FUSION – Category Research

Life Cycle Assessment Modelling

Posted on Mon 25 September 2023 in Research

Life Cycle Assessment

The FUSION modelling group has expertise in bespoke attributional and consequential Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) modelling. We specialize in conducting LCA analyses for various sectors, considering multi-sectoral value chains at the national and regional levels. Our modelling techniques enable scenario generation to support evidence-based decision making.

Our multi-disciplinary team of …


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Land use and land use change

Posted on Mon 25 September 2023 in Research

Forest Land use

Land use change modelling plays a pivotal role in the context of climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts. As our planet grapples with the increasingly evident effects of climate change, understanding and managing land use becomes essential for addressing the challenges posed by a warming world. The FUSION modelling group …


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Integrated Assessment Modelling

Posted on Mon 25 September 2023 in Research

Agricultural Land use

Human land use, especially in the context of agriculture, has far-reaching consequences, not only for the environment but also for the economy. Our Integrated Assessment Models explore the multifaceted impacts of land use practices, and highlight the need for evidence-based assessments to inform policies that promote sustainability and address economic …


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Environmental Software Engineering

Posted on Wed 06 September 2023 in Research

Agricultural Land use

FUSION researchers specialise in environmental software engineering, developing bespoke software solutions to address complex challenges in land use and environmental assessment. Our notable contributions include the development of GOBLIN (General Overview for a Backcasting approach to Livestock INtensification) and GeoGOBLIN.

GOBLIN is an open-source land balance model available on Zenodo …


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