SOCIAL E-GAME
The Just Transition Challenge
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Background
Just Transition aims to balance climate action with social justice. It recognises that while we must rapidly reduce emissions and adapt to climate impacts, the transition affects people differently, especially those who are already socially or economically disadvantaged. Just transition is following holistically ecological, social, economic and institutional principles.

This e‑game uses fictional, reality‑inspired but simplified scenarios. Players make strategic choices that spark discussion. There are no right or wrong answers — but every decision changes the game’s outcome.

Role &
Project Aim
The NEXTGEN ACTION FUND promotes environmental health, human rights, and social inclusion. It supports net‑zero transitions in African economies, protects ecosystems and livelihoods, and empowers climate‑affected youth. It aims to reduce emissions while advancing development and now plans to integrate just‑transition principles.

In this game you look at 5 aspects of a just transition program you are supporting in the fictional country of Lumanaya and each of them needs a decision from your side.

Game Rules
During the game you – the board of the foundation - must take decisions related to five initiatives you are supporting.
Please consider how your decision has an influence on
Game Goal
To ensure a well-balanced strategy for a just transition, giving equal attention to all contributing factors.
Your starting points are:
Environmental points 30
Social points 30
Economic points 30
Institutional points 30
Your
Team Name
Enter your name or the name of your team:
Decision 01
Initial Assessments
A government–NGO consortium in Lumanaya submitted a project you approved. Before implementation, you plan two assessments:
  • Climate and disaster risk
  • Net‑zero pathway aligned with the country’s NDC

Your upcoming decisions will determine the project’s direction.

Decision 01
Areas Previous Result Current
Environmental sustainability
Social sustainability
Economic sustainability
Institutional sustainability
Decision 02
New Opportunities for Youth
A partner organization trains youth in green‑energy and sustainable‑tourism skills. But after training, many stay in cities for better salaries, leaving rural agriculture and tourism value chain without skilled workers. In the mid‑term review, the organization asks you to help design a strategy to bring young professionals back. You decide to:
Decision 02
Areas Previous Result Current
Environmental sustainability
Social sustainability
Economic sustainability
Institutional sustainability
Decision 03
Sustainable Tourism
Sustainable tourism in Lumayana is booming, creating thousands of jobs and reducing youth unemployment. To sustain growth, the government proposes expanding the airport and building new resorts, inviting your foundation to co‑invest — even offering the name “NEXTGEN ACTION PARADISE.”
At your strategy meeting, you must choose between two options:
Decision 03
Areas Previous Result Current
Environmental sustainability
Social sustainability
Economic sustainability
Institutional sustainability
Decision 04
Renewable Energy
Lumanaya introduced subsidies for e‑cars and e‑bikes, built charging stations, and banned fuel engines, rapidly boosting e‑mobility. But power demand has tripled, while renewable supply lags due to grid delays. The government now asks your foundation to help fix this energy bottleneck.
Decision 04
Areas Previous Result Current
Environmental sustainability
Social sustainability
Economic sustainability
Institutional sustainability
Decision 05
Net-Zero Goals
A mid-term evaluation finds some Lumayana projects do not achieve the necessary emission reduction and climate protection impact and recommends corrective measures to align with net‑zero goals. After discussing this with the Board, you consider two options:
Decision 05
Areas Previous Result Current
Environmental sustainability
Social sustainability
Economic sustainability
Institutional sustainability
Final Score
The project comes to an end after six years. Your result:
 Environmental points
Social points
Economic points
Institutional points

Your final score after assessing the balance of the distribution of points within the four sustainability areas is:

Your Profile
Your sustainability focus:

You emphasize the environmental dimension of a just transition.

You place strong importance on the social dimension of a just transition.

You prioritize the economic dimension of a just transition.

You value the institutional and governance aspects of a just transition.

Scoreboard
Your score:
Position: 1
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Game complete!
Thank you for playing and for exploring what it takes to navigate a just transition!
Concept: Felix Boos, Dorothea Wawrinka, Christina Aebischer, Peterson Paul
Game design: Absolutist, Ukraine 2026
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