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FAIRMODE

FAIRMODE is a joint initiative of the European Environment Agency (EEA) and EC-JRC in response to the Air Quality Directive. It aims to provide guidance on using air quality models, set common evaluation procedures, establish infrastructure for harmonized model use, and make recommendations for the directive's revision. The network structure includes the Steering Committee and Working Groups 1 and 2, focusing on different aspects of model usage. Key achievements include a web portal and ongoing work on guidance documents and scoping papers. Meetings are held annually to discuss progress.

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FAIRMODE

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  1. FAIRMODE • Forum for Air Quality Modelling in Europe • Joint initiative of • European Environment Agency (EEA- EIONET) and EC – JRC, Ispra • Launched in 2007 in response to the requirements of the new Air Quality Directive (AQD) • Unique features of the network: • focus on activities supporting the implementation of the new AQD • meant to be permanent - as opposed to COST activities and EU research projects

  2. FAIRMODE main objectives • Produce Guidance on the use of AQ models for assessing current and future air quality for the purposes of complying with the AQD • Set up of common procedures for Model evaluation and assessment • Establish common infrastructure that will facilitate harmonised model use in all Member States • Make recommendations for the AQD revision planned for 2013

  3. Structure Steering Committee: • European Commission: DG-ENV, JRC (IES) • EEA • ETC-ACC • EEA EIONET Experts • Other Experts Working Groups: • WG1 (lead by EEA) • WG2 (lead by JRC) : 5 sub-groups in process of formation

  4. FAIRMODE Work group 1 EEA-ETC/ACC Work group 2 JRC Guidance on the use of models Quality assurance of models Best modelling practices and model accreditation Structure / Work Plan

  5. What has been done…so far (1) • A centralised web portal has been created • http://fairmode.ew.eea.europa.eu/

  6. What has been done…so far (2) • WG1 – Guidance Document on use of models, will be finalised in autumn 2009 Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Summary of the 2008 air quality directive Chapter 3. Interpretation of the directive in regard to modelling Chapter 4. Reporting when using models Chapter 5. Model validation, quality assurance and control Chapter 6. Application of models for assessment Chapter 7. Application of models for air quality planning Chapter 8. Special topics (non-anthropogenic contribution, source apportionment, AQ forecasting etc.) References Annexes I – IV Model selection and suitability, input data, Examples case studies

  7. What has been done…so far (3) • WG2- Scoping Paper prepared - List of national reference points Sub-groups formation in progress: • SG1 – Representativeness of stations from national AQ networks • SG2 – Combination of modelling and monitoring and relevant uncertainties • SG3 – Emission inventories and scenarios – uncertainties • SG4 – Modelling Platform for Assessment of AQ (model intercomparison, evaluation criteria, benchmarking) • SG5 – Contribution of natural sources, road dust and sea salt

  8. Meetings • First Plenary Meeting – 12 Oct. 2008, Cavtat, Croatia • Second Plenary Meeting – planned for autumn 2009, TFMM annual meeting

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