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Assessing Global Change

Our independent, integrative assessments aid decision-makers in confronting multiple, interwoven challenges.

Food, Water & Forestry
Threats to supplies, and strategies to meet demand
Infrastructure Resilience
Risk and resilience at urban, industrial and ecosystem levels
Air Quality & Health
Urban & regional air pollutants, human health impacts
Natural Ecosystems
The future of interlinked ecosystems in a changing world
Energy
Limitations/benefits of existing and new technologies
Earth System Science
Natural and anthropogenic changes to the planet over time
Climate Policy
Costs and benefits of mitigation and adaptation strategies
Regional Analysis
National and continental impacts of energy and climate policies

Research Tools

Our state-of-the-art models and analytical methods project global changes and potential risks under different policy scenarios.

Global Framework

Simulates the interplay between Earth and human systems

Earth System Component

Simulates physical, dynamical and chemical processes in the atmosphere, land, ocean and cryosphere

Human System Component

Simulates the evolution of economic, demographic, trade and technological processes

Risk Analysis

Analytical methods to quantify risk at global and regional scales

Joint Program News

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News Release
Scientists discover the source of new CFC emissions
Despite global phase-out, ozone-depleting chemical still in production in eastern China
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In The News
Farewell to the pale blue dot

Climate change is altering the color of our planet (International Shipping News)

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Around Campus
Finding value in nature and ensuring green growth

For the 17th annual Kendall Lecture, Gretchen Daily analyzes species and ecosystem services and leverages natural capital to build a green financial system (Video)

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In The News
How scientists unraveled the mystery behind the return of a banned greenhouse gas

The apparent spike in CFC-11 production in China underscores the importance of ongoing emissions monitoring—and the limits of our current system (Technology Review) 

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