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Our independent analyses of the complex interactions among co-evolving systems aid decision-makers in confronting multiple, interwoven challenges.

Earth Systems

Changes and risks to interconnected land, ocean, atmosphere and biosphere systems

Managed Resources

Changes and risks to managed agriculture, water, land and energy systems

Infrastructure & Investment

Physical and transition risk; adaptation and resilience to climate change and extreme events

Energy Transition

National and global projections of the future energy mix; prospects for different sectors and technologies

Policy Scenarios

Environmental and economic change under different climate, air pollution, and economic policies

Regional Analysis

Science and policy studies at subnational, national and multinational levels

Multi-Sector Dynamics

Potential tipping points and transition states of Earth and human systems

Research Tools

Our state-of-the-art models and analytical methods project global and regional 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 uncertainty at global and regional scales

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Learn about the Greenhouse Gamble

Upcoming Event

March 23, 2022 - March 24, 2022

Global Change Forum XLIV: Global Net Zero Emissions Goals

Attendance is by invitation only.

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Joint Program News

News Release

MIT collaborates with Biogen on three-year, $7 million initiative to address climate, health and equity

New work within the Joint Program to establish a state-of-the-art integrated model of climate and health aimed at identifying targets that deliver climate and health co-benefits

In The News

For companies to address climate change, an 'action plan' is needed

MIT Joint Program Deputy Director Sergey Paltsev discusses how businesses are assessing a move to climate-friendly operations (Yahoo Finance) [FULL INTERVIEW]