David Durand-Delacre is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at UBC who is offering the opportunity to participate in a Planned Relocation Simulation. This is a tabletop “serious game” that he has been working on for the past year which was designed to raise awareness and stimulate thinking on the long-term, complex, and varied forms of community relocation in the context of disasters and climate change.
It was co-designed with researchers, planners, and community representatives from around the world. The simulation puts participants in the shoes of diverse stakeholders facing the possibility of relocation. You do not need to have any prior knowledge about planned relocation or social simulations to participate. There are likely to have lots of conversations in the debriefing not just about the climate relocation theme, but also about communication, power dynamics, and environmental justice in practice. The simulation will also be interesting to anyone keen to learn more about “serious games”.
The experience is designed to draw out some key questions like:
- When is it time for communities facing climate risks to relocate?
- What are the key elements for a “successful” relocation?
- and most crucially: who gets to decide and how?
What to expect:
- A 3h moderated workshop, including a debriefing to make sense of the experience
- A short survey to fill in before and after (optional but encouraged).
- Snacks and drinks provided.
Dr. Durand-Delacre is offering several possible slots. Please share your availabilities for June 5, 6, 9 and/or 10 at this link. The simulation will then be scheduled based on interest, with the possibility of more than one workshop, depending on interest.
Contact the organizer at david.duranddelacre@ubc.ca with questions.
