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Gamification and sustainability: A review of approaches for urban mobility and climate change resilience

Qi Zhang, Alessia Grassi, Mauro Vallati

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Abstract

The global urbanisation trend is exacerbating environmental issues and demanding innovative solutions. In this context, the role of human behaviour is increasingly significant, hence it is crucial to increase awareness and promote behavioural change. This systematic literature review explores the critical intersection of sustainable mobility and climate change resilience within urban contexts, focusing on the transformative potential of gamification to drive behavioural change. Sustainable mobility mitigates climate impacts by reducing emissions, while climate change resilience ensures transport systems can withstand environmental disruptions. Integrating these two concepts is crucial for a climate-secure urban future. The research findings highlight the underexplored potential of Artificial Intelligence techniques for tailoring the gaming experience to the user or context, the need for a more diverse geographical distribution of studies, and the lack of attention given to the characteristics and needs of target users. Further, this review identifies the lack of studies combining sustainable urban mobility and climate change resilience.

Original languageEnglish
Article number101589
Number of pages13
JournalSustainable Futures
Volume11
Early online date9 Dec 2025
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2026

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
  2. SDG 13 - Climate Action
    SDG 13 Climate Action

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