A large number of DTU institutes develop models and other tools that are essential elements of quantitative analysis of climate issues, among others transport models, energy models, integrated energy and climate models, life cycle analysis, fisheries modeling, water modeling, melting-off modeling of ice and oceanography.
The models are based on broad interdisciplinary competencies within for example technical sciences, physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, economics and geography. Besides the use for specific analysis of issues within each sector, these models may also be used in integrated assessment of climate impacts, adaptation and mitigation.
In this context, there may also be policy relevant analysis of Danish and internationally based issues about how green growth and jobs can be combined with climate policy.
Models and scenarios in the short and long term
These models and scenarios are used to assess climate issues in relation to the development in the short and long term, for example from 5-10 years and up to a century in a global, regional and national context.
Such analysis also helps to bridge the gap between the research at DTU and society and business interests in green growth and jobs.
Model Work at the Climate DTU Unit
The Climate DTU Unit develops alongside a number of models and analysis tools that are part of the work with the existing tools developed at DTU institutes. New models are developed to cut across existing areas and can be used to analyze new climate issues.
Across DTU specific analysis tasks are performed, such future scenarios of greenhouse gas emissions and reduction technologies for energy, transport, agriculture and forestry as well as climate impacts with emphasis on particularly vulnerable areas like the Arctic Environment, Food and Fisheries and flooding in cities.