Strategic Emission-Reducing Games

Solving global warming takes more than just trees

The Financial Times has unveiled The Climate Game, an immersive experience designed to engage players in tackling one of the world’s most pressing challenges: climate change. In this interactive simulation, players assume the role of Global Minister for Future Generations, where they are entrusted with making critical decisions to secure a sustainable future for the planet.

The primary objective of The Climate Game is to reduce global carbon dioxide emissions from their current level of 36 billion tonnes per year to net zero by 2050, a goal aligned with the international climate agenda. Players must also address reducing other harmful greenhouse gases, such as methane, which significantly accelerates global warming.

In addition to managing emissions, players are responsible for balancing the protection of people, nature, and the economy, ensuring that their strategies benefit the environment and support livelihoods, ecosystems, and sustainable jobs. The game challenges users to create a future where the planet remains habitable, navigating the complexities of climate policy, renewable energy adoption, and economic development.