Framework overview

All components (models, modules) of the IMAGE framework are depicted in this schematic. Roughly they comprise the Driver, Pressure, State, Impact, Response (DPSIR) framework.

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Drivers component

(Population, economy, policies, technology, lifestyle and resources)

• Drivers

Pressure components (Human system)

Aggregated component

• Agriculture and land use
• Energy supply and demand

Components

• Agricultural economy
• Energy conversion
• Energy demand
• Energy supply
• Forest management
• Land-use allocation

Interaction components

Components

• Emissions
• Land cover and land use

State components (Earth system)

Aggregated component

• Carbon, vegetation, agriculture and water

Components

• Atmospheric composition and climate
• Carbon cycle and natural vegetation
• Crops and grass
• Nutrients
• Water

Impact components (Impacts)

Components

• Aquatic biodiversity
• Ecosystem services
• Flood risks
• Human development
• Land degradation
• Terrestrial biodiversity

Response components (Policy response)

Aggregated component

• Policy responses

Components

• Air pollution and energy policies
• Climate policy
• Land and biodiversity policies

Related overviews

• Computer models overview
• Extensive components overview