The Energy and Climate Modelling Forum is a network of energy and climate modellers, researchers, and policymakers working toward the goal of climate neutrality. It is the outcome of the merging between the EU funded project ECEMF and the EFECT network.
EFECT
The European Forum for Energy and Climate Transition (EFECT) brings together European expertise in energy and climate modelling. EFECT was established in 2021 and our members include leading European universities and research institutions working in energy and climate modelling, as well as relevant stakeholders.
GOAL
Our aim is to contribute to modelling exercises with the goal of better understanding the ground-breaking energy and climate transition in Europe. We want to explore different pathways for the transition, taking into account its multiple dimensions, such as technological, environmental, economic, social, political, ethical, etc. By contributing to model development and enhancement of analysis tools at national, regional and European level, EFECT will provide support to European energy and climate policy analysis, as well as corporate decision making. Key features of EFECT are the focus on open and transparent modelling processes and the development of tools open for use by all stakeholders. This will facilitate increased interaction between modellers and stakeholder groups and contribute to a more robust energy and climate modelling capacity in Europe.
PROCESS
EFECT organized two modelling missions (research challenge), addressing key questions in the landscape of European energy transition strategies for climate neutrality: one in 2021-2022, and another one in 2023.
VISION
EFECT’s aim is to:
- Contribute to open, transparent and democratic modelling processes.
- Contribute to modelling activities which are relevant for understanding the ground-breaking energy and climate transition in Europe.
- Be relevant for policy making as well as corportate decision making in Europe.
- Have a technology neutral perspective.
- Facilitate continuous involvement of stakeholders (e.g., industry, NGO’s, governmental organisations, associations, etc.).
- Have a broad geographical representation in Europe.
- Have a focus on interdisciplinarity (e.g., by including aspects related to social sciences and humanities).
- Bring the energy and climate modelling community together (e.g., by organising events for discussion of modelling results, preparation of joint publications, etc.).
EFECT Secretariat: Raquel Jorge
E-mail: info@efect.eu
