Local Councils & Schools: How to Run a Climate Challenge

Why Gamified Challenges Work

Traditional sustainability programmes often struggle with engagement. People know they should act, but motivation fades quickly. Gamification solves this by making action:

• Visible — Progress is tracked and displayed
• Social — Participants see what others are doing
• Rewarding — Points, badges, and leaderboards create momentum
• Measurable — Impact data proves the programme works

For Schools

Getting Started

• Choose your focus — Waste, energy, transport, or nature
• Set a timeframe — One week, one month, or one term
• Create teams — Classes, year groups, or houses
• Launch the challenge — Use PfPE to track participation and impact

Example: Zero-Waste Week

• Each class tracks waste reduction for one week
• Students log actions daily on PfPE
• Leaderboard shows which class is leading
• End-of-week celebration with impact stats

For Local Councils

Community Engagement

• Partner with PfPE to create borough-wide challenges
• Use verified impact data for sustainability reporting
• Engage residents through quests tied to local priorities

Example: Community Green Month

• Borough-wide challenge with neighbourhood leaderboards
• Quests tailored to local issues (air quality, green spaces, waste)
• Council sponsors rewards for top participants

Getting Started

Visit our Partners page to request a partnership and start designing your first challenge.