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Climate Projection Information (CMIP6)

📜 All climate projection information is sourced from the CMIP6 (Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6) dataset. This pivotal dataset from the World Climate Research Programme's (WCRP) offers estimates across atmospheric, land, and oceanic climate variables. It provides an intricate glimpse into global climate conditions with top-notch temporal and spatial details.

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Remember, CMIP6 is a cornerstone of the World Climate Research Programme's model intercomparison projects.

⚙️ Model Details​

  • Time Period: January 2015 to December 2100
  • Timestep: Monthly Averages
  • Spatial Resolution: ~0.55 degrees latitude by ~0.83 degrees longitude
  • Geographic Coverage: Global (including over the ocean)
🔍 More About CMIP6

What is CMIP6?​

CMIP6 is the sixth-generation climate model intercomparison project under the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP). It is a vast digital compendium detailing global climate with a high resolution in terms of space and time. The model offers atmospheric, terrestrial, and marine variables that assist researchers and industries.

 

Key Features of CMIP6:​

  • Models and Variables: Our data stems from the HadGEM3-GC31-MM and EC-Earth3-CC models for monthly averages. We also provide hourly and daily temperature values via the EC-Earth3-CC model (upon request).
  • Spatial Resolution: Resolutions vary based on the model, but they offer detailed insights into climatic phenomena.
  • Coverage: CMIP6 covers predictions from 2015 to the end of the century.

 

Use Cases:​

CMIP6 aids in:

  1. Climate Mitigation: Informing strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
  2. Adaptation Planning: Assisting policymakers in preparing for future climate conditions.
  3. Research: Serving as a key resource for climate researchers globally.
  4. Industry Planning: Guiding industries that are weather-sensitive in their long-term strategies.

 

Why CMIP6?​

CMIP6 is the most recent iteration, incorporating advanced observation types and utilizing a modern forecast model. It provides potential future climate scenarios, aiding in informed decisions for weather-dependent activities and climate change strategies.

📝 License and Acknowledgments​

We acknowledge the World Climate Research Programme, which, through its Working Group on Coupled Modelling, coordinated and promoted CMIP6. We thank the climate modeling groups for producing and making available their model output, the Earth System Grid Federation (ESGF) for archiving the data and providing access, and the multiple funding agencies who support CMIP6 and ESGF.

All CMIP6 data users must adhere to the following guidelines:

  • Licensing: Adhere to the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.

  • Citations: Cite the CMIP6 GMD special issue articles, CMIP6 model output, and the CMIP6 Data Citation Guidelines as relevant to your study or product.

  • Acknowledgment: Include a statement similar to: "We acknowledge the World Climate Research Programme, which, through its Working Group on Coupled Modelling, coordinated and promoted CMIP6. We thank the climate modeling groups for producing and making available their model output, the Earth System Grid Federation (ESGF) for archiving the data and providing access, and the multiple funding agencies who support CMIP6 and ESGF."

  • Model and Institution Listing: Mention the models and institutions that provided the model output in publications. Use the official CMIP6 model names and institution names as specified in the CMIP6 controlled vocabulary.

Further details and terms can be found on the CMIP6 Terms of Use.

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General Warning: The CMIP6 archive contains scientific simulations with potential errors ranging from data handling to model representation. Users should be aware of these issues and potential consequences. All liabilities arising from the supply of the information are excluded as expressed in the data license.

Modifications​

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If there are any modifications made to the data, they will be highlighted here.

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