Representative Concentration Pathways (RCPs) are scenarios used to describe different trajectories of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere and their potential impact on the climate system. They were developed by the climate modeling community to provide a consistent framework for projecting future climate change based on varying levels of radiative forcing, which is the measure of the influence a factor has in altering the balance of incoming and outgoing energy in the Earth’s atmosphere. Essentially, RCPs quantify how human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes, contribute to changes in greenhouse gas concentrations and how these changes affect global temperatures, precipitation patterns, and other climate variables over time. The term "Representative Concentration Pathway" reflects both the representation of a wide range of plausible futures and the focus on radiative forcing as a central concept. Radiative forcing, measured in watts per square meter (W/m²), indicates the additional energy retained in the Earth system due to greenhouse gases or other drivers of climate change. Each RCP corresponds to a specific level of radiative forcing expected by the end of the 21st century, providing a standardized set of scenarios for climate model simulations and impact assessments. These scenarios are not predictions but rather plausible trajectories that explore the consequences of different socio-economic pathways, energy consumption patterns, and policy decisions related to climate mitigation and adaptation. There are four primary RCPs that have been widely used in climate research: RCP2.6, RCP4.5, RCP6.0, and RCP8.5. RCP2.6 represents a low emissions pathway with stringent climate policies and significant mitigation measures, aiming to limit global warming to below 2°C above pre-industrial levels. In this scenario, greenhouse gas emissions peak early in the century and then decline, resulting in a radiative forcing of approximately 2.6 W/m² by 2100. This pathway requires substantial reductions in carbon dioxide, methane, and other greenhouse gases through measures such as transitioning to renewable energy, enhancing energy efficiency, adopting carbon capture technologies, and protecting forests. RCP2.6 highlights the possibility of stabilizing the climate system if immediate and aggressive actions are taken to reduce emissions globally. RCP4.5 represents a stabilization scenario in which emissions peak around mid-century and then decline, leading to a radiative forcing of 4.5 W/m² by 2100. This scenario assumes moderate mitigation efforts and the implementation of climate policies that aim to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations without requiring the extremely rapid and stringent measures envisioned in RCP2.6. RCP4.5 allows for continued economic growth while managing