Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs)

Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs) are scenarios that describe different ways society might develop in the future, focusing on factors like population growth, economic development, technology, and social factors. They are used by researchers to explore how these changes could influence climate change and the environment. SSPs help plan policies by showing potential futures, ranging from sustainable development with low emissions to challenges like inequality and high emissions. Essentially, SSPs provide a structured way to imagine and analyze how societal choices and trends could impact our planet’s climate and resources over time.