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MESSAGE |
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Name and contact of the organization |
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) Schlossplatz 1 Tel: ++43 2236 8070 |
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Description of model |
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. |
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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. |
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Coverage |
World, split in 11 regions |
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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/). |
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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. |
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Other projects / reseach |
Publications (http://www.etsap.org/news.asp) |
Response Measures Models - MESSAGE