Policy

The World Climate Simulation is an interactive role-play of an international climate summit to understand the long-term impacts of global climate reduction negotiations and strategies.
Duration: 2 hours (spread over two class periods). Can be adapted for shorter or longer timeframes.

This lesson introduces students to the fundamentals of climate change policy, focusing on how governments, international organizations, and stakeholders respond to climate change through mitigation and adaptation strategies. Students analyze real-world policy decisions and consider tradeoffs involved in addressing global climate challenges.
Duration: 1–2 class periods (approximately 60–90 minutes total)