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Climate Action Simulation Role-Playing Game

Bachelor, Master

Simulation/Serious Game

General Knowledge

> 4h

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Summary

This interactive role-playing simulation enables students to explore climate change solutions through a UN climate summit scenario, utilizing the En-ROADS simulator to assess various climate interventions’ impacts in real-time. Students gain comprehensive understanding of climate change dynamics, stakeholder perspectives, and practical solution pathways while developing negotiation and decision-making skills.

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How to use

The simulation can be conducted both online and in-person, runs for 2-4 hours, and works best with groups of 20-50 participants though it can accommodate various sizes. It’s suitable for diverse educational contexts from high school to graduate level, and can serve as a standalone workshop, course module, or culminating experience.
Facilitators should familiarize themselves with the En-ROADS simulator and game mechanics. The resource includes comprehensive facilitation materials and guides to support implementation.

Teaching format tip

Simulation/Serious Game

Establish clear learning objectives before gameplay and debrief systematically afterward. Students should document decision-making processes, unexpected outcomes, and strategic adaptations during play. Use multiple rounds to test different approaches and compare results. Connect game mechanics to real-world systems, helping students transfer insights from virtual to actual contexts.

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