• Welcome
  • Community
  • Blogs
  • Photos
  • Videos
  • Join
  • Log in
Follow MNN    
MNN - Mother Nature Network - Envrionmental News
improve your world

 

Saturday, May 26, 2012
  • Earth Matters

    Browse All » Animals Weather Energy Politics Space Translating Uncle Sam Wilderness & Resources

  • Health

    Browse All » Allergies Fitness & Well-Being Healthy Spaces

  • Lifestyle

    Browse All » Arts & Culture Travel Natural Beauty & Fashion Recycling Responsible Living

  • GREEN TECH

    Browse All » Computers Gadgets & Electronics Research & Innovations Transportation

  • Eco-Biz & Money

    Browse All » Green Workplace Personal Finance Sustainable Business Practices

  • Food & Drink

    Browse All » Beverages Healthy Eating Recipes

  • Your Home

    Browse All » At Home Organic Farming & Gardening Remodeling & Design

  • family

    Browse All » Babies & Pregnancy Family Activities Pets Protection & Safety

Tweet
Pin It
Email Bookmark and ShareShare
WorldShares lets you earn donations for your favorite nonprofit. Earn up to 20 points now.
Learn More

Earn Points
What's this?
MNN.COM›

MNN BLOGGERS

Michael d'Estries

Harrison Ford helps create green Facebook game

In Ecotpia, players will build a sustainable city while fighting off evil climate villains.

Tue, Mar 08 2011 at 1:58 PM EST

ecotopia
In an effort to draw more attention to their cause, Harrison Ford and Conservation International are turning to the online gaming world of Facebook.
 
Called "Ecotopia," the game will place players in the middle of a city overwhelmed with pollution and urban decay. Their goal is to introduce sustainable initiatives that will reverse the environmental damage and benefit your citizens. Along the way, participants will also have the opportunity to earn extra points for performing real-world green actions — as well as get other Facebook users involved in the action. 
 
“As a passionate supporter of Conservation International’s work, I am excited that Talkie and CI are collaborating on Ecotopia,” said Ford, vice chairman of the organization’s board of directors. “This game represents a refreshing new way to engage millions of people in addressing critical environmental issues and finding solutions that work for the well-being of humanity.”
 
Each month, Conservation International will also introduce some "environmental villains" for players to combat as part of an expanding storyline. (May I suggest an angry 100-foot tall Sen. James Inhofe?)
 
With more than 300 million daily users, it makes sense that Conservation International would want to tap into the growing online gaming world of Facebook. Of course, one big question remains: Will people want to play a game with a message? That's something that will be a challenge for developer Talkie.
 
“Talkie’s new game will empower users to get excited about protecting nature and making environmentally smart decisions in their everyday life," said Peter Seligmann, chairman, CEO and founder of Conservation International. 
 
We'll find out if the masses flock this coming April 4. In the meantime, check out Ecotopia's pre-launch page on Facebook here.
Previous Post
Charlie Sheen hires ghost hunter for online PR team?
   Next Post
Get your tiger blood energy cocktail
You might also like:
Related Topics: Celebs, Eco-Friendly, Facebook, Web

Comments

Follow this conversation
Add your comment
View:
  • All (1)

anonymous
A.C. Moore 05/12/2011 15:51 PM

As an architect with 40 years experience in helping to solve myriad urban issues, I applaud your wanting to expand the sustainable community design process into the social media arena. However, employing a dualistic process (with good guy/bad guy) only extends the consciousness of separation (from each other, planet, and creator) which is the root cause of all problems facing humanity. Twenty years of research on this subject has shown me that a new way of being human (WE) is required. Best.... More

  • |
  • Reply
  • report this post 

Add your comment

Sign in with one of these accounts or just add your comment below.
    Log in or
    create an account
     
    •  
Used only for emailed comments and will not be displayed with your post
Notify me with an email when other people comment on this article.
The posting of advertisement, profanity or personal attacks is prohibited.
Click here to review our Terms of Use

EDITORS' PICKS

tease to asteroids

tease to pet facials

tease to emotional eating

ADVERTISEMENT

NEWSLETTER

Mother Nature. Delivered

CONNECT WITH MNN

Follow @twitterapi
 Tumblr
 Google +

About Michael d'Estries

Pop-culture expert covers green celebrities, arts & culture.

RSS feedMore about Michael

Recent Posts

  • Adrian Grenier has a new beer business
  • Cameron Diaz flirts with Sir David Attenborough
  • Tim McGraw to donate 25 homes to members of military
+ Add this to my site

Michael's BLOGROLL

Personal TwitterPersonal Twitter

ADVERTISEMENT



Quick Links

  • About Us
  • Advisory Board
  • Editors' Blog
  • Press
  • Privacy
  • Sitemap
  • Terms of Service
  • WorldShares

MNN Tools

  • Advice
  • Blogs
  • Day in History
  • Eco-glossary
  • Infographics
  • Lists
  • Photos
  • Videos

Connect

  • Community
  • Contact Us
  • Contests
  • Idea Lab
  • Mixed Greens
  • Newsletters
  • Polls
  • RSS

Channels

  • Earth Matters
  • Health
  • Lifestyle
  • Green Tech
  • Eco-Biz & Money
  • Your Home
  • Family
  • State Reports

Follow MNN

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Tumblr
  • Google+
  • StumbleUpon
 

Copyright © 2012 MNN Holdings, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Website by GLICK INTERACTIVE | Powered by CIRRACORE
 
SPONSORS