The GAIM Task Force is a collection of scientists each conducting independent research which is coordinated and integrated through the GAIM office. The GAIM modelling effort is structured by Topic and Time Period. The Topics are CO₂, Trace Gas, and Climate-Vegetation Interactions. The Time periods are Paleo (<20 kyrs), fossil fuel (<200 yrs), contemporary (<20 yrs), and future. in addition to modelling projects, gaim is involved in collaborative activites with various igbp core projects. these activites include thematic workshops and various cross-disciplinary and support activities.

Model Intercomparison Activities

Overview

• Analysis of MIPs
• Ecosystem Model/Data Intercomparison (EMDI)
• Ocean Carbon-Cycle Model Intercomparison Project (OCMIP)
• Atmospheric Tracer Transport Model Intercomparison Project (TransCom)
• Global Net Primary Productivity (NPP)

Integration of IGBP Science & Earth System Modelling

Overview

• Earth System Models of Intermediate Complexity (EMIC)
• Coupled Carbon Cycle Climate Model Intercomparison Project (C4MIP)
• Coupled Carbon Model Linkage Project (CCMLP)

Earth System Atlas

• Earth Systems Atlas

IGBP Fast-Track Projects

• IGBP "Fast Track" Projects

Understanding and Explaining Specific Observations of the Earth System

Overview

• Trace Gas & Aerosol Cycles in the Earth System (TRACES)
• Global Atmospheric Methane Synthesis (GAMS)
• Global and Regional Sea-Level Changes and the Hydrological Cycle

Outreach & Training Activities

Overview

• GAIM Science Conference
• African-GAIM Modelling Workshop
• LBA-GAIM Modelling Workshop

Analysis of Key Issues

Overview

• Biome 6000
• Global Wetland Distribution & Functional Characterization
• Regional Interactions of Climate & Ecosystems (RICE)