Global Goal 13: Climate Action
by Camilla Olsen, Denmark
Description
Water Crisis Challenge is a fun and engaging game that simulates the challenges of water scarcity and distribution.
Form teams: Divide players into groups of 3-4.
Set up the course: Create an obstacle course using cones, ropes, or other equipment.
Water delivery mission: Each team must transport a container of water (e.g., a cup or a water bottle) through the obstacle course.
The challenge: Players must navigate the course carefully, avoiding obstacles and spills.
Water conservation: The team that successfully delivers the most water without spilling wins.
Water Crisis Challenge is a great way to teach children about the importance of water conservation and the challenges faced by communities with limited water resources.
More Play
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Increase the difficulty: Add more challenging obstacles or reduce the amount of water in the container.
Teamwork: Require players to work together to carry the water container or navigate the course.
Time limit: Set a time limit for each team to complete the course.
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Players: Ideally, you'd have 8-12 players for this game. This number allows for a good mix of teams, ensuring enough competition and challenge.
Area: Any size area, indoors or outdoors.
Materials: Balls, cones, hula hoops, benches, stopwatch (or phone timer), water containers, and markers or tape.
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As global temperatures rise, weather patterns become more extreme, leading to more frequent and severe droughts and floods. These events can disrupt water supplies, reduce water quality, and exacerbate water scarcity in many regions. Additionally, rising sea levels can contaminate freshwater sources with saltwater, further limiting access to clean water.
Create Game Situations
Encourage creativity:
Invite players to suggest unique game scenarios and modifications.
Goal-based challenges: Introduce different goals for each team, such as scoring a certain number of goals or completing specific challenges.
Integrating Global Goals:
Goal-based rewards: Implement a system where teams can earn bonus points by stating a Global Goal and how they plan to promote it in their community.
Water break discussions: Use water breaks as opportunities for players to discuss and share their ideas for promoting the Global Goals.
Small-sided games: Encourage players to form smaller teams for easier communication and engagement.
Additional Tips:
Variety is key: Offer a variety of game formats and challenges to keep players engaged.
Flexibility: Be adaptable and willing to adjust the game based on player feedback and preferences.
Community involvement: Encourage players to involve their communities in the game and the Global Goals initiative.