Producing policy-relevant science by enhancing robustness and model integration for the assessment of global environmental change

Warren, R. F. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0122-1599, Edwards, N. R., Babonneau, F., Bacon, P. M., Dietrich, J. P., Ford, R. W., Garthwaite, P., Gerten, D., Goswami, S., Haurie, A., Hiscock, K. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4505-1496, Holden, P. B., Hyde, M. R., Joshi, S. R., Kanudia, A., Labriet, M., Leimbach, M., Oyebamiji, O.K., Osborn, T. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8425-6799, Pizzileo, B., Popp, A., Price, J., Riley, G., Schaphoff, S., Slavin, P., Vielle, M. and Wallace, C. (2019) Producing policy-relevant science by enhancing robustness and model integration for the assessment of global environmental change. Environmental Modelling & Software, 111. pp. 248-258. ISSN 1364-8152

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Abstract

We use the flexible model coupling technology known as the bespoke framework generator to link established existing modules representing dynamics in the global economy (GEMINI_E3), the energy system (TIAM-WORLD), the global and regional climate system (MAGICC6, PLASIM-ENTS and ClimGEN), the agricultural system, the hydrological system and ecosystems (LPJmL), together in a single integrated assessment modelling (IAM) framework, building on the pre-existing framework of the Community Integrated Assessment System. Next, we demonstrate the application of the framework to produce policy-relevant scientific information. We use it to show that when using carbon price mechanisms to induce a transition from a high-carbon to a low-carbon economy, prices can be minimised if policy action is taken early, if burden sharing regimes are used, and if agriculture is intensified. Some of the coupled models have been made available for use at a secure and user-friendly web portal.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	integrated assessment,integrated assessment modelling,climate change mitigation,carbon price,sdg 8 - decent work and economic growth,sdg 12 - responsible consumption and production,sdg 13 - climate action ,/dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/decent_work_and_economic_growth
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Social Sciences > School of Economics Faculty of Science > School of Environmental Sciences University of East Anglia Research Groups/Centres > Theme - ClimateUEA
UEA Research Groups:	University of East Anglia Schools > Faculty of Science > Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research Faculty of Science > Research Centres > Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research Faculty of Social Sciences > Research Centres > Water Security Research Centre Faculty of Science > Research Groups > Geosciences Faculty of Science > Research Groups > Climatic Research Unit Faculty of Science > Research Groups > Centre for Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences Faculty of Science > Research Groups > Environmental Social Sciences Faculty of Science > Research Groups > Environmental Biology Faculty of Science > Research Centres > Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Conservation
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Depositing User:	LivePure Connector
Date Deposited:	14 Jun 2018 15:30
Last Modified:	23 Oct 2024 00:57
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/67367
DOI:	10.1016/j.envsoft.2018.05.010

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