| Scenario | Impact |
| Hurricane Havoc
Description: A severe hurricane causes widespread damage to coastal infrastructure and homes. Immediate disaster relief is needed. Decision: Allocate emergency funding from your budget for relief and rebuilding. Full, partial or none. | Full: people are cared for, economic stress caused. +10 social, -5 econ
Partial: Major issues addressed, econ impacted. -5 econ
None: Population very unsatisfied, your economy is hit due to lack of infustructure caused by event. -10 social -5 econ |
| Health Crisis
Description: A sudden outbreak of a contagious disease overwhelms healthcare systems.
Decision Needed: Allocate additional funds to healthcare or rely on international aid. | Increased Funding: The outbreak is controlled, but funds for education and infrastructure decrease. +5 econ, -10 social
Rely on Aid: Aid takes time to arrive, worsening public health. -5 social |
| Technological Leap
Description: A breakthrough in renewable energy reduces costs by 40%, but requires high upfront investment.
Decision Needed: Invest in the new technology or stick to current energy sources. | Invest: Long-term energy savings and reduced pollution, but short-term financial strain. +5 econ, +10 pollution
Do Not Invest: Energy costs remain high, and emissions stay the same. 0 points |
| Migration Surge
Description: A neighboring country’s conflict sends a wave of refugees into your nation.
Decision Needed: Decide how to manage the influx: expand housing or tighten border controls. | Expand Housing: Strain on the budget but labor force and diversity increase. -5econ, +10 social
Tighten Borders: Reduced strain but negative international reputation. +5 econ, -5 social |
| Flooding Disaster
Description: Heavy rains cause severe flooding, displacing thousands and damaging crops.
Decision Needed: Redirect funds to rebuild or rely on foreign aid. | Redirect Funds: Faster recovery but a setback in other sectors. -5 econ, +5 social
Rely on Aid: Recovery is delayed, and international debt increases. -10 econ, +5 social |
| Biodiversity Crisis
Description: A critical species in your ecosystem faces extinction.
Decision Needed: Allocate funds to conservation or continue as planned. | Conservation: Biodiversity is preserved, but development slows. +15 pollution, -5 econ
No Action: Biodiversity declines, reducing eco-tourism revenue. -10 pollution, -5 econ |
| Global Carbon Pact
Description: A global organization demands a 20% cut in emissions or faces trade sanctions.
Decision Needed: Invest in green energy or negotiate for leniency. | Invest: Long-term environmental benefits but increased costs. -10econ, +10 pollution
Negotiate: Trade relations remain intact, but emissions stay high. -10 pollution |
| Industrial Accident
Description: A factory explosion causes significant environmental damage.
Decision Needed: Tighten industrial regulations or provide minimal response. | Tighten Regulations: Reduces pollution but slows industrial growth. +10 pollution, -5 econ
Minimal Response: Industrial growth continues, but societal trust decreases. +10 econ, -5 social |
| Education Opportunity
Description: An international organization offers grants for education reform.
Decision Needed: Accept the grants and reform or focus on other priorities. | Accept Grants: Long-term societal benefits but increased administrative work. +10 social, -5 econ
Decline Grants: Maintain the status quo with no immediate changes. 0 points |
| Drought Alert
Description: A severe drought reduces freshwater supply and crop yields.
Decision Needed: Invest in irrigation systems or import food. | Invest: Long-term resilience, but initial costs are high. +10 social, -15 econ
Import: Short-term solution with increased trade dependency. +5 econ |
| Energy Embargo
Description: A neighboring country halts fossil fuel exports to your nation.
Decision Needed: Increase domestic production or invest in renewables. | Domestic Production: Quick energy supply but increased emissions. +10 econ, -10 pollution
Renewables: Long-term sustainability with slower adaptation. +5 econ, +10 pollution |
| Tourism Boom
Description: Eco-tourism increases, boosting GDP but straining natural parks.
Decision Needed: Expand tourism facilities or cap tourist numbers. | Expand: Economic growth with environmental degradation. +10 econ, -10 pollution
Cap: Maintain biodiversity but limit economic benefits. +5 pollution, +5 econ |
| Economic Downturn
Description: A global recession reduces trade and investment.
Decision Needed: Cut public spending or raise taxes. | Cut Spending: Slower recovery with reduced services. -5 econ, -5 social
Raise Taxes: Revenue increases but public dissatisfaction grows. +10 econ, -10 social |
| Extreme Heatwave
Description: Prolonged heat causes health issues and water shortages.
Decision Needed: Allocate resources to health or water infrastructure. | Health: Health issues are mitigated, but water scarcity worsens. +5 social, -5 pollution
Water: Water availability improves, but health outcomes decline. +5 pollution, -10 social |
| International Investment
Description: A foreign corporation wants to build a factory, boosting jobs but increasing emissions.
Decision Needed: Accept or reject the investment. | Accept: Economic growth with environmental trade-offs. +10 econ, -5 pollution
Reject: Emissions stay low, but unemployment increases. +15 pollution, -5 social |
| Technological Lag
Description: Your nation’s outdated technology slows development.
Decision Needed: Prioritize funding for tech upgrades or maintain the current course. | Upgrade: Long-term growth with immediate budget strain. +5 social, -5econ
No Action: Maintain stability but fall behind globally. +10 social, -5 econ |
| Trade Dispute
Description: A key trade partner raises tariffs on your exports.
Decision Needed: Retaliate or seek alternative trade partners. | Retaliate: Trade war escalates, GDP suffers. -10 econ, -10 social
Seek Alternatives: Trade stabilizes but takes time. +5 social |
| Forest Fire
Description: A massive wildfire destroys significant forested areas.
Decision Needed: Invest in reforestation or focus on urban recovery. | Reforestation: Biodiversity recovers slowly. +15 pollution
Urban Focus: Rapid recovery but long-term environmental harm. -10 pollution, +15 social |
| Cyber Attack
Description: A cyber attack disrupts national infrastructure and financial systems.
Decision Needed: Invest in cybersecurity or focus on immediate recovery. | Invest: Long-term protection but high initial costs. +10 social, -5 econ
Immediate Recovery: Quick fix but vulnerability remains. +10 econ |
| Drought Disaster
Description: A prolonged drought reduces freshwater availability, threatening agriculture and energy production.
Decision Needed:
Invest in water-saving technologies or shift to drought-resistant crops. | Water-Saving Technologies: Reduces water use but requires high upfront costs. + 10 pollution, -5 econ
Drought-Resistant Crops: Helps sustain agriculture but may reduce crop variety. +10 social |
| Rising Sea Levels
Description: Coastal areas face flooding due to rising sea levels, threatening homes and industries.
Decision Needed:
Invest in flood defenses or relocate affected communities. | Consequences:
Flood Defenses: Protects existing areas but at high cost. +10 social, -15 econ
Relocation: Avoids immediate flooding risk but disrupts communities. -10 social, +5 pollution |
