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* This website presents a complete and concise description of IMAGE 3.0, the Integrated Model to Assess the Global Environment version 3.0.
 
* This website presents a complete and concise description of IMAGE 3.0, the Integrated Model to Assess the Global Environment version 3.0.
 
* The website has been prepared for those working at the science-policy interface, a client, partner or user for assessments with IMAGE 3.0.
 
* The website has been prepared for those working at the science-policy interface, a client, partner or user for assessments with IMAGE 3.0.
* All model components are described in broad terms, focusing on functionalities, feedbacks, uncertainties, and policy applications. For more detail, reference is made to underlying scientific papers, listed as key publications.
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* All model components are described in broad terms, focusing on functionalities, feedbacks, uncertainties, and policy applications. For more detail, reference is made to underlying scientific papers, listed as '''key publications'''.
* [[IMAGE framework introduction]] and [[IMAGE framework summary]] provide an introduction to IMAGE 3.0, and the main model setup.
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* [[IMAGE framework introduction]] and [[IMAGE framework summary]] provide an introduction to IMAGE 3.0, and the main model set-up.
* All model components are described in Component pages. These can be accessed by clicking on the corresponding boxes in the Framework scheme presented at ([[Framework overview| Components overview]]). Components can be read separately. Clicking on the scheme icon top right, links back to the Components overview.
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* All model components are described on the '''Component''' pages. These can be accessed by clicking on the corresponding boxes in the Framework schematic presented under ([[Framework overview| Components overview]]). Components can be read separately. Clicking on the schematic's top right icon, links back to the Components overview.
* Each model component is described as follows: 1) Introduction and Input/Output Table, 2) Model description, 3) Policy issues, and 4) Data, uncertainties and limitations 5) All references. Figures include a model flowchart, baseline results, and results for one or several policy interventions.
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* Each model component is described as follows: 1) Introduction and Input/Output Table, 2) Model description, 3) Policy issues, 4) Data, uncertainties and limitations and 5) All references. Figures include a model flowchart, baseline results, and results for one or several policy interventions.
* The results illustrate the type of studies that can be carried out with IMAGE. They are based on recent IMAGE assessments (see [[Applications]]), and as far as possible taken from peer-reviewed literature or published PBL reports. Thus, the underlying baselines may vary throughout the book.
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* The results illustrate the type of studies that can be carried out with IMAGE. They are based on recent IMAGE assessments (see [[Applications]]), and where possible taken from peer-reviewed literature or PBL reports. Therefore, the underlying baselines may vary throughout the book.
*The  [[Download]] page contains the setup for the User Support Systemto view IMAGE scenario results.
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*The  [[Download]] page contains the setup for the User Support System to view IMAGE scenario results.
 
==Overviews==
 
==Overviews==
Further information can be found via overviews (menu option navigation) or by browsing the website (menu option browse wiki).
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Further information can be found via the links in the overviews (menu option navigation) or by browsing the website (menu option browse wiki).
  
 
==Contact==
 
==Contact==
For information or questions, please use the [[contact]] form.
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For more information, please use the [[contact]] form.
 
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