‘Serious’ game looks at coastal climate change
‘Serious’ game looks at coastal climate change
‘Serious’ game looks at coastal climate change
May, 13, 2025
Summary
The Future Coasts Aotearoa game, launched in New Zealand, lets players experience the long-term impacts of climate change—like sea-level rise and flooding—through role-play in coastal and lowland communities. Designed as a serious game, it simulates complex adaptation decisions using real science and encourages repeat play to explore different outcomes. By collecting anonymous data on player choices, researchers aim to model human behavior in response to climate challenges. The game supports education and policy-making by offering insight into community responses. Developed as part of NIWA’s five-year research program, it empowers citizens to help shape resilient coastal futures through interactive learning.
Reference
Carbon News. (2025, May 13). ‘Serious’ game looks at coastal climate change. Carbon News. https://www.carbonnews.co.nz/news/34402/serious‑game‑looks‑at‑coastal‑climate‑change