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The 40th Meeting of the IAI Executive Council in Lima, Peru, resulted in several governance decisions, including the creation of a Selection Commission for the Executive Director (comprising Argentina, Brazil, Canada, USA, and Peru) and a commission on member participation (comprising Argentina, Canada, Chile, and Paraguay). The Council also addressed the Host Country Agreement for Brazil, potential research lines for CRN 4 at CoP 24, and partnerships with Future Earth and the Group on Earth Observations (GEO).

The Action List from the Twenty-Third meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Lima, Peru, on June 24-25, 2015, details administrative decisions, elections, and strategic planning for the institute.

This document records the decisions made during the twenty-third meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Lima, Peru, on June 24-25, 2015.

The twenty-third meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Conference of the Parties, held on 24-25 June 2015 in Lima, Peru, resulted in the adoption of three resolutions regarding the organization's budget and programming for the 2015-2016 fiscal year.

The minutes of the Twenty-third IAI Conference of the Parties (CoP), held in Lima, Peru, on June 24-25, 2015, detail the administrative, financial, and strategic decisions of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research. The meeting focused on transitioning the IAI toward providing scientific information for decision-making, approving the 2015-2016 budget, and establishing frameworks for open science and science-policy diplomacy.

The 23rd Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research, held in Lima, Peru, on June 24-25, 2015, adopted three resolutions regarding the 2015-2016 fiscal year.

The document records the decisions and actions taken during the 39th Meeting of the IAI Executive Council (EC) held in Lima, Peru, on June 23, 2015. The EC approved financial reports and budget requests for 2015-2016, recommended candidates for the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) and Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC), and identified needs for improving the visibility of science project data and measuring scientific impact.

This document records the decisions and actions taken during the 39th Meeting of the Executive Council (CE) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on June 23, 2015, in Lima, Peru.

This document is a participant list for the 39th Executive Council Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research, held in Lima, Peru, on June 23, 2015. It lists representatives from various countries including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and the USA, as well as observers from Panama, Japan, Ecuador, and organizations such as UNESCO and the Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research.

The June 2015 report from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) evaluates the progress of interdisciplinary research programs in the Americas. The SAC emphasizes the success of combining natural and social sciences to create policy-relevant solutions but identifies a critical lack of regional data infrastructure to distribute these findings to decision-makers and the public.

The Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) provides a progress report to the Conference of the Parties (CoP) as of June 2015. The report emphasizes the IAI's unique interdisciplinary model combining social and natural sciences to create policy-relevant solutions, while highlighting a critical regional lack of data infrastructure and the need for better integration of social scientists from the start of research projects.

The Financial and Administrative Ad Hoc Committee (FAC) reviewed the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) core budget request for the 2015-2016 fiscal year and recommended its approval by the Executive Council and Council of the Parties.

This June 2015 report from the Ad Hoc Committee on Finance and Administration (FAC) evaluates the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) basic budget for 2015-2016. The FAC recommends the budget for approval by the Conference of the Parties, noting efforts to minimize operating costs and a proposal to keep country contributions stable in the short term. The report highlights significant financial instability caused by accumulated member debts, which totaled US$1.33 million by the end of the last quarter, though substantial payments from Venezuela and Argentina prevented further activity restrictions.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Quarterly Status Report, presented in June 2015, details the institute's financial health, core budget status, and administrative updates. The report highlights a critical financial environment caused by missing country contributions, particularly from Brazil and Mexico, while noting a transition of operations to Uruguay and the implementation of new management software.

This quarterly financial report from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), prepared for a June 2015 meeting in Lima, Peru, details the institute's operational budget, country contributions, and administrative status. It highlights a critical financial situation caused by significant unpaid contributions from member countries, particularly Brazil and Mexico, and outlines the transition of operations to Uruguay.

The minutes of the 40th Meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on June 26, 2015, in Lima, detail administrative decisions, the implementation of CoP-23 mandates, and strategic planning for scientific partnerships and leadership transitions.

The Terms of Reference for the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) establish a nine-member expert body tasked with bridging the gap between scientific research and policy-making. Established in June 2013, the SPAC advises the IAI on improving the policy relevance of its programs, defining strategic themes, and fostering dialogue between scientists and decision-makers, while maintaining a neutral stance that prohibits lobbying.

The document outlines the Terms of Reference for the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). Established by the 21st Conference of the Parties in June 2013, the SPAC is designed to advise the IAI's Executive Directorate and Conference of the Parties on enhancing the policy relevance of the Institute's scientific programs and facilitating dialogue between researchers and decision-makers.

This policy brief, prepared for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), outlines a proposed regional governance architecture for Future Earth. It defines the roles, eligibility criteria, and interactions between National Committees, Regional Committees, and Regional Centres to ensure that global research agendas incorporate regional priorities and stakeholder needs.

The IAI activities plan for July 2015 – June 2016 outlines institutional restructuring, research initiatives focused on ecosystem services and adaptation, and a series of capacity-building seminars and workshops across Latin America and the Caribbean.