People from diverse backgrounds and skill levels have successfully organized the Preserving Paradise Simulation. With some preparation, you can facilitate this interactive exercise that allows participants to explore the actions required to tackle climate challenges.

Interested in learning how to conduct the Preserving Paradise Simulation? Make sure to check out our training program.

How to facilitate the Wasted Paradise Action Simulation

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Preserving Paradise Facilitator Guide – Learn how to lead the Wasted Paradise Action Simulation by using this instruction manual. It will walk you through the whole process of running the WPAS. It includes everything, from preparation and room setup, to sample scripts and debrief techniques.

Presentation Slides – Present these slides to your participants, introducing the topic, the role-play guidelines and background details related to the topic.

Supplemental Slides – A selection of additional slides. Choose to include them in your presentation or not, depending on your preference.

PPS Simulator – Access the PPS Simulator online. It is a essential part of the experience and will will help you to test your participants proposed strategies in real time. Caution! You need an online connection to use the Simulator.

Tips for Facilitating an Online Event – Explore our tips on leading a virtual version of the Preserving Paradise Simulation game using an online platform.

Use this Online Worksheet to assign your participants interest groups ahead of time. Provide them with their briefing sheets, and virtual backgrounds. We recommend “copy and pasting” the contents of this sheet to your own version so that you can edit and share with your participants. Delete excess interest groups.

Supplemental Slides for Zoom Mechanics – Add these slides to your slide deck if you are presenting the Wasted Paradise online using Zoom to help orient participants to the Zoom software controls. Disclaimer: Copyright by Climate Interactive

Online Proposal Forms – Duplicate the information from this web-based Excel sheet and paste it into your own file for the purpose of monitoring team proposals during the simulation.

Briefing Statements –To provide background information used to orient participants in a Wasted Paradise Action Simulation to their assigned roles. You can choose to use the 3 interest groups or the 6 interest groups briefings based on the size of your group and the time allotted. The 3 interest groups version is good for small groups (6-18 people) or for large events with less time, whereas the 6 interest groups version enables greater engagement by all participants.

Proposal Form – To be handed out to each group in order for participants to demonstrate their proposed actions.

Control Panel – Print out, so that participants have full information about all the levers available.

Table Cards –To print and place on tables to identify each group. 3 Interest Groups Table Cards, 6 Interest Groups Table Cards

Check out these extra documents that can help you understand the game better and help you with the facilitation. These extra documents give you more info and background, making the game even more interesting. Dive into the game’s details with these helpful materials.