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The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) is an intergovernmental organization established in 1992 to improve the understanding of global environmental change in the Americas and provide scientific data to policymakers. With 19 member countries, the IAI focuses on a dynamic scientific agenda including climate variability and comparative ecosystem studies.

This report details the critical state of biodiversity in Latin America and the Caribbean, highlighting a 95% decline in wild vertebrate populations over 50 years. It identifies key drivers of degradation, including gold mining in the Amazon, lithium extraction in the Andes, and industrial agriculture in the Gran Chaco, often driven by global demand for commodities and 'green' energy transitions. The text advocates for a shift from extractivist models to regenerative, inclusive conservation that integrates indigenous knowledge and recognizes the intrinsic rights of nature.

The 'Conflict of Interest and Standards of Ethical Conduct' is an official policy document adopted by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Conference of the Parties (CoP) to maintain institutional integrity and public trust. It defines conflicts of interest arising from personal interests, outside affiliations, and favors, and establishes strict disqualification criteria for personnel and reviewers involved in funding and budget decisions.

This document consists of two appendices listing the membership and representation of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research. It details the signatory nations of the establishing agreement, their ratification status as of 1994, and the specific individuals serving as representatives, delegates, and staff for the IC.

This report from the Implementation Committee (IAI/IC) provides recommendations to the first meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) for the operationalization of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). It outlines the institute's history, its proposed distributed research network structure, a seven-theme science agenda, and the administrative and financial frameworks required to manage regional global change research in the Americas.

The First Addendum to the Scientific or Technological Cooperation Agreement between FAPESP and IAI extends the partnership's duration and expands the scope of collaboration to include equity, indigenous knowledge, and science diplomacy.

This guide outlines the formal procedures for the suspension and termination of projects funded by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), including the rules for appeals and the handling of scientific misconduct.

This fact sheet outlines the benefits, opportunities, and specific collaborations available to Uruguay as a member country of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the 2025-2026 period.

This case study describes how the University of Alberta's Centre for Earth Observation Sciences (CEOS) uses IBM InfoSphere Streams software and a network of sensors to monitor climate change impacts on boreal and tropical dry forests in Canada and Latin America in real time.

A 1995 policy statement by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research advocating for the free, open, and reciprocal sharing of global change data among its member Parties, while establishing guidelines for data preservation, cost-minimization, and the use of international standards.

This document outlines the data exchange policy of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), emphasizing the goal of full and open exchange of global change databases among its members.

This briefing document from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Directorate lists four seed projects utilizing transdisciplinary approaches to address socio-economic environmental themes through networks of scientists, policy makers, and decision makers.

A submission from Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay providing views on possible topics and considerations for the tenth meeting of the Research Dialogue to be held in conjunction with SBSTA-48 (30 April-10 May 2018).

This social media report details the 'Science for Action' campaign conducted by the SDG Media Zone and the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) during the 23rd Conference of the Parties (COP-23) in Bonn, Germany, from November 6th to 17th, 2017.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) is offering grants of up to US$ 200,000 for two-year transdisciplinary research projects in the Americas. The SGP-HW program focuses on the role of ecosystem services in adaptation to global change for human wellbeing, requiring collaboration between three or more IAI Parties and the integration of natural and social sciences. Proposals must be co-funded and aligned with international frameworks like the Paris Agreement and the UN SDGs.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) issued a call for pre-proposals for the Small Grants Program on the role of ecosystem services in global change adaptation for human well-being (SGP-HW). The program provides funding of up to US$ 200,000 for two-year transdisciplinary research projects involving three or more IAI member countries, focusing on connecting science with policy to enhance socio-ecological sustainability and human well-being in the Americas.

This report details the development, reach, and future certification plans for the 'Impacts of Climate Change and Global Change in Latin America' Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), created by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and Dr. Arturo Sanchez-Azofeifa.

This briefing outlines the plan for a CRN3 special issue in a peer-reviewed policy or development journal, focusing on solution-oriented position papers that translate scientific evidence into recommendations for action.

This logistical briefing provides travel, accommodation, and entry requirements for the 33rd Conference of the Parties (CoP-33) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), to be held in Asunción, Paraguay, in May 2025.

The document is a guide from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research that lists common challenges and opportunities associated with stakeholder collaboration and knowledge systems in project management.