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|Reference=Van Vuuren et al., 2015; | |||
|Description=<h2>Main focus of IMAGE over the 2015–2020 period</h2> | |Description=<h2>Main focus of IMAGE over the 2015–2020 period</h2> | ||
The IMAGE modelling framework forms an integrated assessment model (IAM) of global environmental change in interaction with human development. This means that the IMAGE framework is intended to provide an integrated view on trends that determine global environmental change (the [[drivers]]), the state of the global environment itself and the impact | The IMAGE modelling framework forms an integrated assessment model (IAM) of global environmental change in interaction with human development. This means that the IMAGE framework is intended to provide an integrated view on trends that determine global environmental change (the [[drivers]]), the state of the global environment itself and the impact | ||
of future changes for the earth and human systems. In this context, the objectives for the modelling framework can be described, in generic terms, as: | of future changes for the earth and human systems. In this context, the objectives for the modelling framework can be described, in generic terms, as: | ||
# to assess the maininteractions between the human system and the earth system on a global level and overlarge timescales; # to indicate the importance of various processes of change by showing the consequences; | # to assess the maininteractions between the human system and the earth system on a global level and overlarge timescales; | ||
# to indicate the importance of various processes of change by showing the consequences; | |||
# to explore various response strategies for global environmental problems and their implications; | # to explore various response strategies for global environmental problems and their implications; | ||
# to support policy-making processes and international assessments by providing relevant scenarios, with explicit attention for the extent and relevance of uncertainties along the chain. | # to support policy-making processes and international assessments by providing relevant scenarios, with explicit attention for the extent and relevance of uncertainties along the chain. | ||
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