What Does GCAM Stand For?

GCAM stands for Global Change Assessment Modeling

GCAM, or Global Change Assessment Modeling, is an integrated assessment framework that analyzes the interconnections between human activities, natural systems, and climate change. It combines data on economic activity, energy production and consumption, land use, and environmental impacts to model future scenarios and inform policy decisions. By evaluating various pathways of global change, GCAM helps stakeholders understand the potential impacts of different strategies on sustainability and climate resilience.