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Science Information This page will provide the results of the BALANCE project. As the project is still progressing, this section is under construction. We apologize for the inconvenience and encourage you to check this page regularly for updates. Regional climate Model REMO: The presented subset of the results of a regional climate simulation for the dates from 1961-01-01 to 2099-12-31 are the driving force for all other models. Online Assessment and Decision Support for stakeholders Interactive service based multi-criteria evaluation for assessment of potential impact and vulnerability to climate change for stakeholder involvement. Integrated assessment model (IAM) The spatio-temporal IAM of reduced complexity simulates the major processes of the terrestrial part of the Barents Sea region. Driven by a climate scenario, it determines the direct impacts of climate change on ecological and economical components/sectors in the study area. Vulnerability of marine ecosystems Modelling of fish stock and marine salinity reveals the marine ecosystems vulnerability to climate change. Vulnerability of terrestrial ecosystems The modelling of vegetation, runoff, soilwater and reindeer herding habitats reveals their vulnerability to climate change. Vulnerability of socio-economic systems Accessing the vulnerability of socio-economic systems to climate change in the Barents Sea Region is crucial as the utilisation of natural resources has long provided the basis for local and regional economies, settlement and employment. go back to previous page