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

5. What has been done…so far (1)
A centralised web portal has been created

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