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Elements of EFMN. Network of Partners & Correspondents. Introduction to EFMN Briefs. issuing periodic, analytical Foresight Briefs on key activities and themes provide overview information on recent and ongoing foresight exercises offer a “show room” for foresight exercises
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Introduction to EFMN Briefs • issuing periodic, analytical Foresight Briefson key activities and themes • provide overview information on recent and ongoing foresight exercises • offer a “show room” for foresight exercises • an opportunity for foresight practitioners to make their activities more widely known in the community • build a knowledge database • Addressees: • policy-makers and • public administration • at European (Parliament, Commission) and • National level (Ministries, funding bodies, research councils) • interested stakeholders and stakeholder organizations (industrial associations, NGOs) • researchers and strategists in industry & academic organizations
Quest for Additional Briefs • All topics welcome • Special interest in: • Portugal • Israel • South-Eastern Europe • Turkey
Mapping Categories for All Forsights • Methods used • Territorial scope • Common outputs • Target audience • Sponsors • Time horizon • Participation
Mapping Regions 1. EU27+ (including Norway, Switzerland and Iceland) 2. Trans-European (cases with two or more EU countries) 3. North America (Canada + USA) 4. Latin America 5. Asia (Eastern, South-Central, South-Eastern & Western) 6. Africa 7. Oceania (Australia + New Zealand)
Slovenia – 5 cases mapped4 cases on levels 2 +3top method: DelphiMajor territorial scope: NationalMain common outputs: Policy recommendationsMain target audience: Government
Wide Range of Foresight Uses 1. Assist Business and Industry Strategies 2. Assist Policy Decisions 3. Build capabilities 4. Build Future Visions 5. Contribute to Sustainable Economic Development 6. Set S&T Strategies 7. Set S&T Priorities 8. Promote Public Debate 9. Enhance Foresight Awareness and Use 10. Evaluate Emerging Technologies 11. Identify Barriers of Change 12. Identify Opportunities
Foresights on Climate Change at EFMN (1) United Kingdom Scotland’s Renewable Energy Potential Beyond 2010(2003) gvt. Making Space for Water(2005) Department of Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) Climate Change and Demand for Water(2003) Cranfield University, ATKINS and Stockholm Environmental Institute Climate Change Scenarios for the United Kingdom(2002) Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research and Hadley Centre for ClimatePrediction and Research Coastal Defence Vulnerability 2075(2002) Proudman Oceanographic Laboratory Global Warming - Looking Beyond Kyoto(2005) Yale Center for the Study of Globalization Industrial Sector Carbon Dioxide(2005) Future Energy Solutions and the Carbon Consortium Nuclear Energy - The Future Climate(1999) Royal Society & The Royal Academy of Engineering
Foresights on Climate Change at EFMN (2) Netherlands Energy technology(2000) ENGINE-programma van ECN Turning the Water Wheel Inside Out. Foresight Study on Hydrological Science in The Netherlands (2005) Verkennings Commissie Hydrologie Transforming the energy system of the Netherlands. Two visions on reaching 80 percent emissions reduction by 2050(2002) Nationaal Onderzoeksprogramma Mondiale Luchtverontreiniging en Klimaatverandering (NOP) Climate Options for the Long term (COOL): Stakeholders' views on 80 percent emission reduction(2002) Earthscan Energy in the 21th Century(2004) Wiardi Beckman Stichting Sectorale CO2-emissies tot 2010 Update Macro-economic effects in 2020 of the Kyoto climate policy(2004) RIVM/ECN
Foresights on Climate Change at EFMN (3) AustraliaReview of Wind Energy opportunities in Australia and regional markets(1999) Austenergy Denmark The future Danish energy system(2006) gvt. Finland Finland's National Adaptation Strategy(2003) Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and other Ministries United States US Energy Scenarios for the 21st Century (2002) Global Business Network Ireland Energy Scenarios Ireland (2005)FEASTA - The Foundation for the Economics of Sustainability IndiaRenewable Energy Sources - Future Prospects for Developing Countries(2004) TERI, IPCC Additional information: www.efmn.eu