NBIM
Running NBIM
When planted along with food crops, rather than as a large monoculture, the bioenergy crop jatropha does not threaten food security. However, native woodlands are still often lost. CIFOR photo by Jeff Walker.
To run NBIM, follow these steps:
- Run the NBIM installer for Windows
- Double-click on the file “NBIM.vpa”.
- Wait for NBIM to open the data file in Excel.
- Wait for NBIM to create the Baseline output file. Note: This only happens the first time you run NBIM
- Click on “Go to main screen” and then click on “Run model”. Note: The first time you open this window it will load slowly.
- Explore different policy options and uncertainties by changing the settings and then clicking “Update”.
Once you have used the model in its basic mode, try exploring different options. Also, consider changing the data in the Excel file. (After changing the data, delete the “Baseline.vdf” file so that NBIM will rerun the baseline with your changes.) If you have any difficulties or questions, please send an e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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