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En-ROADS Climate Simulator

Year Published

2024

Contributing Organizations

Climate Interactive
MIT Sloan

Type of Resource

Tool

Languages

English
Spanish
Arabic
French
Portuguese
Chinese
Swahili
Turkish
Persian
Hindi

Relevant Topics

Core Topic
Climate Models & Scenarios
Topic 2
Mitigation

Target Audience

Asset Managers
Banks
MDBs/DFIs
Insurers
Governments & Policymakers

Relevant Geography

Global

Resource Description

En-ROADS is a free, science-based global climate simulator that lets users test the impact of climate solutions on variables like temperature, energy use, and emissions. Developed by Climate Interactive and MIT Sloan, it runs quickly on any laptop, is user-friendly, and available in 15+ languages to support informed climate decision-making.

Why This Matters

En-ROADS enables decision-makers and the public to engage with climate system dynamics through an interactive, science-based tool. By making climate modeling accessible, it fosters informed dialogue on the scale, trade-offs, and urgency of policy choices needed to meet global climate goals.

Key Insights

  • En-ROADS is a fast, accessible climate simulation tool that models global energy, economic, and climate systems
  • Designed for interactive use, it helps users explore the effects of energy, land use, agriculture, and consumption policies
  • Highlights system dynamics such as policy delays, feedback loops, and leverage points
  • Supports high-level conversations on climate action across government, business, and civil society
  • Complements complex climate models by offering simplified, real-time outputs

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