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|Reference=Den Elzen et al., 2007; Den Elzen and van Vuuren, 2007; Van Vuuren et al., 2011a; Van Vuuren et al., 2012; European Commission, 2010; Den Elzen et al., 2012b; Den Elzen et al., 2011b; UNEP, 2012; Hof et al., 2013; Höhne et al., 2012; Roelfsema et al., 2013; Roelfsema et al., 2014; Den Elzen and Höhne, 2010; Den Elzen et al., 2012a; Hof et al., 2012; Mendoza Beltrán et al., 2011; Hof et al., 2011; Hof et al., 2008; Hof et al., 2010; Den Elzen et al., 2012c; Van Vliet et al., 2012; Admiraal et al., 2016; Van den Berg et al., 2015; Harmsen et al. (2016); UNEP (2016); Rogelj et al., 2016; Den Elzen et al., 2015a; Kuramochi et al., 2016; Hof et al., 2016;
|Reference=Den Elzen et al., 2007; Den Elzen and van Vuuren, 2007; Van Vliet et al., 2009; Van Vuuren et al., 2011; Van Vuuren et al., 2012; European Commission, 2010; Den Elzen et al., 2011a; Den Elzen et al., 2011b; Den Elzen et al., 2012a; UNEP, 2012; Hof et al., 2013; Höhne et al., 2012; Roelfsema et al., 2013a; Roelfsema et al., 2013b; Den Elzen and Höhne, 2010; Den Elzen et al., 2012c; Hof et al., 2012; Den Elzen et al., 2008; Den Elzen et al., 2011a; Mendoza Beltrán et al., 2011; Hof et al., 2009; Hof et al., 2011; Hof et al., 2008; Hof et al., 2009; Hof et al., 2010;  
|Description=[[FAIR model|FAIR]] can be used to analyse baseline developments, such as expected climate change damage. However, more often baseline developments are explored using the larger IMAGE framework, and the FAIR model receives this information as input for policy analysis.
|Description=The FAIR model can be used to look into certain baseline developments, such as the expected damage costs of climate change. However, more often baseline developments are explored using the larger IMAGE framework, whereas the FAIR model receives this information as input for policy analysis.
 
|Example=As part of the IMAGE framework, the FAIR model can evaluate a large number of policies, including:
As part of the IMAGE framework, FAIR can be used to evaluate a range of policies and strategies, including:
* Long-term mitigation strategies (emission reductions over time) (for instance, [[Den Elzen et al., 2007]]; [[Den Elzen and van Vuuren, 2007]]; [[Van Vliet et al., 2009]]; [[Van Vuuren et al., 2011]]; [[Van Vuuren et al., 2012]]);
 
* Evaluation of current reduction proposals by countries and policy options (next 10-20 years) (for instance, [[European Commission, 2010]]; [[Den Elzen et al., 2011a]]; [[Den Elzen et al., 2011b]];[[Den Elzen et al., 2012a]]; [[UNEP, 2012]]; [[Hof et al., 2013]]);
*Long-term mitigation strategies such as emission reductions over time ([[Den Elzen et al., 2007]]; [[Den Elzen and van Vuuren, 2007]]; [[Van Vliet et al., 2009]]; [[Van Vuuren et al., 2011b]]; [[Van Vuuren et al., 2012|2012]]);
* Evaluation of domestic climate and energy policies (next 10-20 years) (for instance, [[Höhne et al., 2012]]; [[Roelfsema et al., 2013a]];[[Roelfsema et al., 2013a]]).
 
* Evaluation of burden-sharing or effort-sharing regimes (for instance, [[Den Elzen and Höhne, 2010]]; [[Den Elzen et al., 2012b]]; [[Hof et al., 2012]])
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* Analysis of regional abatement costs and emission trading (for instance, [[Den Elzen et al., 2008]]; [[Den Elzen et al., 2011a]]; [[Mendoza Beltrán et al., 2011]]);
 
* Evaluation of proposals on financing climate policies (for instance [[Hof et al., 2009]]; [[Hof et al., 2011]]);
*Evaluation of current reduction proposals by countries and policy options until 2030 ([[Den Elzen et al., 2011a]]; [[Den Elzen et al., 2011b|2011b]]; [[Den Elzen et al., 2012b|2012b]]; [[Hof et al., 2013]]; [[UNEP (2016)]]; [[Den Elzen et al., 2016]]);
* Evaluation of trade-offs between mitigation costs, adaptation costs and the benefits of reduced climate damage (for instance, [[Hof et al., 2008]]; [[Hof et al., 2009]]; [[Hof et al., 2010]]).
 
*Evaluation of domestic climate and energy policies for the next 10 to 20 years ([[Höhne et al., 2012]]; [[Roelfsema et al., 2013]]; [[Roelfsema et al., 2014|2014]]; [[Den Elzen et al., 2015a]]; [[Kuramochi et al., 2016]]);
 
*Evaluation of burden sharing or effort sharing regimes ([[Den Elzen and Höhne, 2010]]; [[Den Elzen et al., 2012a]]; [[Hof et al., 2012]]; [[Hof et al., 2016]]);
 
*Analysis of regional abatement costs and emission trading ([[Den Elzen et al., 2008]]; [[Den Elzen et al., 2011a]]; [[Mendoza Beltrán et al., 2011]]);
 
*Evaluation of proposals for financing climate policies ([[Hof et al., 2009]]; [[Hof et al., 2011|2011]]);
 
* Evaluation of trade-offs between mitigation costs, adaptation costs and the benefits of reduced climate damage ([[Hof et al., 2008]]; [[Hof et al., 2009|2009]]; [[Hof et al., 2010|2010]]); [[Admiraal et al., 2016]]);
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* Assessment of the policy costs, emission profiles and climate effects resulting from the use of different climate metrics such as the {{abbrTemplate|GWP}} ([[Van den Berg et al., 2015]]; [[Harmsen et al. (2016)]]);
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The FAIR Policy Evaluation module has been used in determining emission reductions resulting from pledges made for 2020 ([[Den Elzen et al., 2012c]]). In 2011, Brazil presented a new, higher estimate for national business-as-usual ({{abbrTemplate|BAU}}) emissions, against which a 36 to 39% reduction pledge was made. The total pledge for all greenhouse gas emissions including emissions from deforestation was a reduction of 20 to 24% compared to the PBL/IIASA BAU emission projections. This reduction is substantially lower than pledged by Brazil from national {{abbrTemplate|BAU}} projections .
 
As shown in the figure below, all reductions result from reduced emissions from deforestation (REDD). The contributions from {{abbrTemplate|REDD}} projects (about 560 MtCO2) are expected to exceed or match the required total reduction in all greenhouse gas emissions of 470 and 570 Mt CO2eq for the 36% and 39% reduction pledge scenarios.
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The Global Pathfinder module FAIR-SiMCaP was used to determine what the pledges for 2020 and the {{abbrTemplate|INDC}} targets (mainly for 2030) imply for global emission pathways consistent with meeting the 2 °C target ([[Van Vliet et al., 2012]], [[UNEP (2016)]], [[Den Elzen et al., 2016]];). The main findings were as follows (see also the figure below):
* The global 2020 emission level resulting from implementation of the Copenhagen Accord pledges exceeds those of least-cost pathways that achieve a 2 °C target;
* Slightly postponing mitigation action compared to the least-cost scenario seems technically feasible but at higher cumulative discounted mitigation costs;
*Despite the reductions from the {{abbrTemplate|INDC}}s, the global and G20 emission level is still projected to be higher in 2030 than it was in 2010.
*The 2030 emissions are expected to reach 54 to 56 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent – far above the level of 42 needed to have a chance of limiting global warming to 2 degrees Celsius this century.
 
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* For an even longer delay (the current Copenhagen scenario), the FAIR-SiMCaP model cannot fully compensate the higher emission level in the short term;
* A delay in emission reductions limits the flexibility in the portfolio of emission reduction options. Such delayed scenarios rely more on the use of bioenergy with carbon capture and storage ({{abbrTemplate|BECCS}}), an option with uncertain prospects for large-scale implementation.
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