RCP3-PD

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RCP3-PD is a low greenhouse gas concentration pathway used in climate modeling that represents very strong mitigation efforts to limit global warming.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf climate change scenario
greenhouse gas concentration pathway
mitigation scenario
aimsTo limit global warming
stabilize climate at low forcing levels
associatedWith low-end projections of global mean temperature increase
comparedTo RCP2.6 NERFINISHED
RCP4.5 NERFINISHED
RCP6.0 NERFINISHED
RCP8.5 NERFINISHED
hasAbbreviation RCP3-PD NERFINISHED
hasCategory low forcing RCP
hasCharacteristic low greenhouse gas concentration
peak and decline in radiative forcing
very strong mitigation efforts
hasCO2Concentration substantially lower than high-emission RCPs by 2100
hasEmissionProfile early peak in emissions followed by rapid decline
hasFullName Representative Concentration Pathway 3-Peak and Decline NERFINISHED
hasImpactOn projected ecosystem stress
projected frequency of extreme weather events
projected sea level rise
hasLowerForcingThan RCP4.5
RCP6.0
RCP8.5
hasMitigationLevel very high
hasPolicyAssumption aggressive global cooperation on emissions reductions
hasRadiativeForcingLevel approximately 3 W/m² in 2100
hasTemporalPattern radiative forcing peaks before 2100 and then declines
hasUncertainty feasibility of achieving required mitigation
future climate policy strength
technological development pathways
requires large-scale deployment of low-carbon technologies
rapid reduction of fossil fuel CO2 emissions
stringent climate policies
usedBy Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change NERFINISHED
climate model intercomparison projects
usedFor assessing feasibility of deep decarbonization
evaluating climate risks under strong mitigation
exploring stringent climate policy options
usedIn climate impact assessment
climate modeling
integrated assessment modeling

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Representative Concentration Pathways alsoKnownAs RCP3-PD
subject surface form: RCP2.6