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This briefing, drafted by Brazil for the 26th meeting of the Conference of the Parties of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) in June 2018, proposes that the Brazilian Global Climate Change Research Network (Rede Clima) be invited to become an Associate of the IAI.

This briefing, prepared by the United States as Chair of the Implementation Committee for the Tripartite Structure of the IAI, evaluates the progress of a distributed governance model for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and recommends merging its directorates into a single entity based in Uruguay.

The IAI Executive Directorate is implementing Decision XXV/28 to improve science communication for its research projects. Key actions include a 2017 workshop in Cancún, Mexico, collaboration with the IPCC and IPBES to align research with policy frameworks, the creation of a peer-reviewed special issue and website summaries, and plans for a science communication workshop in the Americas in coordination with the UNFCCC.

The IAI Directorate report outlines updates to its internal IT security and network infrastructure, including a full network reconfiguration and the implementation of disaster recovery plans. It highlights critical deficiencies in the current Wordpress-based website and requests extraordinary funding (estimated at 30,000 USD) to migrate to a secure, database-driven content management system. The report also notes the IAI's commitment to international data exchange standards and its collaboration with the Belmont Forum and the World Data System.

A briefing from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Directorate regarding the implementation of Decision XXV/21, which mandated the creation of Member Country data-sheets to track contributions and benefits.

This report presents the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Strategic Plan for 2019–2044. The document outlines a 25-year roadmap designed to bridge the gap between science and policy, focusing on three primary themes: meeting the needs of member Parties regarding global environmental change, advancing science for sustainability in the Americas, and ensuring the long-term institutional sustainability of the IAI.

This report from the IAI Directorate, prepared for the twenty-seventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties in Brasilia, Brazil, details global outreach and cooperation activities conducted during the 2018-2019 intersessional period. It outlines partnerships with international bodies such as IPBES, UNOSSC, and the GCF to enhance the science-policy interface and facilitate the dissemination of scientific knowledge for national and international policy implementation.

This briefing document from the IAI Directorate, prepared for the twenty-seventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties in June 2019, outlines the framework and current status of financial contributions to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). It emphasizes the distinction between core budget funding and extra-budgetary contributions used for programmatic activities.

This briefing document, prepared by Dr. Reynaldo Victoria on behalf of the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), requests nominations for two vacancies on the SAC to be filled during the 27th Conference of the Parties in June 2019.

This report from the President of the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) provides an update on the committee's activities, membership status, and recommendations regarding ethical standards for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) ahead of the 27th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-27) in Brasilia.

This document consists of a report from the 27th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-27) to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Brasilia, Brazil, from 5 to 6 June 2019, and a subsequent administrative document from March 2020 requesting the formal approval of that report at CoP-28.

This document outlines the proposed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Strategic Plan (2019-2044). It defines a framework for measuring organizational performance, scientific impact, and growth through prospective and retrospective metrics to be reviewed every three to six years.

This document outlines the draft Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics designed to measure the success of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) 25-year Strategic Plan (2019–2044). It establishes a framework of leading and lagging metrics to assess organizational performance across themes such as fundraising, open data, capacity building, and science-policy integration in the Americas.

This briefing document from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) presents the updated IAI Employee Handbook and a new Whistleblower Policy for approval by the Conference of the Parties at its 29th meeting in June 2021. The document details the mechanisms for reporting irregularities, protections against retaliation, and comprehensive employment terms including recruitment, compensation, and travel policies.

This report summarizes the activities of the Science Diplomacy Center (SDC) Steering Committee during the 2022-2023 intersessional period. It details two primary meetings held in Uruguay and the United States to define the SDC's vision, mission, and goals, and to identify priority activities aimed at strengthening the science-policy interface across the Americas.

This briefing from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Directorate provides an overview of the financial status for the 2022-2023 fiscal year, detailing party contributions, budget performance, and administrative controls for the 31st meeting of the Conference of the Parties.

This briefing from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) presents the operating budget request for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and preliminary requests for 2024-2026. It details staffing changes, IT centralization in Uruguay, and a request for voluntary contribution increases from member countries to alleviate financial pressure caused by payment delays.

This document is a budget request prepared by the Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the 32nd meeting of the Conference of the Parties. It outlines the core budget requirements for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and preliminary requests for 2025-2027, detailing operational costs, staffing changes, and proposed country contributions.

This document is an auditors report for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), presenting financial statements for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2023, and June 30, 2022. It details the organization's assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses, alongside descriptions of its intergovernmental structure and various scientific research programs funded by member nations and international agencies.

This report details the activities of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Directorate from June 1, 2024, to April 2025. It focuses on implementing decisions from the 32nd Conference of the Parties (CoP-32), expanding institutional partnerships, advancing transdisciplinary research on climate, health, and oceans, and strengthening science diplomacy through the IAI Science Diplomacy Center and the STeP Fellowship program.