The Game
What is the
World Climate Game?
What is the World Climate Game?
The World Climate Game is an interactive, scientifically based simulation game about the future of our world. On an oversized game board and with the help of a digital simulation, participants shape global society up to the year 2100. In the process, they take on different roles and make decisions that have impacts on the climate, the economy, and social developments. The game was developed by Weitblick GmbH together with experts from climate science, pedagogy, and psychology. It is based on IPCC reports and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The World Climate Game is an interactive, scientifically based simulation game about the future of our world. On an oversized game board and with the help of digital simulation, participants shape global society up to the year 2100. Participants take on different roles within global society and make decisions that have a direct impact on the climate, the economy, and social development. The game was developed by Weitblick GmbH together with experts from climate science, pedagogy, and psychology. It is based on IPCC reports and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Why do we need the World Climate Game?
The climate crisis is one of the greatest challenges of our time and demonstrates how closely the environment, economy, and society are connected. At the same time, polarization and simplified representations of complex issues are increasing, making collective solutions more difficult. Young people in particular often feel overwhelmed by these challenges and powerless in the face of global problems.
The World Climate Game addresses this struggle: it shows participants the consequences of their decisions, offers options for action, and illustrates the necessity of cooperation and community for positive change.
A large game board
as a model of our world
The game board, with over 1,000 game pieces, visualizes ecosystems, raw materials, infrastructure, greenhouse gases, living standards, climate zones, etc., making developments visible and tangible. Changes such as rising emissions or economic developments are represented on the playing field.
Complemented by real-time digital simulation
After each round of play, the simulation (based on scientific models) calculates the effects of the decisions made and shows the impact on climate, economy, population, resources, and ecosystems. This immediate feedback makes complex global interdependencies both visible and directly experienceable.
How the World Climate Game works
The World Climate Game creates a space in which (young) people learn to:
Understand complex interdependencies
Adopt different perspectives
Develop solutions together
Take responsibility for the future
Would you like to get to know the World Climate Game better?
In a brief conversation, find out about opportunities for when and where you can try the World Climate Game yourself and how it could be implemented in your field of work.
