IMAGE and MESSAGE Scenarios Limiting GHG Concentration to Low Levels

Rao, S., Riahi, K. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7193-3498, Stehfest, E., van Vuuren, D.P., Cho, C., Elzen, M.G.J. den, Isaac, M., & van Vliet, J. (2008). IMAGE and MESSAGE Scenarios Limiting GHG Concentration to Low Levels. IIASA Interim Report. IIASA, Laxenburg, Austria: IR-08-020

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Abstract

This report discusses the attainability of low greenhouse gas concentrations levels based on an analysis using two integrated assessment models (MESSAGE and IMAGE). Model runs were preformed which explored the feasibility of reaching radiative forcing levels in 2100 between 2.6 to 2.9 W/m2 above pre-industrial levels. Such low targets are necessary to limit global mean temperature increase to below 2oC compared to pre-industrial levels with high probability. The analysis examines the attainability of low targets systematically with respect to key uncertainties, including alternative baseline development pathways, availability of different technologies, emissions of bio-energy, and impacts of forestry and land use assumptions. A number of sensitivity tests were carried out to test the robustness of achieving low GHG concentration targets. The results from the two models are discussed in detail comprising energy profiles and emission pathways consistent with such low stabilization targets.

Item Type: Monograph (IIASA Interim Report)
Research Programs: Energy (ENE)
Transitions to New Technologies (TNT)
Greenhouse Gas Initiative (GGI)
Depositing User: IIASA Import
Date Deposited: 15 Jan 2016 08:41
Last Modified: 27 Aug 2021 17:20
URI: https://pure.iiasa.ac.at/8763

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