The Global Calculator - Guidance for creating a pathway

Guidance for creating a pathway


  1. Set the levers. Click on the boxes to set each lever. Each lever has four boxes, as described below. Some users take an example pathway as a starting point and change the lever choices from there.
  2. Check cumulative emissions. If you want to create a pathway consistent with international commitments to limit global mean temperature increase to 2C, then keep cumulative emissions below the line for a 50% chance of achieving this.
  3. Check warnings. Potential problems with your pathway are highlighted in red in the warnings panel. Hover over the icons to view suggested solutions.
Also see 'how to' video (2 mins) and more detailed how to guide.