Introduction to Integrated Assessment Models
Event Summary
Join us at the University of Pennsylvania for a workshop on integrated assessment models (IAMs). Better understand how climate mitigation models work and how they inform NDCs.
IAMs are models used to analyze interactions between climate, energy systems, land use, and the economy. Over the past 25 years, they have been the backbone of the IPCC climate mitigation reports.
Structure
- Four-day introductory workshop on integrated assessment models and a guided tour of the new Scenario Compass Database (17 hours total)
Objectives
- Get an introduction to global and national integrated assessment models.
- Understand the theoretical foundations and recent developments in integrated energy, land use, and climate mitigation.
- Critically evaluate the strengths, limitations, and policy relevance of IAM-based research.
- Critically interpret IAM-derived results publicly available in the scientific literature.
Schedule at a Glance
Day 1
Introduction to the Workshop
History of IAMs and their role in international climate negotiations
What Are IAMs?
Key concepts, typologies, and applications
Welcome Reception
Day 2
The COFFEE Model
Global IAM structure and selected applications
The BLUES Model
National IAM structure and selected applications
Day 3
Critical Perspectives
Limitations and critiques of IAMs
IAM Applications
Focus on carbon dioxide removal, materials, aviation, and shipping
Day 4
Scenario Compass Tour
The Scenario Compass Initiative (SCI) brings leading climate organizations together to enhance and improve accessibility to the vast quantity of mitigation scenarios currently available. SCI is launching a database with new evaluation tools. This hands-on day offers a sneak peak at the dashboard and its capabilities.
Facilitator
Roberto Schaeffer
Full Professor of Energy Economics, CENERGIARoberto Schaeffer is a Full Professor of Energy Economics and Principal Investigator of the Centre for Energy and Environmental Economics (CENERGIA). In 2016-2017, he was a visiting scholar at the Kleinman Center.
Roberto Schaeffer’s research interests include integrated assessment modeling of energy, land-use, and climate change mitigation. Schaeffer has contributed to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in various roles over the past 25 years. He has served as an elected member of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences since 2021. He holds a Ph.D. in energy management and policy from the University of Pennsylvania.
Important Information
The registration fee covers participation in the four-day workshop and the welcome reception only. All travel expenses, accommodation, meals, and any other personal costs are the sole responsibility of the participant.
Participants are also responsible for ensuring they meet all visa and entry requirements for the United States. Please note that this workshop does not provide or sponsor a student visa.
Discounts
Early-bird pricing is available until March 1. Starting March 1, full price tickets will cost $1,500 for Professional/Non-student and $1,250 for students.
A 25% discount is available for members of the Penn community. Please contact Bill Cohen (cohenw@upenn.edu) for a discount code.
Cancellation
A 50% refund will be provided for cancellation prior to May 1.
