Climate Action Simulation Game

In the Climate Action Simulation, participants take on the roles of government officials, industry leaders, and advocates, working together to craft a strategy to limit global warming and mitigate climate impacts with the help of the En‑ROADS Simulator.

Perfect for corporate teams, community groups, and students, this experience makes complex decision-making engaging, accessible, and solutions-focused.

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How It Works

This highly interactive role-playing game puts participants in a simulated emergency climate summit organized by the United Nations.

Participants divide into six or eight influential stakeholder groups—representing government, business, and civil society—and negotiate a package of climate solutions to address climate change.

A trained facilitator, acting as the United Nations Secretary-General, guides the experience while using the En‑ROADS Simulator to assess the impact of proposed climate policies and strategies in real time.

The goal? Navigate the challenges of negotiation and diverse interests to work together and create a plan that limits global warming to well below 2°C.

Format: In-person or virtual
Suggested Time: 2–3 hours
Group Size: Ideal for groups of 12–50 people, but can be adapted for groups of almost any size.
Participants walk away with:
- Insights into the solutions needed to effectively address climate change
- Experience in decision-making in a dynamic setting
- A clearer sense of how they can contribute to meaningful climate solutions

“The holistic nature of the game immediately appealed to us and gripped us emotionally. Potential emissions reductions from various actions were communicated in a more accessible way than would have been possible with text, numbers, and slides. This experience helped us prepare new climate measures for political decision-making.”

Jakob Egg Office of the Tyrolean Government, Department of Regional Development, Sustainability and Climate Coordination
“En‑ROADS generates vibrant discussion, where everyone learns something new, no matter how immersed in the climate space they are.”

Hans Peter Lankes Managing Director and Deputy Chief Executive, ODI, Visiting Professor of Practice, Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment
“The simulation fosters dialogue between decision-makers in different sectors, helping them to carve out the roles each can play in meeting shared climate goals.”

Cherie Nursalim Special Advisor on Climate for the Government of Indonesia, Coordinating Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Investments, Vice Chairman, Giti Group
“When [my students] see how their decisions can shape global outcomes, it sparks a deeper sense of responsibility and possibility.”

Victoria Charles Professor of Sustainable Technologies and Systems, Santa Monica College, UCLA Extension Sustainability Program
“En‑ROADS is an invaluable tool for fostering greater understanding, shared responsibility, and meaningful collaboration.”

Sandy Glanfield Program Manager, Reboot the Future

Bring the Climate Action Simulation to the policy and business leaders you work with.

We provide experiences to leaders through our own engagements, via En‑ROADS Climate Ambassadors, and as part of the MIT Climate Pathways Project.

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The Climate Action Simulation game was developed by Climate Interactive, MIT Sloan School of Management, UMass Lowell Climate Change Initiative, and ESB Business School.