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imulations learn more for more videos about our social and policy simulations visit our youtube channel social simulations are experiential processes where a group of participants collectively explores a complex reality complex problems require solutions that respect the laws of nature and the needs of people bringing together diverse stakeholders in a safe space is essential to exploring various solutions and testing their viability this is why we design and implement social simulations it is social because it requires the participation of real people who represent different groups and organizations we call it a simulation because it represents a carefully selected real world situation or a process enabling participants to actively operate its key elements and make claims about how they work this simulated reality is created through the use of game elements roles problem cards pictures tokens boards etc how do social simulations work all types of social simulations created by the centre for systems solutions offer a combination of science based and relational problem solving they include game like elements to structure communication and feedback mechanisms to trigger reflection and deep learning for a few hours stakeholders with various experiences and values take on specific roles either mock or real representing different sectors e g research administration business ngos they interact with each other in a shared safe environment that reflects key aspects of the real world in this simulated reality they have a chance to find solutions to real problems confront opposing views and solve conflicts via negotiations and dialogue together they creatively test new approaches and instantly face the outcomes of their decisions the conversations that occur and the pathways that appear while using simulation enable participants to expand and revise their worldviews they help surface misconceptions and trigger dialogue and experimentation the common experience eliminates barriers among diverse parties enhancing trust and understanding with an increased flow of information participants find it easier to build a shared language and act together towards a common cause the resulting mind shift leads to creative inclusive and resilient solutions as well as inspires to change and action in the real world a special type of social simulation a policy simulation also known as policy exercise may also be used to explore real policy issues unlike social simulations that apply role playing and stylized settings policy simulations require that participants assume their real life roles work with real world data and operate within their own cultural contexts see our policy simulations portfolio areas of application achieving sustainable development goals adapting to and mitigating climate change responsible resource management transforming the energy sector advancing individual and social well being or creating resilient communities are just a few examples of the complex problems for which social simulations can be used they provide a testing ground where educators sustainability professionals and policymakers can collaboratively set out future options and a path for getting there our social simulations provide a wide array of applications in the following areas sustainable development goals we help navigate complex interactions between the global goals and show potential ways for achieving a more sustainable future for all disaster risk management resilience hazards only become disasters when we fail to prepare for them we teach how to address vulnerability and become more resilient natural resources management biodiversity and ecosystem services scarce natural resources require that we use them wisely and without harm to fragile ecosystems we explore strategies for effective resource management energy transition energy transition is a must but how to ensure it is just inclusive and secure we assist you on the way to a carbon neutra l future water management water governance is a difficult task where a number of actors and interests collide l et s face this challenge together nexus water energy food environment we highlight multiple links between water energy and food domains promoting an integrated view on global security climate change we inspire others to change their lifestyles give up overconsumption and become more conscious and climate neutral cultural and natural heritage we appreciate cultural and natural heritage as assets that help us maintain market competitiveness stay self reliant and resilient sustainable business we believe that responsible business is the foundation of a fair and inclusive global community be green and great at the same time democracy and civil society we demonstrate how to collectively shape our complex global reality to make it more democratic and transparent portfolio see the simulations we ve created pathways of change developed as part of the strategic planning process in the plus change project this workshop method invites participants to co create pathways toward more sustainable land use by identifying barriers to progress and exploring practical solutions it helps turn long term visions into implementable strategies solevento social simulation designed to support the capability building programme offered as part of the netzerocities project this interactive workshop allows participants to experience tensions and tradeoffs that cities face when implementing energy retrofits for buildings and transitioning to clean energy powering the world simulation powering the world simulation is designed to support those shaping the future of energy systems from public sector leaders to private sector innovators it provides a unique opportunity to deeply engage with the complexities of energy transitions and sustainability transformations food alert the food alert initiative adapts stress testing methods to food system security challenges with a policy simulation approach it focuses on the resilience of eu food systems uncovering cross sectoral or transboundary risks that more fragmented approaches might miss planned relocation an immersive role play exploring collective relocation from climate risk related areas participants face complex decisions about timing resources and governance while representing interconnected communities and institutions tales of carbonia a multiplayer negotiation simulation game supporting a just energy transition players take on diverse stakeholder roles in a fictional coal region making decisions and negotiating resources over a multi year transition scenario pathways of change developed as part of the strategic planning process in the plus change project this workshop method invites participants to co create pathways toward more sustainable land use by identifying barriers to progress and exploring practical solutions it helps turn long term visions into implementable strategies solevento social simulation designed to support the capability building programme offered as part of the netzerocities project this interactive workshop allows participants to experience tensions and tradeoffs that cities face when implementing energy retrofits for buildings and transitioning to clean energy powering the world simulation powering the world simulation is designed to support those shaping the future of energy systems from public sector leaders to private sector innovators it provides a unique opportunity to deeply engage with the complexities of energy transitions and sustainability transformations food alert the food alert initiative adapts stress testing methods to food system security challenges with a policy simulation approach it focuses on the resilience of eu food systems uncovering cross sectoral or transboundary risks that more fragmented approaches might miss planned relocation an immersive role play exploring collective relocation from climate risk related areas participants face complex decisions about timing resources and governance while representing interconnected communities and institutions see more usage social simulations can be used in the process of strategy development policy simulations provide an opportunity to look into possible future developments while addressing urgent problems based on a real world situation and empirical data they engage important stakeholders in a collaborative process of building a realistic yet simplified representation of their specific challenge organizational change social simulations improve communication and cooperation within and between teams participants exercise their negotiation skills to reach compromises and collaborate for a common cause which leads to their commitment to implement a shared vision education capacity building engaged in an experience that feels real participants retain more information and learn faster social simulations turn classrooms into safe learning environments that allow students to test their assumptions and knowledge and make mistakes without bearing their real costs research support experiments social simulations can be applied to run experiments in different fields including economics sociology psychology and others using a programmed interface and a wide array of settings helps the researcher to create a controlled environment for experimentation and to include different experimental treatments the tools were used within many workshops conferences and courses all over the world we created them for formal education public policy scientists businesses artists ngos we encourage you to contact us and easily learn how to use one of our social simulations see available courses we can also create a simulation related to one of the sustainable development goals or deliver a workshop tailored to your audience together we can create a valuable experience we look forward to becoming your project partner learn more about our organization centre for systems solutions contact us recommendations what our recipients say about social simulations in the game we covered individual decision making or collective decision making on risk and uncertainty i think we all learnt that it has to be both we have to think about our own good income good education for us for our families at the same time we have to think about our collective wellbeing so i think it was a big success it was fun for both the teachers and the students reinhard mechler iiasa risk policy and vulnerability program deputy director iiasa the game is great for consulting company teams or for businesses that are working towards and trading in the sustainable development field the game creates good opportunities for insight into how business is transforming it can help enrich the dialogue with business related to public private partnerships gillian martin mehers founder of bright green learning atadore sarl bright green learning i participated in the game and found it to be engaging fun and surprisingly useful to understand given a relatively brief period of time some of the collaboration challenges that individuals and organizations confront in working together in policy contexts prof alan tomkins director university of nebraska public policy center university of nebraska public policy center energy transformation will only be a success if we find a way of getting everybody on board playing the energy game helped me experience how to create mutual understanding of seemingly opposing roles the playful joint fact finding made one thing clear we have to cooperate to find feasible answers to the burning challenges jacob bilabel thema 1 founder thema 1 half way through the first round of the game i was totally immersed pipes public infrastructure participatory engagement simulation is a realistic exciting and fun way to explore the challenges associated with aging and failing civic infrastructure playing just a few rounds of pipes made me realize that my typical approach to decision making can affect other stakeholders in ways that i did not realize dr adam zwickle assistant professor michigan state university michigan state university using the game for training students was really helpful the complexity of achieving all sdgs at the same time in different countries became vividly clear the students recognised the high relevance of communication and networking on an international level and the importance of broad and sound systems knowledge matthias wanner research fellow and phd student wuppertal institut the very strong side of the game is that it makes you live these problems of each party which occur in water management practice hence it is an experience rather than just talk about issues like this which makes one more deeply understand the problems about water management it is also a very good side of it that one can get these experiences as different actors of the society therefore it gives you a broader perspective on the problems dr zsolt kozma assistant lecturer budapest university of technology and economics articles news find some interesting content paratus exploration from solo decisions to shared disaster response paratus key takeways from serious games workshop for stakeholders save the future a long termism experiment how to learn urban sustainability through a simulation see more we create social simulations for recipients all over the world european commission the world s future oecd the world s future ey ernst young green great african development bank nexus game al sayer group green great estonian ministry of environment energy transition game european forum alpbach the world s future bengaluru quest indilemma forest risk about that forest international institute for applied systems analysis many games osce ministerial council indilemma european forum alpbach and vienna university of economy and business lords of the valley boku centre for development research cdr climate society game stockholm environment institute gifts of culture wuppertal institute energy transition game goethe institut lords of the valley michigan state university pipes public infrastructure participatory engagement simulation wageningen university research centre gifts of culture zurich flood resilience alliance flood resilience game zurich flood resilience alliance flood resilience game human and environment linkage programme lords of the valley forest risk ey green great university of colorado forest game university of colorado forest game energy transitions game ey green great siconect lords of the valley dresden nexus conference nexus game educen final conference cultural memory game whole world is a single flower conference climate society southern african systems analysis centre sasac nexus game international institute for applied systems analysis and egyptian academy of scientific research and technology asrt nexus game international institute for applied systems analysis nexus game accurent project workshop energy 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