Please note that the data and information posted under the "Open Process" are for historical information only. They were preliminary information released in 1998-1999 as part of the SRES open process and for use in analysis to be contained in the IPCC Third Assessment Report (TAR). For final data (version 1.1) please go back to home page and follow the link.
REVISED SRES TIMETABLE
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Scenario database
July 97
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Key drivers (scenario indicators)
Sept 97
-- List (population GPD, Energy, GHG)
-- Distributions (median, range) in 2100.2050.2020
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Main relationships (historical, scenarios)
Sept 97
-- Classification - matrix of scenario values
-- Snowflakes of scenarios
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Initial storylines (4 plus variants)
Oct 97
-- Values of key drivers and relationships -
-- Revised snowflakes (range)
-- Revised quantification
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Scenario reporting forms
Feb 98
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Formal modeling (3 groups)
Feb 98
-- Consistency tests (narrative, quantitative)
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Completion of ZODs
Apr 98
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Revision of storylines
Apr 98
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Meeting in Washington, D.C.
Apr 98
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"Templates" and initial scenarios
Apr 98
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Begin "open" process and establish web-site
June 98
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Finalization of ZODs for publication
May 98
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Begin Drafting the SRES Report
Sept 98
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Full authors meeting in Beijing
Oct 98
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End "open" process
Dec 98
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Progress reporting to IPCC Plenary
Mar 99
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Final SRES Report - revision and begin of peer review
Apr 99