SSP (Shared Socioeconomic Pathways)

Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs) are detailed scenarios that describe potential future societal developments, such as population growth, economic trends, technological progress, and land use. They help scientists understand how different social, economic, and environmental choices could influence challenges like climate change. By examining various SSPs, policymakers and researchers can explore a range of possible futures—such as rapid technological advancement, increased inequality, or sustainable development—and plan strategies accordingly to address risks and opportunities. Essentially, SSPs are tools to imagine and prepare for diverse ways society might evolve over the coming decades.