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The action list from the Fifteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on 19-20 June 2008, details administrative decisions, budget approvals, and governance updates.

The document records the decisions made during the fifteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on June 19-20, 2008. The meeting focused on administrative governance, budget approvals, and organizational regulations.

The minutes of the Fourteenth Meeting of the IAI Conference of the Parties (CoP), held June 14-15, 2007, in Manaus, Brazil, detail the institutional review, budgetary approvals, and strategic planning of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research. The meeting focused on improving the translation of scientific research into policy-relevant action, renewing the Director's contract, and approving new human dimensions research projects.

The document contains the minutes of the 14th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on June 14-15, 2007, in Manaus, Brazil. The meeting focused on institutional evaluation, financial approvals, the renewal of the Executive Director's contract, and the approval of scientific projects related to human dimensions of global change.

The document contains the minutes of the Twenty-Fifth Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Council (EC), held on November 28-29, 2007, in Arlington, VA, USA. The meeting focused on the IAI's financial status, the results of an external review by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), and the initiation of a new strategic planning process.

The minutes of the 25th Executive Council (EC) meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on November 28-29, 2007, in Arlington, VA, USA. The meeting focused on the IAI's financial status, the results of an external evaluation by the AAAS, and the establishment of terms of reference for a new long-term strategic plan.

The Action List from the 26th Meeting of the IAI Executive Council (EC), held on June 17, 2008, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, details administrative decisions, approvals of previous reports, and recommendations to be forwarded to the Conference of Parties (CoP). Key actions include the endorsement of a joint capacity-building program with SCOPE and UNESCO, the nomination of a committee for SAC member elections, and requests for improved communication and outreach in the Caribbean.

This document is a participant list for the 26th Executive Council (EC) Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), which took place in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on June 17-18, 2008.

This briefing document outlines the preliminary considerations and objectives for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Strategic Plan, as developed by the Strategic Planning Commission (CPE) in May 2008. It identifies the need for a new plan due to evolving scientific contexts and defines the goals for guiding the IAI's institutional agenda over the next 5-10 years.

This briefing outlines the preliminary considerations and framework developed by the Strategic Planning committee in May 2008 to guide the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) over the next 5-10 years.

The IAI Executive Council Bureau report details the resignations of the EC Chair and 1st Vice Chair, the activities of the 2nd Vice Chair in attending various committees and workshops, and the status of the Director's contract renewal. It also notes staffing concerns involving INPE and outlines the work of the Financial and Administrative, Strategic Planning, and Rules committees.

This document is a budget request from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the 2008/2009 fiscal year, including preliminary projections for 2009-2011. It details the funding required for the IAI Directorate's operations, scientific programs, capacity building, and administrative costs, while outlining the expected contributions from member countries.

The minutes of the Fifteenth Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Conference of the Parties (CoP), held June 19-20, 2008, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, detail the institute's operational progress, financial status, and strategic planning. The meeting focused on the science-policy dialogue, the development of a new strategic plan, and the approval of the FY 2008-2009 core budget and country contributions.

The document contains the minutes of the 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-XV) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on June 19-20, 2008. The meeting focused on national reports from member countries, the approval of the 2008-2009 annual program and operating budget, the development of a new strategic plan, and the election of members for the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) and the Executive Committee (CE).

This quarterly financial report for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), dated May 31, 2008, details the institute's operational budget, program expenditures, and administrative status. It highlights a heavy reliance on four major contributors, the implementation of the Collaborative Research Network II (CRN-II), and challenges regarding the Host Country Agreement with Brazil.

This report, authored by Louis B. Brown, President of the Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures, provides recommendations to amend the Rules of Procedure for the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). The primary focus is resolving quorum issues to ensure the CoP can function effectively, alongside proposals to streamline delegation credentials, extend invitation timelines, and increase participation from smaller member countries with limited resources.

The report details the findings and discussions of the Administration and Finance Committee (FAC) meeting held from May 5 to 7, 2008, in Toronto, Canada. The committee reviewed the proposed 2008/09 core budget, discussed the need to update the Host Country Agreement with Brazil to address tax exemptions and office space, and addressed operational issues including a cash theft and subcontracting challenges with INPE.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) proposes an interdisciplinary and intersectoral capacity building program designed to bridge the gap between scientists and government departments to improve environmental decision-making and adaptation to global change.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) proposes an interdisciplinary and intersectoral capacity-building program to improve environmental decision-making regarding global change. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between natural and social sciences, as well as between fragmented government departments, to ensure that scientific knowledge is integrated into policy and that science is developed with clear 'clients' in the political sector.

The document is a summary of the 27th meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC), held in Toronto, Canada, on May 7-8, 2008. The meeting focused on SAC governance, including the appointment of new leadership, the renewal of committee memberships, and the development of a science-policy proposal. It also detailed updates on IAI Directorate activities, strategic planning priorities, and communication improvements.