Although most people in the UK are worried about climate change, disagreement about what to do can be polarising, especially at Christmas when norms around travel, presents and waste are at the forefront of people’s attention. People who are concerned about climate change and environmental sustainability can feel separated from family and friends who don’t want to engage in difficult conversations. We think games can help.
Research on game design and climate action shows that games could be a playful way to stimulate non-threatening conversations that make sense of climate change, promote learning and engage the imagination. Games could point to social, political and economic responses while highlighting the importance of urgent action.
