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The IAI Science Advisory Committee (SAC) has alerted the Executive Council and Conference of the Parties (CoP) to a critical membership shortage. With six vacancies opening in June 2013 and three more in 2014, the SAC faces a near-complete turnover of membership. The committee is seeking highly qualified scientists with expertise in natural sciences, social sciences, and public health to provide credibility and guidance for the Collaborative Research Network (CRN) programs over the next five years.

The project examines how land use decisions, such as choosing between pastures and agricultural crops, affect water table depth (WTD) and create interdependencies among neighboring farmers in the Argentine Pampas. Initial findings indicate that pastures lead to deeper groundwater levels compared to crops like soybean, wheat, and maize, and that farmers are generally willing to coordinate actions to manage groundwater as a common good.

The project seeks to extend the historical record of landfalling cyclones back to 1500, investigate lightning as a proxy for intensification, and utilize high-resolution ocean and atmospheric models (HWRF) to improve storm surge and track forecasts. Initial findings indicate that lightning distribution differs between westward-tracking cyclones and those that re-curve and make landfall, with the latter showing more lightning in outer bands. Preliminary HWRF simulations at 3-km resolution still exhibit significant errors in track, intensity, and landfall location.

The IAI science-policy liaison office's 2013-2015 workplan focuses on establishing a baseline of current policy standing, strengthening relationships with member countries and the Conference of the Parties (CoP), and positioning IAI research within international conventions and organizations. The strategy emphasizes a three-pronged approach: institutionalizing brokerage mechanisms, positioning global change as a relevant policy issue, and spurring collective action through use-oriented research.

The agreement between the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and the Oriental Republic of Uruguay defines the status of the IAI as an international intergovernmental organization within Uruguay. It outlines the establishment of the Directorate of Integrated Finance and Operations, granting the IAI legal personality, tax exemptions, and inviolability of its premises and archives. The document specifies diplomatic privileges and immunities for the Executive Director and staff, while designating 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 provided text is a list of academic references from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research. It catalogues research on tree-ring analysis (dendrochronology), glacier recession, and precipitation patterns in the Andes, the Canadian Rockies, and Mexico.

The IAI's 2012-2013 plan includes the launch of CRN3, co-financing agreements with the NSF's PIRE program, and a MacArthur Foundation project on biodiversity in the tropical Andes. Capacity building events are scheduled for Chile, the Dominican Republic, and Ecuador, alongside an editorial forum in Buenos Aires. Administratively, the institute plans to move to Montevideo to address operational instability.

The IAI Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) managed the review and selection of CRN3 proposals from June 2011 to June 2012. Out of 88 pre-proposals, 26 full proposals were reviewed, and 8 were selected for funding. These 8 projects involve 117 investigators from 75 institutions across 16 countries. The SAC emphasized the need for multi-country teams, capacity building, and the integration of human dimensions and social sciences into climate research.

The action list from the 34th Meeting of the IAI Executive Council, held on 29 June 2012 in Arlington, Virginia, details the election of the Bureau and decisions regarding voting procedures and rule amendments.

The 34th Meeting of the IAI Executive Council established its leadership for two years, approved previous action items and the current agenda, and initiated the development of electronic voting procedures and amendments to voting and accreditation rules.

This document is a list of participants for the 34th Executive Council Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research, which took place on June 29, 2012, in Arlington, Virginia, USA.

The IAI proposes transitioning to a tripartite governance model to enhance its ability to provide scientific information for public policy and increase public awareness of global change research. Under this structure, the Executive Directorate of Integrated Operations and Finance will be based in Montevideo, Uruguay; the Directorate of Scientific Development in São José dos Campos, Brazil; and the Directorate of Science-Policy Liaison in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The proposal aims to be budget-neutral regarding the IAI's operating budget, with host countries providing infrastructure and partial staffing. The transition was planned for completion by the end of 2012, with a proposed evaluation of the structure's success after one year.

The document is a participant list for the IAI 20th Conference of the Parties and associated Science-Policy Dialogue held on June 27-29, 2012, in Arlington, Virginia. It lists representatives from various governments, academic institutions, and international organizations.

The IAI Executive Council met on June 26, 2012, to address operational budgets, scientific research grants, and governance restructuring. Key outcomes include the recommendation of a tripartite headquarters model distributed across Uruguay, Brazil, and Argentina, and the approval of eight research projects under the third round of the Collaborative Research Network (CRN3) program. The Council also reviewed financial reports for the 2011-2012 fiscal year, noting a total of US$1.3 million in pending member contributions.

The IAI Work Plan 2012-2013 details the implementation of the CRN3 program, small grants, and a MacArthur Foundation project on biodiversity in the tropical Andes. Capacity building includes training on water resource management in Chile and science-policy interface colloquia in the Dominican Republic and Ecuador, alongside an editorial forum in Argentina. Administratively, the institute aims to resolve operational instabilities and relocate to Montevideo.

The IAI Executive Council is managing the transition to a tripartite hosting arrangement for its Directorate, involving Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay. While a distributed structure has been proposed—with the Directorate in Montevideo, science development in São José dos Campos, and science-policy liaison in Buenos Aires—the parties have not yet reached a consensus on the detailed integrated proposal. Additionally, the report notes the resignation of EC Chair Dr. Paul Filmer and the appointment of Dr. Carlos Ereño as acting chair.

The document details the efforts of the IAI Executive Council and an ad hoc commission to organize the hosting of the IAI Executive Directorate. Following interest from Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay, a tripartite proposal was developed to distribute functions across these three countries. However, the report notes that consensus was not reached among the parties, resulting in two different options to be resolved by the Conference of the Parties (CoP-20).

The report details the financial status of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research for the 2011/2012 fiscal year. While 99.5% of approved contributions for the year were received by April 30, 2012, the institute faces significant arrears totaling US$1.3 million, with Mexico and Venezuela cited as major debtors. Operational expenses through February 2012 were 11% below budget, though salary costs exceeded projections by 6.4%. Cash reserves cover 3.8 months of operations, increasing to 9.2 months if US committed funds are included. Administratively, the report notes instability regarding the contracting of four staff members via INPE.

The Standing Rules of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research define the operational framework for the EC as the executive organ of the Conference of the Parties. The rules detail the election of up to nine members for two-year terms, the scheduling of regular pre- and post-Conference of the Parties meetings, and the formation of the Bureau and various committees. It outlines specific procedures for agenda setting, voting by consensus or majority, and the management of special meetings and administrative budgets.

The IAI Core Budget request for fiscal year 2012-2013 is US$1,312,578, a slight decrease from the previous year. The budget supports the Directorate's operations, including the management of the Collaborative Research Network (CRN) and Small Grants Programs, and accounts for the relocation of the Directorate from Brazil to Uruguay in January 2013. Salaries and benefits constitute 72% of the core budget. The document also outlines member country contributions, with the United States providing the largest share at US$762,000.