Everything you need to know about the latest in climate modelling

Fact sheet
For more information about climate models, including the latest in climate modelling and climate change projections planned for WA.
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After reading this fact sheet, you will have an understanding of:

  • How climate models work and what they tell us
  • How climate models might evolve in the future
  • What downscaling is and what its benefits are
  • What’s new about CMIP6 and the switch from RCPs to SSPs
  • The transition from RCP8.5 to SSP3-7.0 as a representative high range scenario
  • Climate change projections for Western Australia

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