Theme1 - Subtheme3

・Analysis of modifying factors (drivers) for changes in climate and ecosystem and policy options. This will be based on the premise of the assessment of the effects of climate change on the ecosystem scenarios, described in the Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). This analyzed the impact of modifying factors (drivers) on predictive assessment for Themes 2, 3 and 4.

・Based on the analytical results, it will propose the optimal option to consolidate the climate and ecosystem strategies.

Scenario process newly established by the IPCC

Hanasaki et al. 2013a,b, Hydrology and Earth System Sciences