Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change Reports
The Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change is an interdisciplinary organization that conducts research, independent policy analysis, and public communication on issues of global environmental change. Established in 1991 as a shared activity of the Center for Global Change Science (CGCS) and the Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research (CEEPR), it brings together scientific, economic, and policy aspects of global change issues, with a particular focus on climate. Visit the Joint Program's website for more information.
Recent Submissions
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Turkish Energy Sector Development and the Paris Agreement Goals: A CGE Model Assessment
(MIT Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change, 2018-07)In the 2015 Paris Agreement, Turkey pledged to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 21% by 2030 relative to business-as-usual (BAU). However, Turkey currently relies heavily on imported energy and fossil-intensive power ... -
The economic and emissions benefits of engineered wood products in a low-carbon future
(MIT Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change, 2018-06)There has been rapid growth in the use of engineered wood products in the construction sector in recent decades. We evaluate the economy-wide impacts of replacing carbon-intensive construction inputs, such as steel and ... -
Meeting the Goals of the Paris Agreement: Temperature Implications of the Shell Sky Scenario
(MIT Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change, 2018-04)The Paris Agreement makes long-term energy and climate projections particularly important because it calls for a goal that likely requires an energy system that is based on a radically different fuel mix than currently in ...
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