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This briefing from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) outlines the process for establishing an ad hoc commission to recommend candidates for vacancies on the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC).

This briefing describes the formation of an ad hoc commission to recommend candidates for the Science and Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research. The commission was scheduled to evaluate candidates' CVs and report its recommendations to the 26th Conference of the Parties by June 21, 2018, based on criteria including science-policy experience, knowledge of global change, and familiarity with the Americas.

This briefing, prepared by the United States for the twenty-sixth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), recommends that Future Earth be invited to become an Associate of the Institute under Article XI of the Agreement Establishing the IAI.

The United States of America recommends that the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) invite the international NGO Future Earth to become an Associate under Article XI of its Agreement. The briefing highlights Future Earth's global research network, its existing Memorandum of Understanding with the IAI signed in 2017, and their joint work through the Belmont Forum and various policy processes to advance sustainability and transdisciplinary research in the Americas.

This document presents the proposed core budget for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the 2018-2019 fiscal year and a preliminary request for 2019-2021. It details shifts in staffing, the adoption of United Nations salary scales, and the financial strain caused by stagnant country contributions and late payments.

This document presents the proposed operating budget for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the 2018-2019 fiscal year and a preliminary request for 2019-2021. It details adjustments to staff salary scales, organizational restructuring to reduce costs, and the financial challenges resulting from stagnant country contributions since 1992.

A notification from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) confirming that scheduled meetings in Guatemala, including the 26th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-26), will proceed as planned following a volcanic eruption on 3 June 2018.

The 2018 Auditors Report for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) confirms that the organization's financial statements for the year ending June 30, 2017, are presented fairly in accordance with US generally accepted accounting principles. The report details the IAI's assets, liabilities, and the funding of various research programs, including the Collaborative Research Network (CRN) and various Training Institutes funded largely by the US National Science Foundation (NSF).

The Report of the Financial and Administrative Committee (FAC), prepared by the United States as Chair, reviews the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) 2018-2019 core budget request and administrative matters for the Conference of the Parties.

The Financial and Administrative Committee (FAC) of the IAI recommends approval of the 2018-2019 operating budget with expenditures of approximately $1.4 million. The report notes an unqualified audit opinion for the 2016-17 fiscal year and discusses the potential, though budget-constrained, adoption of the UN salary scale.

The Report of the Financial and Administrative Committee (FAC), prepared by the United States as Chair, provides a review of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) 2018-2019 Core Budget request and administrative matters for the Executive Council's consideration.

The Financial and Administrative Committee (FAC), chaired by the United States, submitted a report to the Executive Council of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) on June 2, 2018. The document evaluates the 2018-2019 Operating Budget, reviews audit results, and proposes a renewal of the FAC's statutes.

This report from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) presents the financial status for FY 2017-2018, the 2018 auditors' report, and the proposed core budget and country contributions for FY 2018-2019 and a preliminary request for 2019-2021.

This briefing document from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) presents the financial review for fiscal year (FY) 2017-2018, the 2018 auditors' report, and the proposed operating budget and country contributions for FY 2018-2019, including preliminary requests for 2019-2021.

This briefing document, prepared by the United States of America as President of the Executive Council, outlines the process for electing members to the Executive Council of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the 2018-2020 term. It includes the formal recommendation for the 26th Conference of the Parties (CoP) to elect nine members and provides the full Rules of Procedure for the Executive Council.

This report from the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), prepared by the United States as President, outlines the EC's activities and oversight of decisions made during the 25th Conference of the Parties (CoP-25) in Bogotá. Key focus areas include the development of open data policies, improving access to official documents, establishing long-term communication and financing strategies, and the election of new EC members for the term starting June 2018.

This report, prepared by the United States of America as Chair of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), outlines the activities of the EC during the intersessional period leading up to its 45th meeting in June 2018. It details the EC's oversight of various decisions from the 25th Conference of the Parties (CoP-25), including efforts to improve data transparency, document accessibility, communication strategies, and long-term funding sustainability.

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This logistical briefing provides administrative and travel details for the 26th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP-26) and the meetings of the Executive Council to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research, held from 19 to 22 June 2018 in La Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala.

The document is a list of participants for the 26th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research, held in Antigua, Guatemala, on June 20-21, 2018. It details the delegates from various member countries, observers, and representatives from associated research institutions and networks.