MESSAGE is relevant in analysing the development of 'greener' technologies, as well as looking at the diffusion of technology across countries. The model can also be used to analyse the trade flows of different energy products.
Particular relevance
MESSAGE is relevant in analysing the development of 'greener' technologies, as well as looking at the diffusion of technology across countries. The model can also be used to analyse the trade flows of different energy products.
Coverage
World, split in 11 regions
Model applications
IPCC Special Report on Emissions Scenarios was prepared for the Third Assessment Report (TAR) in 2001, on future emission scenarios to be used for driving global circulation models to develop climate change scenarios. Six models from around the world were used to develop the new scenarios, including the MESSAGE model. (http://www.grida.no/publications/other/ipcc_tar/).
Organization's main area of research
Inter-disciplinary scientific studies on environmental, economic, technological, and social issues in the context of human dimensions of global change.