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The World Climate Simulation: Negotiating a Climate Change Agreement

Target GroupBachelor, MasterResource TypeSimulation/Serious GameDomainPolitical Aspects, Leadership for Sustainability and Business TransformationDuration> 4hAuthorJohn Sterman, Thomas Fiddaman, Travis Franck, Ellie Johnston, Andrew Jones, Stephanie McCauley, Philip Rice, Juliette N. Rooney-Varga, Elizabeth Sawin, and Lori Siegel
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Summary

Students have the opportunity to further develop their climate science understanding, practice international negotiation skills and simulate policy development processes. Likewise, the simulation game involves practicing systems thinking, critical analysis, communication and presentation and advocacy skills. 

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How to use

Ideal for 3-hour workshop sessions, suitable for groups of students ranging from 6 to 40 participants. To be used after foundational concepts have been provided. Instructors should access and review the freely provided materials and familiarize themselves with the C-ROADS Climate Change Policy Simulator, preparing a suitable room for setting up the negotiations. 

 

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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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