Research Results
Browse interactive studies from across the network.
PARIS REINFORCE
6 studiesWhere is the world headed?
A multi-model analysis of long-term emissions and warming implications of current global mitigation efforts
Economy-wideGlobal
- Temperature & warming
- Multi-model
- NDCs
- +2
Where is the EU headed?
A stakeholder-driven model inter-comparison assessing where the EU is headed given its current climate policy
Economy-wideEU
- Current policies
- Multi-model
- NDCs
- +4
Index decomposition analysis
An assessment of current policy and net-zero emissions scenarios through an index decomposition and sectoral benchmarking exercise
Economy-wideEU
- Net zero
- Current policies
- Decomposition analysis
- +1
COVID recovery packages
An analysis of climate-employment co-benefits of green recovery packages in six major emitting regions
Energy supplyGlobal
- Jobs & employment
- COVID-19 recovery
- Multi-model
- +1
Post-Glasgow targets
A global analysis of pre-Glasgow policies, NDCs, and net-zero targets with a focus on regional feasibilities
Economy-wideGlobal
- NDCs
- Net zero
- Multi-model
EU path to net zero
A multi-model analysis of EU's transition from "Fit for 55" in 2030 to net zero by 2050
Economy-wideEU
- Net zero
- Fit for 55
- Multi-model
NDC ASPECTS
5 studiesGlobal impacts of NDCs
An analysis of the transformative changes of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and Long-Term Targets
Economy-wideGlobal
- NDCs
- Current policies
Industrial transformation
An analysis of opportunities and constraints for decarbonisation in the Industry sector
IndustryGlobal
- Steel
- Cement
- Trade
- +1
AFOLU transformation
An analysis of opportunities and constraints for decarbonisation in the AFOLU sector
Agriculture & land useGlobal
- Land use & forests
- Bioenergy
Buildings Transformation
An analysis of opportunities and constraints for decarbonisation in the Buildings sector
BuildingsEU
- Heat pumps
Transportation Transformation
An analysis of opportunities and constraints for decarbonisation in the Transportation sector
TransportGermanyIndiaSouth AfricaUnited States
- Electric vehicles
IAM COMPACT
8 studiesPost-Glasgow targets
A global analysis of pre-Glasgow policies, NDCs, and net-zero targets with a focus on regional feasibilities
Economy-wideGlobal
- NDCs
- Net zero
- Multi-model
Comparison of Fit-for-55 Policy and Cost Optimal Scenarios for the EU
Τhree models were included to compare Fit-for-55 to cost optimal scenarios: two global IAMs, GCAM and TIAM-Grantham, and one global energy model PROMETHEUS.
Economy-wideEU
- Fit for 55
- Multi-model
- NDCs
- +1
Enhancing renewable energy system metrics
This study utilises energy system model EnergyPLAN, as well as the IAMs MARIO and WILIAM to assess EU's energy security and resilience.
Energy supplyEU
- Resilience & security
Implications of EU steel industry relocation
This study utilises three IAMs, one sectoral bottom-up model and one Input – Output (I/O) model to asses the implications of potential EU steel industry relocation to other world regions because of high energy and CO2 prices in the EU.
IndustryEU
- Steel
- Trade
- Multi-model
- +3
Cost of capital evolution effects on regional mitigation pathways
The study uses two well-established IAMs (GCAM, TIAM) and highlights the importance of examining how realistic financing costs and perceived investment risks might evolve over time.
Energy supplyGlobal
- Investment & finance
- Cost of capital
- NDCs
- +1
Behavioural changes for climate policy
Leveraging the GCAM and WILLIAM IAM models to explore the economic implications of behavioral changes and social innovations, within the context of the energy transition
Economy-wideEU
- Behavioural change
- NDCs
Tech-constrained EU pathways to net zero
The study assesses EU's low-carbon transition pathways by implementing disruptions from geopolitical events and technological limitations. Study uses the well-established IAMs GCAM, PROMETHEUS and TIAM.
Economy-wideEU
- Resilience & security
- Net zero
- Multi-model
- +1
DEMO – Tech-constrained EU pathways
Showcase copy of the IAM COMPACT tech-constrained study: how limits on renewables, biomass and CCS change the EU's route to net zero, across three models.
Economy-wideEU
- Carbon capture & storage
- Bioenergy
- Net zero
- +2
DIAMOND
1 studyENCLUDE
3 studiesPeople-centered national energy systems
A study on people-centered and 100% renewable-based national energy systems in Greece
Energy supplyGreece
- Citizens & prosumers
- Investment & finance
- Solar PV
Decarbonization potentials of energy citizens
Coupling clustering algorithms with energy simulation models to explore the decarbonization potentials of energy citizens
Energy supplyGreeceNetherlands
- Citizens & prosumers
- Investment & finance
- Solar PV
Power to the People transitions in EU cities
Empowering prosumerism and citizen investments in photovoltaic and storage systems
Energy supplyEUDenmarkFranceGreece
- Solar PV
- Energy storage
- Investment & finance
- +1
DECIPHER
1 studyTRANSIENCE
6 studiesCircularity in EU passenger cars
Circular economy measures in passenger cars and their effect on EU steel trade and import dependence.
IndustryTransportEU
- Steel
- Circular economy
- Trade
- +1
Circularity in EU plastic packaging
Circular economy measures in PET packaging and their effects on EU polymer demand, trade flows, and import dependence.
IndustryEU
- Plastics
- Circular economy
- Trade
- +1
Circularity in the German chemical industry
Chemical recycling of plastic waste and its effects on fossil feedstock dependence, industrial resilience, and competitiveness in Germany.
IndustryGermany
- Chemicals
- Plastics
- Circular economy
- +1
Industrial decarbonisation in the Basque Country
Modelled decarbonisation pathways for the glass, pulp and paper, and cement industries in the Basque Country, and their shared reliance on electricity and biomass.
IndustrySpain
- Cement
- Glass
- Pulp & paper
- +1
Decarbonising the Polish cement sector
Modelled decarbonisation pathways for the cement sector in the EU27 and Poland, focusing on the impacts of carbon transport and storage infrastructure.
IndustryEUPoland
- Cement
- Carbon capture & storage
- Investment & finance
- +1
Decarbonising the Port of Rotterdam
A deep decarbonisation pathway for the Rotterdam petrochemical cluster and its impacts on climate, human toxicity, and critical material demand across the global supply chain.
IndustryNetherlands
- Chemicals
- Critical raw materials
- Life-cycle impacts