World Climate Simulation

Learning on negotiation. Facilitation required

Description

The World Climate Simulation, from Climate Interactive, the MIT Sloan Sustainability Initiative, and the UMass Lowell Climate Change Initiative, is an in-person role-playing exercise of the UN climate change negotiations. Through the simulation, participants get to explore the necessary speed and level of action that nations must take to address global climate change. At the heart of the experience is the use of the interactive C-ROADS simulator, which is used to rapidly analyze the results of the game play.
For Facilitators:
  1. World Climate Facilitator Guide: Instruction manual covering key concepts, preparation, setup, scripts, and debrief techniques.
  2. Presentation Slides: Instructions, background info, and climate impact data for participants.
  3. Supplemental Slides: Additional slides for optional inclusion in presentations.
  4. C-ROADS Simulator: Computer simulator supporting the simulation and assessing participant pledges.
For Online Gameplay:
  1. Tips for Facilitating an Online Event: Guidance for leading the game in a virtual setting.
  2. Online Worksheet: Assigning roles, providing briefing sheets, and virtual backgrounds.
  3. Supplemental Slides for Zoom Mechanics: Orientation slides for Zoom software.
  4. Online Proposal Forms: Excel sheet for tracking team proposals online.
Materials for Participants:
  1. Quick Download: Includes briefing materials, proposal forms, and table labels (3-Region & 6-Region).
  2. Briefing Statements: Background info for assigned roles (3-Region and 6-Region versions) and additional roles.
    • 3 Region: Developed Nations, Developing A Nations, Developing B Nations.
    • 6 Region: United States, European Union, Other Developed Nations, China, India, Other Developing Nations.
    • Additional Groups: Climate Activists, Fossil Fuel Lobbyists, Journalists, United States Climate Alliance.
  3. Proposal Form: Given to each group for demonstrating proposed actions.
  4. Table Cards: Identification cards for each group (3-Region, 6-Region, Additional Groups).
  1. Divide the participants into the groups
  2. Assign the roles
  3. Distribute the print-outs
  4. Give the initial briefing
  5. Negotiate!
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