SIMULATION MODELS
Climate Interactive creates interactive, easy-to-use, and scientifically rigorous simulations that enable people to see connections, play out scenarios, and see what works to address the biggest challenges we face. Our simulations are built using the long tradition of system dynamics modeling out of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. All of our simulations are created out of a common set of principles, and are:
THINKING-, LEARNING-, AND ACTION-ORIENTED: Our simulations are designed to support conversations in groups who wish to test their assumptions, create customized scenarios, and share their insights with others.
COMPLEMENTARY, NON-COMPETITIVE: Our simulations tend to complement other analysis, like those from more disaggregated models, and are scaled to run on personal computers for widespread use.
TRANSPARENT, OPEN: Equations, assumptions, parameters, and data are accessible and shared.
Focus on Solutions
EN-ROADS
Explore a solutions simulator that models policies for energy, transportation, land use, and new technologies to limit climate change.
Focus on Countries
C-ROADS
Simulate national and regional greenhouse gas reductions for China, US, EU, India and others to meet Paris Agreement targets.
WORKSHOPS & GAMES
As John Sterman says, “Research shows that showing people research doesn’t work,” so we create experiences for people to use our tools with their peers to enable deeper understanding of the systems shaping our world. This approach comes from MIT Sloan School of Management where these types of interactive exercises are used to train top business leaders. Our workshops and games have been used with a wide range of audiences from heads of state to middle school students, and can be run both in-person and using online platforms.
Policy Workshop
Focus on Solutions
EN-ROADS CLIMATE
WORKSHOP
With a group, explore climate solutions — solar, forests, carbon pricing, electric cars and more — in the En-ROADS simulator.
Role-Play Game Focus on Solutions
CLIMATE ACTION
SIMULATION
Lead an engaging role-playing game using En-ROADS where participants are oil executives, activists, heads of state, and others.
Role-Play Game Focus on Countries
WORLD CLIMATE
SIMULATION
Play a mock-UN climate negotiation role-playing game with C-ROADS where participants are US, China, India, EU, and other UN negotiators.
Role-Play Game Focus on Agriculture
AGRITOPIA
As the leaders of “Agritopia”, you’re challenged with deciding national agricultural policy, including land-use, livestock, crop practices, and more.
OTHER TOOLS
Tools for Online Engagement
Check out our resources for online engagement with En-ROADS – explore virtual platforms for the game, the workshop, and more.
The En-ROADS Guided Assignment
Guide students in creating an En-ROADS climate scenario and reflecting on the implications of their decisions using this interactive assignment.
The Climate Pathways Mobile App
The world’s smallest climate simulator! Draw annual global emissions through 2050 to find a pathway to limit warming.
The GREAT Database
Explore our database of Green, Resilient, and Equitable Actions for Transformation – ranging from the global to local scale.
Bathtub Simulation
Explore the relationship between carbon emissions and atmospheric carbon dioxide with this interactive animation.
Have any questions about our tools? Be sure to visit the Climate Interactive Support Desk.