Integrated Assessment Model (IAM)

An Integrated Assessment Model (IAM) is a comprehensive tool used to evaluate how human activities, especially greenhouse gas emissions, impact the climate over time. It combines knowledge from fields like economics, ecology, and climate science to project future climate scenarios and assess the effectiveness of different policies or actions. IAMs help policymakers understand the trade-offs and potential outcomes of choices made today, providing a clearer picture of how efforts to reduce emissions can influence the environment, economy, and society in the future.