Time Periods
Indicators are provided for different time periods.
A reference period (absolute values): 1981-2010
Three future periods (expected future change values):
- early century: 2011-2040
- mid-century: 2041-2070
- end-century: 2071-2100
Emission Scenarios
Table of scenario types used per model ensemble. See CMIP Ensembles and CORDEX ensembles for detailed information on available scenarios per model member.
Emission scenarios per model ensemble
| Scenario Type | CMIP5 | CORDEX* | CMIP6 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Representative Concentration Pathways (RCPs) |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
|
Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs) |
No |
No |
Yes |
*CORDEX based on CMIP5 global models.