Overview
The Global Energy and Climate Model is an integrated, data-intensive tool used to generate long-term energy system scenarios. It simulates energy supply, demand, transformation, and emissions across regions and sectors. The model supports analysis of energy transitions and climate outcomes, making it relevant for strategic assessment of future energy markets and policy impacts.
Organisation behind the tool
The tool is developed and maintained by the International Energy Agency (IEA), an intergovernmental organisation focused on global energy analysis and policy. The model supports flagship IEA publications such as the World Energy Outlook and Energy Technology Perspectives.
What the tool does
- Generates long-term scenario projections of global energy systems.
- Covers energy supply, demand, transformation, and emissions across sectors and regions.
- Produces detailed sector-by-sector and region-by-region analysis.
- Includes multiple scenarios based on differing policy, technology and macroeconomic assumptions.
- Offers downloadable methodology documentation and key input datasets such as population, economic and technology cost data.
Target audience
Primary users include energy analysts, policymakers, and researchers. The model also serves stakeholders in industry, finance and international institutions requiring insights on energy transitions and climate pathways.
Relevance to finance professionals
- Risk assessment – Scenario outputs can inform assessments of exposure to energy transition and policy risks.
- ESG analysis – Data on emissions and energy trajectories supports environmental and climate-related reporting.
- Market/commodity insights – Projections of energy demand and technology adoption aid understanding of future energy markets.
- Investment context – Long-term scenarios provide context for strategic planning, stress testing and asset valuation under differing energy futures.
