S03 E15 Playing For The Planet’s Lisa Pak On Gaming For Good And Wielding The Power Of Play

It’s already known that games can positively impact mental health, but did you know they can positively impact the planet, too? Lisa Pak, Sustainability Consultant and Project Manager at Playing for the Planet, joins host Peggy Anne Salz to describe how, with its superpower reach, the games industry can wield the power of play in the fight against the climate crisis. Lisa brings her passion for sustainability to Playing For The Planet, a global alliance supported by the United Nations Environment Programme that unites and supports game studios and trade bodies in reducing carbon emissions and implementing green activations in games. Through planet-powering programs, campaigns, and the annual Green Game Jam, Playing for the Planet members bring a new meaning to gaming for good — and so can you! CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 01:44 - What is Playing for the Planet? 05:38 - Lisa's journey to Playing for the Planet 08:45- Green Game Jam 11:45 - Saving the Harlequin toads with games 14:27 - How to get involved in the Green Game Jam 17:31 - Integrating sustainability into game ads 20:27 - How to start being green at your game company 25:02 - Farming with friends 28:45 - Favourite games Q&A with Lisa * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *  ** Let's Connect ** 👉🏻 Twitter - https://twitter.com/pgbiz  👉🏻 LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/144491/  👉🏻 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PGbiz  👉🏻 Website - https://www.pocketgamer.biz  Check out more world-class speakers sharing their insights and expertise at one of our events. You can find details of our next event here - https://www.pgconnects.com/next-event