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This document outlines the IT hardware and network requirements for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) in the event of a relocation. It details existing equipment to be reused, necessary new purchases, and a comparison between academic and commercial internet connectivity options.

This document is a draft proposal for a Host Country Agreement between the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and a designated host country to regulate the establishment and operation of the IAI's headquarters.

This draft proposal outlines a restructuring of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Directorate into a distributed model. The plan aims to shift the IAI's support structure from a primary reliance on the US Government toward a more balanced participation from Southern countries by leveraging the capacities of three Mercosur nations: Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina.

This briefing paper outlines the operational principles of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) to guide decisions for the 20th Conference of the Parties. It emphasizes the need to expand the IAI's capacity for science synthesis and integration to better inform policy-making, while maintaining a non-hierarchical, flexible management structure to ensure adaptability and scientific creativity.

This briefing document outlines the operational principles of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) regarding scientific synthesis and decision-making. It emphasizes the need to expand the IAI's capacity to integrate scientific results for policy-making, while maintaining a non-hierarchical, flexible management structure to ensure adaptability and efficiency in interdisciplinary research.

This briefing from the Chair of the Ad Hoc Committee provides a factual assessment of two options for distributing science program management and science development functions within the IAI Directorate for decision at COP-20.

The minutes of the Twenty-first IAI Conference of the Parties (CoP), held in Montevideo, Uruguay, on June 12-13, 2013, detail the governance, financial, and scientific progress of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research. The meeting focused on implementing a tripartite governance structure across Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay, approving the 2013-2014 core budget, and expanding science-policy liaison activities to better integrate natural and social sciences for decision-making.

A letter from the Executive Director and the President of the Executive Council of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) to country representatives regarding the critical lack of continuity in the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) due to vacancies and expiring terms.

The report details the progress of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) in implementing a tripartite management structure across Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay. It outlines the specific roles and responsibilities of three new directorates—Integrated Operations and Finance, Scientific Development, and Science-Policy Liaison—and provides status updates on the legal agreements and office setups in each host country.

The document outlines the Terms of Reference for an ad hoc committee tasked with implementing the tripartite directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), as approved by the 20th Conference of Parties (CoP).

Terms of Reference for the Ad Hoc Commission responsible for implementing the tripartite headquarters of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) direction.

The report proposes the establishment and Terms of Reference for the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). The SPAC is intended to bridge the gap between scientific research and policy implementation through a nine-member committee of experts. The document details the committee's mandate, composition, and a proposed list of candidates, while incorporating feedback from policy-makers to ensure geographic and sectoral balance.

This report from the Executive Director of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) to the 22nd Conference of the Parties (CoP 22) outlines the proposed Terms of Reference and composition for the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC). The SPAC is designed to bridge the gap between the IAI's scientific network and policymakers to ensure research is applicable to decision-making regarding global change.

This Letter of Intent outlines the formation of a consortium between the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), the International Council for Science (ICSU-ROLAC), and the UNESCO regional office to support Future Earth activities in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC).

This statement outlines the intention to form a consortium between the International Council for Science's regional office for Latin America and the Caribbean (ICSU-ROLAC), the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), and the regional office of UNESCO to support the Future Earth (FE) initiative in the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) activity plan for July 2015 to June 2016 details institutional restructuring, research initiatives focused on ecosystem services and adaptation, and a series of capacity-building seminars across Latin America and the Caribbean.

This document presents the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) core budget request for the 2015/2016 fiscal year, along with preliminary estimates for 2016-2018. It details the funding required to maintain operations, monitor science programs, and manage the transition of the IAI Directorate.

The IAI Directorate Report for July 2014 - May 2015 details the institute's efforts to integrate science and policy, manage collaborative research networks, and expand capacity building across the Americas. Key activities include the 'Lima 2014 Declaration on Biodiversity and Climate Change', the establishment of the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC), and the management of the CRN3 and SGP-CRA research programs.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Directorate report for July 2014 - May 2015 details the institute's efforts to link science with policy, its management of cooperative research networks, and its capacity-building initiatives across the Americas. Key activities include the 'Lima 2014 Declaration on Biodiversity and Climate Change', the establishment of a Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC), and the implementation of the third Cooperative Research Network (CRN3) program, which shows a significant trend toward interdisciplinary research.

This report from the President of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details decisions made during the EC's 38th Meeting following recommendations from the 22nd Conference of the Parties (CoP) held in Mexico City. Key actions include the creation of a declaration on climate adaptation for COP-20, the development of the Science and Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC), and the adoption of Research Gate for scientific networking.