The Transition Element Framework is structured around four interconnected resources: the Mitigation Compendium, the Transition Elements, the Applicable Code, and Validated Data Repository. These resources create a comprehensive pathway that starts with cataloguing IPCC Mitigation Options, refines them into structured elements, operationalizes these elements as programmatic models, and finally supports them with precise, validated data. This approach ensures that climate strategies are not only well-defined but also readily implementable and backed by reliable information for effective decision-making.
The Mitigation Compendium is a curated collection of the IPCC’s Mitigation Options as outlined by Working Group III in their contributions to AR4, AR5, and AR6. These options form the foundation of climate action. By curating this critical information, we simplify the complexity of climate strategies and lay the groundwork for deeper analysis and application.
The Transition Element Framework's structured approach transforms each Mitigation Option into one or more Transition Elements. By applying this process to all Mitigation Options, the framework generates a comprehensive set of Transition Elements.
The Applicable Code resource provides a structured, machine-readable way to describe each Transition Element using YAML models. These models act as the programmatic backbone, allowing users to incorporate climate mitigation strategies into various technological applications such as software for scenario analysis, impact assessment, and more.
Supporting the models, the fourth resource is a repository for Validated Data, which provides reliable, vetted data essential for implementing the Transition Elements. Guided by the structured approach of the framework and the parameters defined by the models, this repository offers precise references and data sources tailored to the needs of each Mitigation Option. This ensures that the data is actionable and consistent with the framework, supporting informed decision-making and maintaining uniformity across different contexts, ultimately improving the likelihood of successful climate action outcomes.