The Power of Video Games and Short Fiction in Bringing New Voices to Climate Narratives

​Have you considered playing video games and reading short stories to help solve the climate crisis? As part of Sci X Sci-Fi 2026, join Yale Planetary Solutions for an interactive event at the Center for Collaborative Arts and Media (CCAM).

​IndieCade founder and CEO Stephanie Barish and Grist Climate Fiction Creative Manager Tory Stephens will discuss how providing creative platforms for the expression of climate narratives is a key way to inspire people and give communities hope for a better future. The conversation will be moderated by Joyce Hsiang, Assistant Professor at the Yale School of Architecture and co-founder of the research and design studio, Plan B Architecture & Urbanism.

​Following the discussion, which is open to the public, participants have the opportunity to play video games made available by IndieCade.

​Refreshments will be provided.

​Agenda:

​5:30-6:15 PM Moderated discussion with Stephanie Barish and Tory Stephens in the Leeds Studio

​6:15-7:15 PM Gameplay in the CCAM computer lab (space is limited)