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This report describes a five-year interdisciplinary study, co-financed by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), on the environmental and public health impacts of the Peru-Brazil Inter-Oceanic Highway. The research highlights how the highway's construction has altered land use and rodent population dynamics, increasing the risk of zoonotic disease transmission to local human populations in Southeast Peru.

This report describes a five-year interdisciplinary study, co-funded by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), on the environmental and public health impacts of road construction in pristine rainforests, focusing primarily on the Brazil-Peru Interoceanic Highway.

This fact sheet describes research supported by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) on the ecosystem services provided by phytoplankton, specifically their role in oxygen production and carbon sequestration, and the efforts of the Antares Network to monitor these processes across Latin America.

This research paper describes the BEST-P initiative, a project supported by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) that examines the relationship between territorial arrangement plans and ecosystem services in three South American ecosystems. The project, involving 23 researchers from nine institutions across five countries, aims to integrate the concept of ecosystem services into land use planning to balance conservation with agricultural productivity.

This case study describes a project supported by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and led by Bioversity International to improve the response of Guatemala's Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food (MAGA) to droughts. Through two emergency simulations conducted in 2014 and 2015 in the Chiquimula department, the project evaluated the effectiveness of the Institutional Response Plan (PIR) and identified critical gaps in communication and data collection within the public sector.

This fact sheet describes a co-funded research project led by the Universidad de Buenos Aires and the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) aimed at providing usable climate services for the agriculture and water sectors in southeastern South America. The project focuses on the co-production of knowledge between scientists and stakeholders to create reliable, accessible, and timely climate data to inform decision-making and reduce losses from extreme events like floods and droughts.

This fact sheet describes the LUCIA project, which developed and validated an Agent-Based Model (MBA) to simulate malaria transmission in the western Amazon. The research demonstrates how land use changes—such as deforestation, mining, and urbanization—combined with climate dynamics, increase human vulnerability to infectious diseases transmitted by vectors like the Anopheles darlingi mosquito.

This document is a syllabus for a virtual course titled "Datos Satelitales para Monitorear el Cambio Ambiental Regional," designed by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research for Latin American scientists and researchers. The course provides theoretical and practical training in using satellite imagery and Google Earth Engine to monitor environmental changes, with a specific focus on tropical forests and environmental health in Latin America and the Caribbean.

This report discusses the disconnect between scientific research and political decision-making regarding biodiversity conservation in the Andean countries under the threat of climate change. It proposes the implementation of a knowledge management system based on indicators to translate complex scientific data into actionable information for policymakers.

This report by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research examines the challenges of managing scientific information on climate change and biodiversity conservation in the Andean region. It argues that a gap exists between scientific data and political decision-making, proposing the implementation of National Environmental Information Systems and the integration of traditional local knowledge to improve climate adaptation and sustainable development.

This report examines the necessity and challenges of interdisciplinary research to address climate change and biodiversity loss in the Tropical Andes. It argues that traditional, fragmented scientific approaches are insufficient for creating effective adaptation strategies and proposes a holistic model integrating natural sciences, social sciences, and traditional indigenous knowledge to support national policy decisions in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

This report by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research examines the application of the Ecosystem Approach (EA) and Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) to biodiversity conservation and climate change adaptation in Latin America, with a focus on the tropical Andes. It argues that current public policies are often sector-based and fragmented, and proposes that integrating the EA into territorial planning—specifically at the municipal level—can build systemic resilience and reduce vulnerability for both ecosystems and human populations.

This report by Ángela M. Suárez-Mayorga examines the availability, management, and utility of biodiversity information in the Andean countries. It argues that while significant biodiversity data exists and is managed through various national and regional systems, it is often inaccessible or insufficiently standardized to support critical environmental policy and climate change decision-making.

The document records the agreements reached during the General Assembly of the Ibero-American Program of Science and Technology for Development (CYTED), held in Chiclayo, Peru, on November 18 and 19, 2019. The assembly, attended by 14 signatory organizations, focused on administrative appointments, the approval of thematic networks and strategic projects for 2020-2023, and the election of the Secretary General.

This document records the decisions made during the fifth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Arlington, USA, on 4-5 June 1998. The meeting focused on administrative governance, budget approvals, the election of leadership, and the strategic direction of scientific research in the Americas.

This document is an action list from the Tenth Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Council, held on December 2-3, 1999, in Caracas, Venezuela. It details administrative approvals, funding decisions for scientific projects, and strategic planning for the institute's future development.

This briefing documents the actions and decisions made during the tenth meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held from December 2 to 3, 1999, in Caracas, Venezuela.

This briefing document records the action list and decisions made during the Eleventh Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Council (EC), held on July 25-26, 2000, in Merida, Mexico. The meeting focused on administrative approvals, budget requests, the appointment of scientific personnel, and strategic collaborations to increase the institute's visibility and operational stability.

This briefing document lists the actions and decisions taken during the Eleventh Meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held from July 25 to 26, 2000, in Mérida, Mexico.

This document is an action list from the twelfth meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Council (EC), held on December 4-5, 2000, in San Jose, Costa Rica. It outlines administrative decisions, budgetary requests, and planning for future meetings and evaluations.