Revolutionizing the Gaming Industry: A Greener Future with the United Nations

"Within the next eight years, I envision the video game industry becoming the most environmentally friendly sector globally, where players not only find escape but also give back" - Sam Barratt, United Nations. The creative industries are increasingly drawing inspiration from gaming, which has surpassed the popularity of the Beatles. In our inaugural episode of the Playable Futures Podcast, journalist Will Freeman talks to Sam Barratt, the UN Environment's chief of education for youth and advocacy, about the Playing for the Planet Alliance and the UN's vision for gaming's role in its future missions. Sam shares his insights on how the gaming sector can harness its influence to drive global change, leveraging its unique ability to inspire and engage audiences. The Playable Futures Podcast is accompanied by a series of articles featuring global gaming leaders sharing their industry insights, available on GamesIndustry.biz. This collaborative project is brought to you in partnership with GamesIndustry.biz, UKIE, and Diva. Listen to the episode or download it directly, and explore the episode highlights below. The GamesIndustry.biz Podcast is available on major platforms including Spotify, iTunes, and Google Play, or subscribe via our RSS feed.