Asia-Pacific Integrated Model (AIM)

AIM is a large-scale computer simulation model for assessing policy options to stabilize the global climate through greenhouse gas emissions reduction, with an emphasis on the Asia-Pacific region.

This tool is included in the Development Impacts Assessment (DIA) Toolkit from the LEDS Global Partnership.

Approach

AIM comprises three main models: a greenhouse gas emissions model (AIM/Emission); a global climate change model (AIM/Climate); and a climate change impact model (AIM/Impact). The AIM/Emission model includes data and information on population, economic trends, and government policies, and estimates energy consumption, land use changes, and greenhouse gas emissions. The AIM/Climate model examines the outcome of different policy scenarios. The AIM/Impact model estimates impacts of the various scenarios on primary production industries and human health.

When to Use This Tool

This tool is most useful for development impacts assessments focused on:

Social

Economic

Environmental

Learn more about the topics for assessing the impacts of low-emission development strategies (LEDS).

Key Outputs

Emissions estimates (CO2, SO2, NOx), total primary energy supply, electricity generation by fuel-type, sector-wise energy consumption, economic output (gross domestic product), identified sectors where emissions reductions are most cost-effective, and list of prioritized greenhouse gas reduction measures for different scenarios.

How to Use This Tool

Training Available
User manual available. Experience with economic modeling software recommended. Requires GAMS (http://www.gams.com/) and MS Access.

Level of Expertise
Advanced

Key Inputs

Energy consumption, gross domestic product, number of households, and other macro-economic data

Case Studies

Examples of how Asia-Pacific Integrated Model (AIM) has helped people assessing the impacts of low-emission development strategies in countries and regions:

Case studies of China, India, Korea, Vietnam, and Japan are available at http://www-iam.nies.go.jp/aim/book/clim_pol_assess.htm.

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