6 research outputs found
Combining role-play with interactive simulation to motivate informed climate action: Evidence from the World Climate simulation
Climate change communication efforts grounded in the information deficit model have largely failed to close the gap between scientific and public understanding of the risks posed by climate change. In response, simulations have been proposed to enable people to learn for themselves about this complex and politically charged topic. Here we assess the impact of a widely-used simulation, World Climate, which combines a socially and emotionally engaging role-play with interactive exploration of climate change science through the C-ROADS climate simulation model. Participants take on the roles of delegates to the UN climate negotiations and are challenged to create an agreement that meets international climate goals. Their decisions are entered into C-ROADS, which provides immediate feedback about expected global climate impacts, enabling them to learn about climate change while experiencing the social dynamics of negotiations. We assess the impact of World Climate by analyzing pre- and post-survey results from >2,000 participants in 39 sessions in eight nations. We find statistically significant gains in three areas: (i) knowledge of climate change causes, dynamics and impacts; (ii) affective engagement including greater feelings of urgency and hope; and (iii) a desire to learn and do more about climate change. Contrary to the deficit model, gains in urgency were associated with gains in participantsâ desire to learn more and intent to act, while gains in climate knowledge were not. Gains were just as strong among American participants who oppose government regulation of free marketsâa political ideology that has been linked to climate change denial in the USâsuggesting the simulationâs potential to reach across political divides. The results indicate that World Climate offers a climate change communication tool that enables people to learn and feel for themselves, which together have the potential to motivate action informed by science.National Science Foundation (U.S.) (grant DUE-124558)National Science Foundation (U.S.) (grant ICEER-1701062
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Using the lens of assessment this interactive session will provide attendees with resources on how to integrate climate solutions and climate change mitigation tools into any business school discipline and on every level including curriculum, program, or course. We illustrate how academic discipline areas without an explicit environmental or climate science focus can and have to play a fundamental part in transforming our societies to low carbon societies. We will also demonstrate how this transition will in turn benefit many other societal end economic challenges we care about such as reduced poverty, job security and/or inequality. The session will begin with a brief literature review of climate assessment resources. Next, we will offer several case study examples--: an established, award-winning undergraduate capstone module, in existence for over ten years, combining the assessment of climate solutions with a holistic understanding of how all disciplines in business such as accounting, marketing, etc. contribute to climate solutions; principles and tools for feedback and feedforward that help students derive the highest learning value from experiential learning activities; tried and tested guidance on meeting AACBSâ Assurance of Learning (AoL) accreditation requirements and create lasting impact through the integration of climate leadership. We will share assessment tools, approaches, strategies, and good practices that gauge the level of learning at the individual and whole cohort levels. This session is designed for educators from any business school discipline and at any career stage