The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has posted an interactive global warming map that you can configure with a number of factors.
Like the interactive map of rising sea levels, the IPCC‘s interactive atlas* allows you to view possible changes in temperature and the consequences for different regions of the world.
Based on the 6th report of the IPCC*, which brings together over 200 international experts, this tool uses a wealth of data to map out the possible scenarios for the unprecedented global warming our planet is experiencing.
Simulating global warming
This genuine online simulator allows you to project into the geographical future, with numerous climate scenarios that can be modelled according to a number of criteria that you can configure if you wish.
Available in English, the interactive atlas of global warming offers you 4 entries to configure your projection, with the option of zooming in on a reference region of your choice.
Here is an outline of the entries, the practical guide* to which can be consulted in English.
Dataset
By default, the simulation is based on information from the 6th IPCC report.
However, you can change this criterion from the Dataset menu.
There are 4 possible items, including models based on projection, history or observation.
Variable
Another input is the atmospheric and oceanic variables, which allow you to adjust temperatures, rainfall and sea surface temperature.
With dozens of criteria available, you can adjust your map simulation using a wide range of parameters.
Value and period
Another field of adjustable data is the periods and values with different scenarios and analysis over time.
Seasonality
The last criterion that can be selected is the seasons, with the option of simulating over a year, by quarter or with dates of your choice.
Global warming in France
In this example*, Northern Europe, including most of France, has been selected to assess future temperature trends and warming between now and 2100, based on current data.
Example of a zoomed-in map of France :
Mapping tools
In addition to the data, there are a number of tools to make the map easier to read, including various clickable pictograms on the right of the page, from bottom to top:
- Zoom, to reduce or enlarge the geographical area
- Projection, for your map viewpoint
- Region selector
- Share button: link, social networks, image capture
- Information point, for a specific location
- Page duplication, for on-screen comparison
- Full page
At the bottom of the page, you can also export your map as an image (PNG) or electronic document (PDF), hide certain parts or choose templates.
Map access
There are two ways of accessing the information and the map projection:
Or via the dedicated home page, with the simplified map, access to the full map (regional information), regional summaries and documentation:
Or go directly to the IPCC’s interactive global warming map to run your simulations directly online:
Travel+
- The IPCC interactive atlas, Cartolycée (French)
- IPCC map and 6th report: summary, report, guide and documentation
- Focus on France and Europe: continental, Mediterranean
- Interactive map of the risks of rising water levels
- All in maps