UNDP Results | Gaming for Climate and Nature

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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.

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October 2025

August 2025

September 2024

Have you ever played a game that included environmental or nature related themes?

(Single Choice)

66.03 %

Yes

17.29 %

No

16.68 %

Not sure

What kind of messages did you notice in that game?

(Multiple Choice)

45.95 %

Protecting animals or nature

26.95 %

Climate change awareness

26.67 %

Recycling / waste reduction

24.28 %

Saving energy or resources

17.62 %

None of the above

10.76 %

Other

Which of these options best describes your view of games?

(Single Choice)

40.3 %

Games can support public understanding of climate and environmental policy

32.07 %

Games are mostly just for entertainment

17.93 %

Games shouldn’t deal with issues that can get political

9.7 %

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)

28.76 %

Maybe

28.74 %

No

22.44 %

Yes

20.06 %

Not sure

Video games can help me learn how to be involved in politics or civil society actions.

(Single Choice)

37.73 %

Neutral

26.2 %

Agree

12.95 %

Disagree

11.96 %

Strongly disagree

11.16 %

Strongly agree

Games could be a space to share my opinions on climate and nature policies.

(Single Choice)

34.84 %

Neutral

30.26 %

Agree

12.59 %

Strongly agree

11.44 %

Disagree

10.87 %

Strongly disagree

I believe that global cooperation can make a difference for the planet.

(Single Choice)

35.95 %

Agree

34.18 %

Strongly agree

21.76 %

Neutral

4.08 %

Strongly disagree

4.03 %

Disagree

I feel anxious about our planet's environment.

(Single Choice)

35.4 %

Agree

31.14 %

Neutral

22.33 %

Strongly agree

6.02 %

Disagree

5.11 %

Strongly disagree

People like me can influence what the government does about climate change or destruction of nature.

(Single Choice)

35.44 %

Neutral

30.11 %

Agree

14.82 %

Strongly agree

11.8 %

Disagree

7.83 %

Strongly disagree

Working together, citizens can make a difference for the environment and the planet.

(Single Choice)

40.1 %

Agree

31.31 %

Strongly agree

21.43 %

Neutral

3.71 %

Strongly disagree

3.45 %

Disagree

What is your gender?

(Single Choice)

73.13 %

Male

15.03 %

Female

9.27 %

Prefer not to say

2.57 %

Non-binary

How old are you?

(Single Choice)

59.95 %

36 to 59

16.97 %

18 to 35

13.93 %

60 or over

6.55 %

Prefer not to say

2.6 %

13 to 17

How old were you when you left education?

(Single Choice)

43.99 %

20 or over

23.54 %

17 to 19

11.96 %

Prefer not to say

9.56 %

Still in education

7 %

12 to 16

2.45 %

Under 12

1.5 %

Never went to school

How would you characterize your household's economic situation?

(Single Choice)

26.48 %

Managing carefully

24.85 %

Doing well

17.85 %

Prefer not to say

17.72 %

Comfortable, no concerns

13.1 %

Not so well