AIM-Hub

The Asia-Pacific Integrated Model (AIM) is a large-scale computer simulation model developed by the National Institute for Environmental Studies in collaboration with Kyoto University, Mizuho Information & Research Institute and several research institutes in the Asia-Pacific region. The AIM assesses policy options for stabilizing the global climate, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, with the objectives of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and avoiding the impacts of climate change.

The Asia-Pacific Integrated Modeling/Computable General Equilibrium (AIM/CGE) model was developed to analyze the climate change mitigation and its impact. To meet this objective, the energy system is disaggregated into energy supply and demand sides. Agricultural sectors are also disaggregated for appropriate land-use treatment. The model is designed to have the flexibility to be used at a global and individual country scale.

The AIM/end-use model first estimates energy service demands based on socio-economic factors such as population, economic growth, industrial structure, and lifestyle, and then calculates what kind of technology will be used to what extent. To compare and consider energy technologies, detailed technological data and energy data are prepared. Once the kind of energy technology to be used is known, the model calculates the energy necessary to provide the energy services and the amount of CO2 emissions produced when each type of energy technology operates.

Model application to Japan is described here.

Model application to Vietnam is described here.

Model application to India is described here.