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https://doi.org/10.5194/gc-9-115-2026
https://doi.org/10.5194/gc-9-115-2026
Research article
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27 Feb 2026
Research article |  | 27 Feb 2026

ClimarisQ: What can we learn from playing a game for climate education?

Davide Faranda, Lucas Taligrot, Pascal Yiou, and Nada Caud

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We developed a free online game called ClimarisQ to help people better understand climate change and extreme weather. By playing the game, users learn how decisions about the environment, money, and public opinion affect future risks. We studied how players reacted and found that the game makes climate issues easier to grasp and encourages discussion. This shows that interactive tools like games can support learning and action on climate and environmental challenges.
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