Multisolving is by nature a complex process. Here are five important elements to keep in mind. Any effort that mitigates climate change while providing other benefits, like bike paths that reduce emissions from cars and encourage physical activity, is an example of multisolving. We are encouraging policymakers and communities to multisolve for a variety of reasons, but effective multisolving […]
What I Learnt From My First World Climate Simulation
In May, I took part in my first World Climate simulation exercise in Marrakech. We had a diverse group of participants from research institutions, universities, the private sector, youth organizations, and government agencies. While I was intrigued by the scientific rigour behind C-ROADS, the computer model we use in the exercise, the role playing during […]
Why We Multisolve – Emphasizing Co-Benefits in Addressing Climate Change
Policies that work to mitigate climate change can also produce other co-benefits. For example, planting trees in urban areas sequesters carbon dioxide emissions while simultaneously reducing air pollution, beautifying the area, reducing energy use, and stifling noise, among other benefits. With this one investment we can make strides in climate change mitigation, public health, and […]
Ten Strategies For Capturing Multiple Benefits in Climate Action Plans
Hundreds of cities, states, nations, and businesses made pledges in Paris to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. These ten strategies could help make sure that the process of meeting climate goals provides benefits in health, justice, jobs and resilience. Recently, I spoke in a webinar series convened in support of the state of Connecticut’s 2050 climate […]
We Failed in Flint. Here’s How to Avoid Making the Same Mistakes in Climate Policy.
The same four mistakes that led to tragedy in Flint are repeated in other cities and, dangerously, in the realm of global climate policy. To create a just and sustainable world we must learn to recognize and rectify each of them. Mistake #1 – Breaking the feedback loops between those who make decisions and those […]
Video: How Could Paris Climate Talks Ratchet Up To Success?
How could the UN climate talks in Paris next month ratchet up the national plans (INDCs) and succeed in limiting global warming? Drew Jones of Climate Interactive presents scenarios from the C-ROADS simulation and explores how far these contributions get us, and what more is needed to keep warming to within 2° Celsius (3.6°F) of temperature […]
Cultivate Climate Leadership: Lead a Mock-UN Game
Committed leaders are using the World Climate game to inform and inspire climate action. Use our online and in-person trainings this summer to have fun and bring a powerful experience to your class, friends, and community around climate change. This December, world leaders will gather in Paris for a major UN climate summit. Will they get the […]
Hewlett Foundation Awards Climate Interactive Major Grant To Launch User-Friendly Climate and Energy Model
The Hewlett Foundation has awarded Climate Interactive a $200,000 grant to support the research, development, and public release of the simulation En-ROADS. The tool, which builds on the award-winning C-ROADS model, enables people to create and test long-term scenarios for success on climate through a variety of policy and investment levers. With En-ROADS, anyone can explore the […]
Systems Thinking for Climate Action – Online Training Series Takes Off
Since our January launch of The Climate Leader—a series of eleven video lessons on using systems thinking to make a difference on climate change—thousands have participated in the series and more are signing-up every day (you can enroll too). We’ve gotten tons of great feedback about the course. And participants have followed along from all over the […]
Systems Thinking Community Is Working to Create Social and Environmental Change – Here’s What We’ve Noticed Recently
There is a vibrant community of people applying systems thinking to make positive change. We’re excited to share a sampling of some things that we’ve noticed with you – from a six-minute video on systems thinking to a seven-week online course on leadership and global responsibility. Short Video Will Introduce You to Systems Thinking This six-minute video, Finding Leverage – […]