Overview
Climate Interactive is a nonprofit organisation focused on developing climate change simulation tools and educational resources. It began as a collaborative effort with academic partners, including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and has since become a distinct project hosted under the fiscal sponsorship of the New Venture Fund, a 501(c)(3) public charity. Its core purpose is to equip leaders and decision-makers with scientifically grounded tools to explore climate policies and solutions. Climate Interactive’s work centres on modelling complex climate systems to inform effective, equitable climate action.
Mission and focus areas
The organisation’s main goal is to deepen understanding of climate change dynamics and the impacts of policy choices. It focuses on creating interactive simulators that allow users to analyse cross-sector climate solutions, such as energy, land use, transport and carbon pricing. Its tools support scenario analysis, policy testing and stakeholder engagement, helping users visualise the outcomes of mitigation strategies. While not a dedicated sustainable finance body, Climate Interactive’s models are relevant for sustainability professionals seeking to understand the systemic effects of climate action. The organisation contributes to sustainability-driven value creation by fostering systems thinking and informed decision-making in climate response strategies.
Structure and governance
Climate Interactive operates with the support and fiscal oversight of the New Venture Fund, which manages its funding and administrative functions. The project has a core team that develops its tools and resources, often in collaboration with partners such as MIT Sloan, Ventana Systems and other research institutions. It engages a global network of trained facilitators, known as En-ROADS Climate Ambassadors, who extend its educational reach. Leadership and governance details beyond project roles are not extensively published on the primary website.
Programs and offerings
Key offerings include the En-ROADS Climate Solutions Simulator, a tool for testing policy impacts on greenhouse gas emissions and temperature outcomes, and the C-ROADS Climate Policy Simulator, which aids understanding of long-term emission trajectories. These resources are supported by workshops, training programmes and interactive events designed to build capacity in climate decision-making. Tools are free to use and widely applied in educational and policy contexts globally. The organisation also offers guides, training materials and simulation exercises that enhance systems thinking and stakeholder engagement.
