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The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) provided a quarterly status report as of May 31, 2008, detailing its core and program budgets, member country contributions, and the progress of research networks and training institutes. The report highlights a reliance on four major contributors, the implementation of the Collaborative Research Network II (CRN-II), and new funding from the MacArthur Foundation and IDRC.

This briefing documents the action items and decisions made during the 25th Executive Council (CE) meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on November 28-29, 2007, in Arlington, Virginia.

This briefing outlines the Terms of Reference (TOR) for developing a strategic plan and priorities for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the following decade, focusing on governance, science-policy interfaces, and regional cooperation.

This briefing outlines the Terms of Reference (TORs) for developing a strategic plan and priorities for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the following decade. The document identifies key areas for institutional improvement, including governance, funding, communication, and the IAI's relationship with member countries and global organizations.

The Report of the IAI Directorate provides an update on the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research's science programs, international cooperations, country relations, and training initiatives as of November 2007. It details the transition from the CRN I program to CRN II, the administration of Small Grants for Human Dimensions, and various funding proposals submitted to the MacArthur Foundation and IDRC. The report also outlines efforts to resolve budget contribution arrears in Guatemala and Uruguay and plans for several training institutes focused on information management, climate risk, and urban responses to climate change.

The minutes of the Twenty-Fourth Meeting of the IAI Executive Council (EC), held in Manaus, Brazil, from June 12-15, 2007, detail the administrative, financial, and scientific progress of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research. Key discussions focused on the transition of research networks, the implementation of a new strategic planning process, and efforts to improve member country engagement and funding stability.

Minutes from the 24th meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Manaus, Brazil, from June 12-15, 2007. The meeting focused on scientific program updates, financial budgeting, strategic planning, and governance reforms.

The Financial and Administrative Committee (FAC) Report, published by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research on October 30, 2007, details the committee's activities and findings from a September 2007 meeting in Brazil. The report covers audit expectations, member country contributions, staff contracting issues, budget planning, and administrative system updates.

This report details the activities and findings of the Finance and Administration Committee (FAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) following a meeting in September 2007. The document covers audit expectations, member country contributions, personnel contracts, budget planning, and financial reporting to the US National Science Foundation (NSF).

This document records the decisions made during the Fourteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Manaus, Brazil, on 14-15 June 2007. The meeting focused on administrative governance, budget approvals, and the renewal of leadership contracts.

The document records the decisions made during the Fourteenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Manaus, Brazil, on June 14-15, 2007. The meeting focused on administrative governance, budget approvals, and the appointment of key personnel and committees.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) outlines its activities plan for the period of July 2007 to June 2008, focusing on program implementation, strategic planning, and international collaborations.

The Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) submitted a report on June 6, 2007, detailing proposed amendments to the Conference of the Parties (CoP) Rules of Procedure. These proposals aim to clarify party representation, refine the election process for the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC), and update administrative procedures regarding meeting actions and resolutions.

The Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures of the IAI reports on proposed regulatory changes to improve party representation, the selection process for the Scientific Advisory Committee, and the administrative handling of CoP meetings and resolutions.

The document is a report of the 24th Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC), held from December 6-8, 2006, in Cuernavaca, Mexico. The meeting focused on transitioning IAI science from individual projects to research programs, improving the societal relevance of Global Environmental Change (GEC) research, and strategic planning for the institution's future.

This report presents the findings of an external review conducted by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) on the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). The review evaluates the IAI's performance across its first 13 years, focusing on its scientific research, capacity building, funding, governance, and communication strategies.

The document is a list of participants for the 14th IAI Conference of the Parties (CoP) Meeting and a Science Symposium held in Manaus, Brazil, on June 14-15, 2007. It lists representatives from various countries including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, the United States, and Venezuela, as well as IAI directorate staff, external review committee members, and local staff from the Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia (INPA).

The report details the activities and findings of the Financial and Administrative Committee (FAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) following a meeting held from May 2-4, 2007, in Sao José dos Campos, Brazil. The committee reviewed the 2006/07 financial performance, the proposed 2007/08 budget, and the completion of the Procurement and Acquisitions Manual.

The IAI Directorate Report (May 2006 - May 2007) outlines the institute's efforts to integrate global change science with policy, particularly regarding land-use change and biofuels in the La Plata Basin and Central Brazil. It details various international collaborations (e.g., with IDRC, NCAR, and SCOPE), the implementation of Collaborative Research Networks (CRN I and II), and the results of the Training Institute Seed Grants (TISG) program, which supported 44 scientists across 19 countries. The report also highlights fundraising efforts, including a proposal to the MacArthur Foundation for assessing climate change impacts on biodiversity in the Andes.

The minutes of the Twenty-Third Meeting of the IAI Executive Council (EC), held on December 9-10, 2006, in Panama City, detail the strategic shift of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research toward interdisciplinary science and policy relevance. The meeting covered the closure of the CRN I program, the launch of CRN II, the creation of a Small Grant Program for Human Dimensions (SGP-HD), and efforts to broaden the IAI's institutional base through alliances with organizations like RIOCC and IICA. Financial discussions focused on member country contribution arrears and the appointment of a new Administrative and Financial Officer.