacity development program for interdisciplinary research.

The document outlines the governance framework for the Executive Council of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research. It specifies that the Council consists of up to nine members elected for two-year terms to act as the executive organ for the Conference of the Parties. The rules define the scheduling of regular meetings (pre- and post-CoP), the formation of the Bureau and various committees, and the protocols for agenda setting, debate, and voting, emphasizing consensus as the primary method for decision-making.

The project uses proxy data from lagoon sediments, stalagmites, tree-rings, and corals to analyze past hurricane activity. Key findings indicate that higher hurricane activity correlates with warmer sea surface temperatures and specific climate patterns like the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation (AMO) and El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO). Research in Nicaragua and Belize suggests an anti-phase relationship in landfall activity between Central America and the eastern Caribbean/U.S. East coast, influenced by the inter-tropical convergence zone (ITCZ) and subtropical anticyclone. Additionally, the project identifies the Low-Level Jet (IALLJ) as a critical factor for sea surface temperatures and moisture advection. Demographic data highlights that approximately 19 million people in the conterminous U.S. live in vulnerable areas less than 1 km from the coastline.

The research project examines how certification mechanisms for ecosystem services affect the livelihoods, adaptive capacity, and environment of small coffee producers in Guatemala, Mexico, Honduras, and Costa Rica. The study aims to balance the potential costs and benefits of these certifications and analyze their influence on local microclimate regulation and plantation productivity in the context of climate change. Initial progress includes the development of research protocols, the installation of four weather stations in pest-critical areas, and the selection of a sample of certified and non-certified producers.

The SACC project investigates the exchange processes between the deep ocean and the continental shelf of eastern South America, specifically testing the hypothesis that the Subtropical Shelf Front (STSF) is a primary site for shelf water transfer. Initial findings indicate that the Patagonia shelf absorbs approximately 17 Tg C per year and that freshwater inputs from the Rio de la Plata and Patos Lagoon significantly influence ecosystem production in the Southwest Atlantic.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) reports that its Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) faces a critical lack of continuity due to unfilled vacancies from 2012 and the expiration of five final terms between June 2013 and 2014. This instability coincides with structural changes, including the office move to Montevideo and the opening of new offices in Buenos Aires and Brazil. To mitigate this, the IAI suggests that the 21st and 22nd Conferences of the Parties (CoP) consider exceptional measures, such as allowing members to serve beyond their final terms and limiting the number of renewals per cycle to ensure the directorate receives reliable, continuous advice.

The IAI Executive Council and Directorate are requesting that member countries adopt flexible membership rules for the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) to avoid a critical lack of continuity. Due to unfilled vacancies from 2012 and the expiration of multiple terms in 2013 and 2014, the SAC faces a near-complete turnover of its 10 members. This occurs alongside structural changes, including the relocation of the IAI office to Montevideo and the opening of new offices in Buenos Aires and Brazil. The IAI suggests holding deferred elections at CoP 21, requesting exceptional informal extensions for outgoing members, and limiting future turnover to 1-3 members at a time.