Games are increasingly being used as educational tools to engage and teach players about climate change and sustainability.
Kiley Price reports for Inside Climate News.
In short:
- Minecraft's "Heat Wave Survival" game personifies extreme heat as a dragon, teaching players about heat-related illness prevention.
- A new game under development encourages players to build cities with renewable energy and heat-resilient infrastructure.
- The "Green Game Jam" motivates companies like Sony and Google to incorporate eco-friendly themes into video games.
Key quote:
“As we face the urgent challenges ahead, I believe that such games can play a crucial role in fostering understanding, dialogue and action.”
— Sam Illingworth, game developer and science communications expert at Edinburgh Napier University
Why this matters:
By embedding environmental challenges within popular gaming formats, engaging games can sensitize young minds to the reality of climate change and inspire actionable knowledge. Read more: Earth Day reflections from the next generation.
