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An endogenous modelling framework of dietary behavioural change in the fully coupled human-climate FRIDA v2.1 model
Jefferson K. Rajah
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System Dynamics Group, University of Bergen, P.O. Box 7802, 5020 Bergen, Norway
Benjamin Blanz
Research Unit Sustainability and Climate Risks, University of Hamburg, Grindelberg 5, 20144 Hamburg, Germany
Birgit Kopainsky
System Dynamics Group, University of Bergen, P.O. Box 7802, 5020 Bergen, Norway
William Schoenberg
System Dynamics Group, University of Bergen, P.O. Box 7802, 5020 Bergen, Norway
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Short summary
Climate models often exclude human behaviour. We introduce a model that includes economic, social, and environmental factors that influence dietary choices. This helps us understand how behaviour shifts impact future emissions and climate conditions. By considering a range of plausible behaviours, we provide a more accurate picture of potential outcomes, improving representations in climate models.
Climate models often exclude human behaviour. We introduce a model that includes economic,...
