Climate–Human–Land Interactions: A Review of Major Modelling Approaches

Land

Melania Michetti¹ 

关键词: land-use and land-cover change modelling;    climate feedbacks;    human interaction;    model integration;    Integrated Assessment Model;    Earth System Model;   

DOI  :  10.3390/land3030793

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

International agreements on climate change have highlighted the role of land in climate and human dynamics, making it an issue of global importance. The modelling of land-related processes, sectors, and activities has recently become a central topic in economic and policy theory, as well as within environmental sciences. Modelling strategies have been improved and new datasets have come into light for land-cover and land-use change analysis. However, unexpected human behavior and natural constraints challenge the modelling of interdependences and feedback mechanisms amongst economies, societies, and the environment, resulting from land-use and cover change. This paper provides a detailed overview of the most representative and advanced methods and models developed to represent climate–human–land interactions. It offers a critical discussion about relevant methodological aspects, missing knowledge, and areas for future research.

【 授权许可】

CC BY   
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