Cohort series

En-ROADS Climate Ambassador Camp 2025

Join our virtual cohort starting July 1. 

Applications close on June 26.
Equip yourself to lead interactive simulation events that shape climate policy and inspire effective climate action.

This month-long training covers the Mastering En-ROADS online course, enhanced with live sessions, group activities, and peer learning—blending climate science, systems thinking, and facilitation skills to help you engage any audience.
 Course format

  • Online, self-paced content with videos, quizzes, and readings
  • Two complementary live sessions per week
 Schedule

  • One month, starting July 1 
  • Time commitment: 4-6 hours per week
 certificate

  • After completing this training and facilitating at least two En-ROADS events, you can apply to become an En-ROADS Climate Ambassador
 Cost and requirements

  • Free! Donations welcome
  • Intermediate English
  • Computer and internet access
  • No experience needed—just passion for climate action
If you are already enrolled in the course and would you like to access Mastering En-ROADS now, click below:

You will learn how to...

  • Identify and explain the key dynamics driving the climate and energy system.

  • Facilitate impactful, hopeful En-ROADS experiences grounded in the best available science.

  • Engage hearts and minds toward climate action and translate science into actionable insights that shape climate strategy.
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This training is ideal for...

  • Policy advisors
  • Business leaders
  • Educators
  • Consultants
  • Climate advocates
  • Anyone curious about high-impact climate solutions

How does it work?

  • Watch the videos and complete the activities at your own pace.
  • Connect with like-minded people from across the world in the community space.
  • Engage your colleagues, friends, or students in what's needed for action on climate change with what you learn.
  • Take advantage of the live sessions, group activities, and enhanced support during ECA Camp.
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En-ROADS Climate Ambassador Camp 2025 Key Dates

  • Applications open: May 22
  • Applications close: June 26
  • Acceptance email and course access: June 27
  • Course timeline: July 1-Aug 1
  • Post-course: This course is just the beginning of your journey. If you’re pursuing the En-ROADS Climate Ambassador Certification, complete the course and facilitate at least two En-ROADS events.


Live Sessions and Course Schedule

Join us for live sessions twice a week in July, which will include interactive lessons and group activities. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11:00 AM EDT via Zoom (check your local time). These sessions are optional but highly recommended—they complement the Mastering En-ROADS course content (videos, readings, and quizzes) and deepen your learning through real-time engagement.  If you can’t attend live, don’t worry—we’ll share the recordings afterward.

Course content

1

Basics to Become an Event Facilitator

Introduction to the En-ROADS Climate Solutions Simulator and how it can be used to make a difference in addressing climate change and climate-related equity issues. Build your own confidence in the En-ROADS Simulator, learn where the tool is used and practice how to introduce it to new audiences.
2

Energy Supply and System Dynamics

Explore the energy sliders in En-ROADS, with a focus on common questions like  “What if we had no new coal?”. Discover the advanced sliders and graphs. Learn about the main system dynamics principles that drive the model’s behavior, including price-demand feedback, delays in infrastructure turnover, supply constraints, and more.
3

Energy Efficiency, Electrification, and Growth

Learn how En-ROADS models energy efficiency, electrification, and alternative fuels like hydrogen, with a focus on common questions like “How can I test more electric cars?”. Explore how economic growth drives climate change—and how climate change, in turn, affects the economy. Examine key climate impacts such as sea level rise, crop yield changes, and local effects on health and ecosystems.
4

Land Use, Waste, Industry, and Carbon Removal

Explore how En-ROADS models land use emissions, with a focus on frequently asked questions like “What would happen if we ate less meat?". Dive into climate solutions involving methane, nitrous oxide, and fluorinated gases. Also, learn about the nature-based and technological carbon removal methods represented in the simulator.
5

The En-ROADS Climate Workshop

The En-ROADS Climate Workshop is an interactive experience to deliver climate insights to your community – be it your workplace, university, social network, and beyond. We explore the sections of the workshop and cover facilitation techniques and methodology.
6

The Climate Action Simulation Game

The Climate Action Simulation game (CAS) is a unique group experience where participants  take on roles of international, multi-sector stakeholders as they forge their way towards a global climate action plan. We explore the sections of the game, facilitation techniques and methodology.
7

Advanced Facilitation Techniques

Gain the skills to excel as an En-ROADS facilitator through this module. We will cover facilitation tips, teach you how to answer difficult participant questions, and more. An invaluable resource for you to successfully lead participants in your events and inspire climate action.
8

Model Structure and Testing (Optional)

This section walks through the model comparisons and the extensive testing that the Climate Interactive team has conducted in order to build confidence and improve the En-ROADS simulator. Also, some software mechanics and what's under the hood of the simulator.

Why Become an En-ROADS Climate Ambassador?

Although anyone is welcome to participate in this training to learn more about the simulator or run an event, our En-ROADS Climate Ambassadors (ECAs) represent a distinct cohort of volunteers who are committed to mastering our tools and spreading data-driven climate insights across the globe.

Becoming an En-ROADS Climate Ambassador takes significant preparation, and we only encourage applications from individuals who have worked through the training program and started leading En-ROADS events. Applications are free to all and we welcome individuals from all backgrounds and disciplines globally on a rolling basis.
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“This course has really changed how I think about presenting information. Mind blown!”
— Karina Coldrick, ECA Camp 2024 participant
"En-ROADS is a tool that empowered me to learn and do something about climate change. I was also able to empower others in this journey to join the team and start doing something about this huge problem we are dealing with."
— Pablo LucÁngeli, ECA (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
"I enjoy getting people to think differently about the possibility of limiting global warming after the event – providing them with hope that the 'doomsday scenario' is not inevitable."
—Tony Green, ECA (Livermore CA, USA)
“This program has renewed my hope by motivating me to take action and connect with people who share a common goal and the drive to address climate change. The ECA Camp is truly inspiring, and it has encouraged me to engage in conversations with others, including in my daily life, to take meaningful action because every action has an impact. I spread the seed and take action in different ways."
— Nathalie Morales, ECA Camp 2024 participant 
"I feel so enabled now. I totally re-calibrated my mental model on global greenhouse gas emissions and finally have a tool to quantify the impact of climate policies I read, think about and work on. Join the EnROADS training yourself, which was (no kidding) the best learning course of my life."
— Wiktoria Beckmann, ECA (Bonn, Germany)

Frequently asked questions

What is En-ROADS?

En-ROADS is a fast, powerful climate simulation tool for understanding how we can achieve our climate goals through changes in energy, land use, consumption, agriculture, and other policies. It gives everyone the chance to design their own scenarios to limit future global warming. The simulator was built by Climate Interactive, MIT Sloan School of Management, and Ventana Systems. En-ROADS runs online, is carefully grounded in the best available science, and is calibrated against a wide range of existing integrated assessment climate and energy models.

Explore En-ROADS here: https://en-roads.climateinteractive.org/

What are En-ROADS events and what is it like to be a facilitator?

There are three main ways to use the En-ROADS simulator with audiences: in a workshop, in a role-playing game, or in a student assignment. You can read more here and watch Climate Interactive's Executive Director, Andrew Jones, run a 15-minute version of a workshop to get a glimpse of what you could do as a facilitator.

How do I access the course materials?

To access the video lessons, quizzes, and notes in the course, first “Sign in” or “Create account” in the top menu. Once you’ve accessed your account, a button labeled “Enter course” will appear.

Is there a fee for the course?

No, the training course, the En-ROADS simulator, and all the Climate Interactive tools and resources are free to all, thanks to the generous support of our funders. While the Mastering En-ROADS course is offered at no cost, there are expenses involved in creating and delivering the program. Please consider making a donation to cover these costs and help keep the training accessible to all: https://learn.climateinteractive.org/donate.

How much time should I plan to spend on the course each week?

The course is self-paced. A good estimate would be 4-5 hours per week for a period of eight to ten weeks. If you’re joining ECA Camp 2025, expect a more intensive schedule—most of the course will be completed in about a month. After that, you’ll still have ongoing access to the course to finish any remaining sections and continue building your skills over time.

When does the course start? Is there a deadline to finish it?

The Mastering En-ROADS course is designed to be self-directed and can be completed on your own time. There is no start date, and once you access the training, the content will remain available for you with no deadline. Periodically, we offer live cohorts—the En-ROADS Climate Ambassador Camp. Over the course of the live training, participants take the Mastering En-ROADS course while attending live sessions.

What is the difference between the self-paced course and the live cohort (ECA Camp)?

The self-paced course allows you to complete the material at your convenience. The live cohort offers structured schedules, live sessions, group activities, and enhanced support over a set number of weeks. If you’re looking for a more immersive and supported experience, we encourage you to apply to join ECA Camp!

When is the next En-ROADS Climate Ambassador Camp taking place?

The next live cohort is taking place from July 1-Aug 1, 2025. We’re offering a month-long live cohort experience with interactive sessions, group activities, and expert guidance. [Apply here] by June 26 to join.

I missed the application deadline for ECA Camp. Can I take the course?

Yes, the course will remain free and open for anyone to take after applications to ECA Camp close, but you will not receive our weekly emails, a community for peer connection, and extra support to help you stay engaged and confident as a facilitator.

Can my colleagues, friends, or students join the training?

Yes! Anyone is welcome to join the training. Just share the link learn.climateinteractive.org with them and encourage them to sign up.

Have more questions?

Visit https://support.climateinteractive.org for answers to more frequently asked questions.