Eco games night

A fun, thought-provoking and educational evening, with three collaborative eco games led by experienced facilitators.
About this Event

Join us at Zerodegrees for an interactive evening exploring sustainability through a choice of three collaborative games:

- Discover the science behind climate change, connect the causes and impacts and work together to identify meaningful solutions

- Explore the complex web of life and understand how ecosystems, human activity and biodiversity are interconnected

- Step back and look at the bigger picture to uncover the root causes of today’s sustainability challenges and explore ways towards a more sustainable future

The games combine systems thinking, creativity and collective intelligence in a fun and engaging way.

The session will be facilitated by local experts Paul Cooper, Ruth Dobson, Giorgio Graffino and Rosie Deane.

Come along, connect with others and see sustainability challenges from a new perspective.

Zerodegrees are kindly allowing us to use their upstairs events space and providing a free half pint or soft drink for everyone. Please consider buying some own food to enjoy during the evening to thank them for their hospitality.

About our facilitators

Paul Cooper, Strategy and Delivery Director at Climate Fresk

Paul is a key member of Climate Fresk's UK team, helping to guide the next stage of development and ensuring it stays true to its mission and vision

He is also an outdoor instructor at Path Hill Outdoors, working with young people who find mainstream education a challenge. Alongside this, he's a self-employed strategy and marketing consultant, with a special interest in supporting start-ups and mission-led organisations.

He was previously a director at Good Growth, where he contributed to an Contributed to an econsultancy best practice guide to brand purpose.

Ruth Dobson, consultant, coach and nature-based facilitator

Ruth has deep expertise in sustainability, strategy, learning and development and generating impact at the intersection of business, people, and the planet.

Her journey into sustainability began during her decade in China where, as a Partner with PwC, she led large-scale teams and advised global companies on complex international projects. During that time she established and lead PwC's Sustainability and Climate Change Client Service in China, from inception to commercial success.

An addition to eco game facilitation, she now offers nature-based learning experiences in the Chilterns and provides advice, facilitation and coaching rooted in nature’s wisdom.

Giorgio Graffino

A former climate change research scientist at the University of Reading, Giorgio has now turned his talents towards science writing. Following a period of freelance science news writing, he has recently joined the Faraday Institution, the UK’s independent institute for electrochemical energy storage research, as Digital Communications Coordinator.

He has an MSc in Science Communication and a PhD in Geological and Earth Sciences.

Rosie Deane

For many years Rosie combined a career as a banking consultant and fintech advisor with teaching yoga and meditation.

After gaining a Masters in Sustainable Development, she worked as ESG Administrator at modular accommodation company Algeco before estabishing What On Earth to provide climate consultancy and training to businesses and educational establishments. She specialises in facilitating environmental workshops, such as Climate Fresk and Biodiversity Collage, to engage employees on their organisation's sustainability journey.

She is also a director at Nature Literacy CIC, a not-for-profit social enterprise dedicated to supporting Biodiversity Collage facilitators and trainers, to expand nature literacy in the UK.