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
Scenario database
July 97
Key drivers (scenario indicators)
Sept 97
-- List (population GPD, Energy, GHG)
-- Distributions (median, range) in 2100.2050.2020
Main relationships (historical, scenarios)
Sept 97
-- Classification - matrix of scenario values
-- Snowflakes of scenarios
Initial storylines (4 plus variants)
Oct 97
-- Values of key drivers and relationships -
revised narratives
-- Revised snowflakes (range)
-- Revised quantification
Start of modeling
Dec 97
Scenario reporting forms
Feb 98
Formal modeling (3 groups)
Feb 98
-- Consistency tests (narrative, quantitative)
Completion of ZODs
Apr 98
Revision of storylines
Apr 98
Modeling results
Apr 98
Meeting in Washington, D.C.
Apr 98
"Templates" and initial scenarios
Apr 98
Begin "open" process and establish web-site
June 98
Finalization of ZODs for publication
May 98
Begin Drafting the SRES Report
Sept 98
Full authors meeting in Beijing
Oct 98
End "open" process
Dec 98
Progress reporting to IPCC Plenary
Mar 99
Final SRES Report - revision and begin of peer review
Apr 99
