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Welcome to the Fall School on Simulations and Interpretation of Integrated Assessment Models! This training program is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of integrated assessment modeling and its applications in the field of sustainability and climate change.

Key Speakers

We are excited to announce our distinguished speakers for the Fall School:

	Céline Guivarch - CIRED Céline Guivarch is a prominent expert in climate policy analysis and integrated assessment modeling. Her research focuses on the economic and social dimensions of climate change mitigation, and she will provide valuable perspectives on the interpretation and communication of model results.
	Frank Venmans - London School of Economics With extensive expertise in integrated assessment modeling, Frank Venmans is a renowned economist and researcher. He has made significant contributions to the field and will share his insights on modeling techniques, scenario analysis, and policy implications.

About the Fall School

The Fall School on Simulations and Interpretation of Integrated Assessment Models is a unique opportunity for researchers, graduate students, and professionals to enhance their knowledge and skills in the field of integrated assessment modeling.

Lecture 1: Interpretation of IAM and their use at IPCC, by Céline Guivarch:

• Similarities and differences across the pool of Integrated Assessment Models (IAMs) used in the IPCC

• Mastering the alternative scenarios of the IPPC database 

• Querying the scenario database with Python with pyam

Prerequisite: Python software to query IPCC scenario database.

Slides of the lectures. 

Lecture 2:  Resolution and Simulation of IAM with uncertainty, by Frank Venmans:

• Welfare optimality in a recursive framework (Bellman equation)

• Characterization of different types of uncertainty (brownian motion, jumps)

• Welfare function approximation with Chebyshev polynomials

• Writing code in Matlab with Miranda & Fackler’s CompEcon toolbox

Prerequisite: none. If you have a laptop with MATLAB, please bring it to the course. There is a trial version of MATLAB.

Who Should Attend

The Fall School welcomes participants from diverse backgrounds, including economics, environmental science, policy analysis, and related fields. Whether you are a researcher, graduate student, or professional seeking to expand your expertise in integrated assessment modeling, this program will provide valuable insights and practical knowledge.

Registration

Registration for the Fall School is required to secure your spot. Please visit the registration page for more information on fees, deadlines, and available options. Limited spaces are available, so early registration is recommended.

Date

9th October 9:00 to 12:00 am - lecture 1 by Céline Guivarch.

10th October 9:00 to 12:00 am - lecture 2 by Frank Venmans.

Location

Banque de France (Auditorium)

Contact Information

For any inquiries regarding the Fall School or registration process, please email Marine[dot]Saux[at]polytechnique[dot]edu and Gauthier[dot]Vermandel[at]polytechnique[dot]edu. We are here to assist you and look forward to your participation in the Fall School on Simulations and Interpretation of Integrated Assessment Models.