Designing and evaluating a public engagement activity about sea level rise

12 March 2025

The authors developed and evaluated a board game about sea level rise to engage young adults. They found that the game positively influenced participants' perceptions of their impact on sea level rise, regardless of their prior familiarity with science. This study suggests that interactive and relatable activities can effectively engage audiences on climate issues, highlighting the potential for similar approaches in public science communication.


Please also read the press release by Utrecht University.

Designing and evaluating a public engagement activity about sea level rise
Nieske Vergunst, Tugce Varol, and Erik van Sebille
Geosci. Commun., 8, 67–80, https://doi.org/10.5194/gc-8-67-2025, 2025

Contact: Nieske Vergunst (n.l.vergunst@uu.nl)