# Climate Gaming Video games function as educational platforms for climate change awareness. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Jan 25, 2018 | Category: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/environmental-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/climate-gaming ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.8/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Climate Gaming trend? **Climate Gaming:** Video game platforms are using their fundamentally immersive nature to teach players about the impacts of, and various solutions to, climate change. This emerging shift could have an impact on the mitigation of some of climate change's consequences, largely due to it being served on a platform that directly targets the age groups that will be most affected by this global issue. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Mar 2, 2016 to Jan 23, 2018 - Published: Jan 25, 2018 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Prosumerism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/prosumerism) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Climate Gaming trend ### Climate Change Games Video game platforms are using their fundamentally immersive nature to teach players about the impacts of, and various solutions to, climate change. ### Educational Environmental Games Video games are increasingly being used for educational purposes; by providing engaging and informative gameplay, they can target the age groups that will be most affected by global environmental issues. ### Green Urban Planning Games Environmental video games often focus on promoting sustainability in urban planning, helping people explore the issue of space and finite resources in innovative new ways. ## What the Climate Gaming trend means for industry ### For Gaming Industry Game developers have an opportunity to create innovative and informative games that can educate players about global environmental issues. ### For Education Industry Video games are being used as educational tools to help students learn about the environment and sustainability in new ways. ### For Environmental Industry Environmental organizations and agencies can use video games as a tool for promoting sustainability and encouraging people to get involved in conservation efforts. ## Workshop question How can your brand incorporate immersive forms of education, either for its business or for the causes it supports, into its products/services or campaigns? ## Trend signals for Climate Gaming Trend score 3.8 out of 10, from popularity 60%, activity 47%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 60% - Activity: 47% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Climate Gaming trend 6 featured examples from Mar 2, 2016 to Jan 23, 2018. - [Urban Planning Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-growth): The Block'hood Video Game Encourages Thinking About Sustainable Growth (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The video game industry has an opportunity to expand into the educational gaming space while promoting awareness of sustainability. - [Climate Change Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/environmental-game): 'ECO' is an Environmental Game for Children by Strange Loop Games (Category: Eco) Implication: The climate change video game trend offers an opportunity for major gaming companies to create more educational video games for children. - [Green Urban Planning Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-climate-architect): Urban Climate Architect Lets Players Build and Protect Their City (Category: Eco) Implication: The development and utilization of educational video games fits into the growing industry of edtech, providing new ways to engage students in learning. - [Game-Powered Conservation Efforts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/to-the-last-tree-standing): 'To The Last Tree Standing' was a Unique Ecological Mission (Category: Tech) Implication: Developing educational content and platforms that utilize video games to teach about environmental conservation. - [Microscopic Exploration Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exploration-game): The Viva Ex Vivo Game Requires You To Navigate Microscopic Threats (Category: Tech) Implication: The gaming industry can explore the potential for creating more exploration games that integrate biology principles and microscopic environments. - [Environmental Ninja Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-runner): Carbon Runner is an Endless Runner Video Game About Climate Change (Category: Eco) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate educational content and sustainability messages into video game development to create engaging and informative experiences. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Eco - [Jewel-Toned Fall Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quince-silk) - [Compostable Coffee Pucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-coffee-pucks) - [Intelligent Private Grids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ara-core-powers) - [Compact Electric Family MPVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-electric-family-mpvs) All articles: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco)