UNDP Results | Gaming for Climate and Nature
Explore how PlanetPlay’s gaming community contributes to climate and nature protection. See the latest results shared with the UNDP.
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Play2Act is a global in-game survey inviting players to share how gaming can support climate action and nature protection. Whether you're a casual gamer or a lifelong player, your voice matters.
Thousands have already joined in—and the results are making waves. Responses are analyzed by leading academics through the EU/UKRI-funded GREAT project and shared with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to guide real-world environmental efforts. Keep an eye out for Play2Act in your favorite games, and be part of the change.
October 2025
August 2025
September 2024
Have you ever played a game that included environmental or nature related themes?
(Single Choice)
73.29 %
Yes
13.7 %
No
13.01 %
Not sure
What kind of messages did you notice in that game?
(Multiple Choice)
51.75 %
Protecting animals or nature
34.27 %
Recycling / waste reduction
33.57 %
Climate change awareness
30.77 %
Saving energy or resources
16.08 %
None of the above
10.49 %
Other
Which of these options best describes your view of games?
(Single Choice)
40.42 %
Games can support public understanding of climate and environmental policy
31.21 %
Games are mostly just for entertainment
15.6 %
Games shouldn’t deal with issues that can get political
12.77 %
Games could help make political decisions more transparent
If politicians used video games to share their climate plans, would you be more likely to take an interest or get involved?
(Single Choice)
36.43 %
Yes
30.71 %
Maybe
16.43 %
No
16.43 %
Not sure
Video games can help me learn how to be involved in politics or civil society actions.
(Single Choice)
34.54 %
Agree
33.09 %
Neutral
17.27 %
Strongly agree
7.91 %
Disagree
7.19 %
Strongly disagree
Games could be a space to share my opinions on climate and nature policies.
(Single Choice)
32.15 %
Agree
25.71 %
Strongly agree
25 %
Neutral
11.43 %
Disagree
5.71 %
Strongly disagree
I believe that global cooperation can make a difference for the planet.
(Single Choice)
40.58 %
Strongly agree
34.06 %
Agree
13.04 %
Neutral
8.7 %
Disagree
3.62 %
Strongly disagree
I feel anxious about our planet's environment.
(Single Choice)
43.79 %
Agree
24.82 %
Strongly agree
18.98 %
Neutral
6.57 %
Disagree
5.84 %
Strongly disagree
People like me can influence what the government does about climate change or destruction of nature.
(Single Choice)
34.06 %
Neutral
30.43 %
Agree
20.29 %
Strongly agree
9.42 %
Disagree
5.8 %
Strongly disagree
Working together, citizens can make a difference for the environment and the planet.
(Single Choice)
47.44 %
Strongly agree
34.31 %
Agree
12.41 %
Neutral
3.65 %
Strongly disagree
2.19 %
Disagree
What is your gender?
(Single Choice)
59.12 %
Female
25.55 %
Male
10.95 %
Prefer not to say
4.38 %
Non-binary
How old are you?
(Single Choice)
65.69 %
18 to 35
19.71 %
36 to 59
8.76 %
13 to 17
5.11 %
Prefer not to say
0.73 %
60 or over
How old were you when you left education?
(Single Choice)
30.14 %
20 or over
27.21 %
17 to 19
20.59 %
Still in education
12.5 %
Prefer not to say
5.15 %
12 to 16
2.94 %
Under 12
1.47 %
Never went to school
How would you characterize your household's economic situation?
(Single Choice)
13.97 %
Doing well
30.15 %
Managing carefully
22.06 %
Comfortable, no concerns
16.91 %
Doing badly
16.91 %
Prefer not to say
