The Integrated Modelling (IM) Partnership focuses on building an advanced, fully integrated information landscape to drive the future of scientific research. It develops and maintains key tools such as the IM worldview, the k.IM language, and the k.LAB software stack. These elements work together to facilitate comprehensive model-data integration, particularly in interdisciplinary scientific projects.
The IM worldview refers to the conceptual framework that allows different scientific models and data to interact seamlessly. The k.IM language enables the semantic description of knowledge, making it easier to integrate diverse datasets and models. k.LAB is the software stack that supports this integration, offering tools for collaborative modelling, data analysis, and simulation.
The partnership also provides training in semantic modelling and supports scientists, researchers, and other stakeholders in applying these tools to real-world projects. One notable initiative is ARIES (ARtificial Intelligence for Environment & Sustainability), where the IM Partnership helps integrate various socio-environmental models and data sources to produce comprehensive assessments.