Gridded Emissions for CMIP6

Abstract. Spatially distributed anthropogenic and open burning emissions are fundamental data needed by Earth system models. We describe the methods used for generating gridded data sets produced for use by the modelling community, particularly for the Coupled Model Inter-comparison Project Phase 6. The development of three sets of gridded data for historical open burning, historical anthropogenic, and future scenarios were coordinated to produce consistent data over 1750–2100. Historical data up to 2014 were provided with annual resolution and future scenario data in 10-year intervals. Emissions are provided on a sectoral basis, along with additional files for speciated non-Methane Volatile Organic Compounds (NMVOCs). An automated framework was developed to produce these datasets to ensure that they are reproducible and facilitate future improvements. We discuss the methodologies used to produce these data along with limitations and potential for future work.