UNDP Results
Explore how PlanetPlay’s gaming community contributes to climate and nature protection. See the latest results shared with the UNDP.
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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.
October 2025
August 2025
September 2024
Have you ever played a game that included environmental or nature related themes?
(Single Choice)
65.74 %
Yes
17.5 %
No
16.76 %
Not sure
What kind of messages did you notice in that game?
(Multiple Choice)
42.66 %
Protecting animals or nature
26.73 %
Climate change awareness
25.72 %
Recycling / waste reduction
25.06 %
Saving energy or resources
19.39 %
None of the above
14.77 %
Other
Which of these options best describes your view of games?
(Single Choice)
38.94 %
Games can support public understanding of climate and environmental policy
32.38 %
Games are mostly just for entertainment
17.7 %
Games shouldn’t deal with issues that can get political
10.98 %
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)
27.3 %
Maybe
27.55 %
No
25.6 %
Yes
19.55 %
Not sure
Video games can help me learn how to be involved in politics or civil society actions.
(Single Choice)
34.96 %
Neutral
27.54 %
Agree
13.18 %
Disagree
12.77 %
Strongly agree
11.55 %
Strongly disagree
Games could be a space to share my opinions on climate and nature policies.
(Single Choice)
33.1 %
Neutral
30.99 %
Agree
13.85 %
Strongly agree
11.63 %
Disagree
10.43 %
Strongly disagree
I believe that global cooperation can make a difference for the planet.
(Single Choice)
35.07 %
Agree
33.56 %
Strongly agree
21.66 %
Neutral
4.94 %
Disagree
4.77 %
Strongly disagree
I feel anxious about our planet's environment.
(Single Choice)
35.16 %
Agree
29.59 %
Neutral
22.41 %
Strongly agree
6.87 %
Disagree
5.97 %
Strongly disagree
People like me can influence what the government does about climate change or destruction of nature.
(Single Choice)
33.43 %
Neutral
30.79 %
Agree
15.75 %
Strongly agree
11.97 %
Disagree
8.06 %
Strongly disagree
Working together, citizens can make a difference for the environment and the planet.
(Single Choice)
39.22 %
Agree
31.36 %
Strongly agree
20.91 %
Neutral
4.28 %
Disagree
4.23 %
Strongly disagree
What is your gender?
(Single Choice)
73.63 %
Male
14.56 %
Female
9.07 %
Prefer not to say
2.74 %
Non-binary
How old are you?
(Single Choice)
54.29 %
36 to 59
19.3 %
18 to 35
12.76 %
60 or over
6.89 %
13 to 17
6.76 %
Prefer not to say
How old were you when you left education?
(Single Choice)
41.82 %
20 or over
22.76 %
17 to 19
11.85 %
Prefer not to say
10.76 %
Still in education
7.64 %
12 to 16
3.62 %
Under 12
1.55 %
Never went to school
How would you characterize your household's economic situation?
(Single Choice)
25.41 %
Managing carefully
25.19 %
Doing well
18.28 %
Comfortable, no concerns
17.91 %
Prefer not to say
13.21 %
Not so well
