What is
the phusicos nbs
Simulation?
about
The PHUSICOS NBS simulation is a multiplayer browser-based, online simulation that focuses on the challenges related to the implementation of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) for disaster risk reduction.
In the simulation, participants take on multiple stakeholder roles with unique values, worldviews, and interests. Different solutions to reduce risk are presented to the players, who discuss the options taking into consideration a variety of nature-based solutions, co-benefits and potential trade-offs.
The simulation places emphasis on the negotiations that occur between stakeholders during the decision-making process to implement nature-based solutions or alternative solutions.
Why nature-based solutions?
Nature-based solutions are cost-effective measures for climate adaptation, biodiversity and risk mitigation that are inspired by nature and supported by natural processes. They not only reduce risks from extreme weather events, but they have co-benefits that promote sustainable development goals.
The PHUSICOS NBS simulation demonstrates the benefits of NBS while aiming to capture the complex governance settings in which decisions on gray- and green disaster risk reduction solutions are discussed, negotiated, funded and implemented.
How does the PHUSICOS NBS Simulation work?
The PHUSICOS NBS Simulation was created for the use of networks of NBS experts, practitioners, as well as stakeholders,, decision-makers, and business representatives.
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Participants & Roles
Players have the opportunity to prioritize problems, plan and implement solutions, and solve conflicts via negotiations and dialogue. Together, they creatively experiment and test risk reduction options, after which they instantly receive feedback on the outcomes of their decisions.
benefits
Real world testing
The tool simulates the governance setting in which NBS solutions are discussed and negotiated amongst stakeholders who have varying interests and worldviews.
Challenging
Participants leave their comfort zone and step into someone else’s shoes.
Real world testing
Role playing enables players to experience a situation where often opposing worldviews and goals are represented.
Participatory
Socio-ecological social simulations, or serious games, are a participatory process where a group of participants collectively explore a complex reality and complex challenges.
How to play the simulation?
The webinar hosted by the PHUSICOS Project gives an overview of the PHUSICOS NBS Simulation. It explains how social simulations offer a practical participatory approach where participants collectively engage with complex challenges and realities, serving as valuable learning tools. It also presents the objectives of the PHUSICOS NBS Simulation and demonstrates how to moderate the game.
Want to know more about the PHUSICOS NBS Simulation?
Do you want to moderate workshops with the simulation kit?
If you have any questions regarding the PHUSICOS NBS Simulation, contact us using the contact form.
the project
PHUSICOS’ excellence relies on a strong transdisciplinary consortium of partners with wide expertise and long experience, including public authorities, research institutes and universities as well as private enterprises.
designers
Michalina Kulakowska
Juliette Martin
Joanne Bayer
Piotr Magnuszewski
Michalina Kulakowska
Aleksandra Solinska-Nowak
Hubert Brychczyński
Władysław Zołoto
Bartosz Naprawa
PHUSICOS project consortium
Karolina Gajecka
Magdalena Liszka
Jakub Damurski
CONTACT us
The PHUSICOS project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No. 776681.
