The EC4MACS model review
An in-depth peer review of the the scientific quality of the EC4MACS tools
To establish scientific credibility of the modelling tools for policy analyses, EC4MACS has organized a systematic scientific peer review.
Step 1: In-depth documentation
In a first step, all modelling teams produced in-depth reports that document the methodologies of each model and discuss strenghts and weaknesses.
Step 2: On-line consultion
Subsequently, scientific colleagues and stakeholders were invited to provide comments on the modelling approach over the Internet (The EC4MACS on-line consultation).
Step 3: Workshop
Subsequently, the comments were summarized and discussed at a dedicated workshop at IIASA, October 5, 2009. The following presentations were given at the workshop:
| Markus Amann | The EC4MACS model framework |
| Peter Witzke | Agricultural modelling - CAPRI |
| Leonidas Mantzos | Energy modelling - PRIMES |
| Helen ApSimon | Comments on PRIMES |
| Chariton Kouridis | Transport modelling -TREMOVE |
| Andrew Kelly | Comments on TREMOVE |
| Max Posch | Impacts modelling |
| Tim Oxley | Comments on IMPACTS |
| Mike Holland | Benefits assessment |
| Les White | Comments on Benefits |
| Markus Amann | Integrated assessment - GAINS |
| Simone Schucht | Comments on GAINS |