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The IAI provides scholarships, fellowships, and workshops to build scientific capacity in the Americas, with a priority on Latin American researchers. Key initiatives include the IAI/UM Summer Institute on Interdisciplinary Science, a regional course on climate variability in Mesoamerica, and a partnership with Indiana University's ACT. The IAI is transitioning its Summer Institute model to a new call for proposals following a change in NSF funding and is exploring partnerships with the IACD, Inter-American Development Bank, and Brazil's CNPq.

The report details the institutional and programmatic status of the IAI between July 2000 and June 2001. It covers membership ratification, the progress of the Initial Science Program (ISP), the Collaborative Research Network (CRN), and the Program to Expand Scientific Capacity in the Americas (PESCA). The report highlights the success of the IAI/UM Summer Institute in fostering multidisciplinary collaboration and outlines new initiatives, including the IAI Science Grant Phase II and co-funded training activities.

The document outlines the conditions under which the IAI may suspend or terminate a grant, including material failure to comply with terms, mutual agreement, or scientific misconduct. It details the notification process, the right of beneficiaries to request informal dispute resolution through the Executive Council, and the specific protocols for investigating and penalizing scientific malpractice.

The document proposes a regional workshop on sustainability science to explore the intellectual foundations, research strategies, and institutional infrastructure needed for sustainable development. It builds on a previous global meeting in Sweden that concluded the current global development path is unsustainable and is undermining the Earth's life-support systems. The proposed workshop aims to integrate global processes with local ecological and social characteristics, resulting in a multi-lingual report and the creation of a regional network on sustainability science.

The document is a participants list for the XII IAI Executive Council Meeting, which took place in San José, Costa Rica, from December 4 to 5, 2000.

The report details the President of the Executive Council's activities from September to November 2000, including resolving tax compliance issues with the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service, attending a FAWG meeting and staff interviews in São José dos Campos, participating in a funding agencies meeting in Zurich, and attending a FRWG teleconference.

The IAI Executive Council approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes, and initiated steps to establish a collaboration agreement with the Inter-American Development Bank. The Council also approved participation in upcoming environmental and Americas summits in Quebec and Montreal, directed the preparation of a project termination procedure for the 2001 Conference of the Parties, and called for increased member country engagement and the payment of voluntary budget contributions.

The seventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) in Merida, Mexico, resulted in eight resolutions focused on the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). These include the ratification of financial provisions, the approval of ethical conduct standards, the authorization of funding opportunities, and the establishment of a review committee for a 2002 external evaluation. Additionally, the CoP approved voluntary contributions for fiscal years 2000-2003, the 2000/2001 annual program, and the nomination of CATHALAC and CIESIN as associated institutions.

The document is a participant list for the VI IAI Conference of the Parties Meeting held in July 2000 in Mexico. It identifies representatives from various national governments, international organizations, and the IAI staff.

The Conference of the Parties (CoP) adopted eight resolutions during its seventh meeting in July 2000. These include the approval of ethical conduct standards, the establishment of a review committee for a 2002 external evaluation, and the approval of voluntary contribution levels for fiscal years 2000-2003. The CoP also approved the nomination of CATHALAC and CIESIN as Associate Institutions of the IAI and authorized the Executive Council to announce the availability of new resources based on Scientific Advisory Board recommendations.

The IAI policy defines conflicts of interest as divided loyalties arising from personal interests, outside affiliations, or favors. It mandates that all personnel, including Directorate staff, the Executive Council (EC), and the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC), disclose potential conflicts. The policy outlines specific disqualifying criteria for proposal reviewers—such as current employment at an applicant institution or collaboration with investigators within the last 36 months—and prohibits Directorate staff from being applicants. It also imposes a one-year disqualification period for staff participating in programs after their service ends.

This document is a participant list for the Tenth Meeting of the IAI Executive Council (EC), which took place in Caracas, Venezuela, on December 02-03, 1999.

The report details the IAI's institutional progress, including new agreements with Argentina and Venezuela, the hiring of a CRN Manager, and the status of the Initial Science Program (ISP). It highlights capacity-building through the IAI/UM Summer Institute and various international workshops on climate variability and agriculture. Finally, it presents a financial breakdown of voluntary contributions from member countries, noting significant outstanding balances from several nations.

The document is a participant list for the Sixth Meeting of the IAI Conference of the Parties (CoP) in Ottawa, Canada. It details representatives from member countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Uruguay, and the USA, as well as observers from Bolivia, Guyana, Honduras, Nicaragua, and various international organizations such as the WMO, OAS, and CARICOM. It also lists IAI staff and Canadian support personnel.

The IAI Executive Council resolutions from June 1999 detail financial commitments for scientific capacity and climate variability research, the establishment of working groups for fund raising and training, and administrative updates to the IAI Directorate's structure and governance policies.

The document is a participant list for the Ninth Meeting of the IAI Executive Council in Ottawa, Canada. It identifies representatives from member countries including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Cuba, Mexico, Uruguay, the USA, and Venezuela, as well as observers from Colombia and the Asia-Pacific Network (APN). The list includes contact details for officials from various national science and environment agencies, such as the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Environment Canada, as well as IAI staff.

The sixth meeting of the IAI Conference of the Parties in June 1999 focused on administrative governance, financial sustainability, and organizational amendments. Key outcomes included the modification of Article XIII of the IAI Agreement to standardize voluntary contribution minimums at US$ 5,000, the authorization for the Directorate to accept external donations, and the approval of the 1999/2000 Core Budget Request. The meeting also addressed the feasibility of an El Niño Centre in Ecuador and the need for timely payment of member contributions.

The sixth meeting of the IAI Conference of the Parties (CoP) focused on administrative governance, financial restructuring, and the approval of operational plans. Key outcomes included an amendment to the IAI Creation Agreement to modify the structure of voluntary contributions for operating expenses, the authorization for the Executive Directorate to manage donations from external scientific and technical organizations, and the approval of the 1999/2000 basic budget. The CoP also reviewed a feasibility study by the World Meteorological Organization for an El Niño center in Ecuador and designated Mexico as the host for the seventh CoP meeting in 2000.

The Sixth Meeting of the IAI Conference of the Parties approved seven resolutions concerning financial administration, budget approval, and an amendment to the Institute's founding agreement regarding voluntary contributions.

The IAI Communications Task Force met in Miami in April 1999 to review communication activities from June 1997 to April 1999. The group concluded that initial mandates were met, including the improvement of the Newsletter, the creation of an independent homepage, and the publication of annual reports and brochures. To sustain progress, the Task Force recommended extending its mandate for one year, appointing a Communications Officer, and developing a long-term communication strategy. Specific operational goals include reducing annual report costs by exploring publication in Brazil, USA, or Canada, and enhancing the digital presence of the IAI through better homepage integration and reader surveys for the Newsletter.