The World Resources Simulation Center is an idea that is envisioned as “an immersive visualization facility where leaders get educated and gain insights, see trends and scenarios of future options, and can then make more sustainable choices and act on them quicker.” The concept is coming together under the leadership of Peter Miesen of the Global Energy Network Institute (GENI).

For 20 years, GENI has advocated Buckminster Fuller’s World Game simulation approach to analyze and visualize the interconnection of electric grids between nations with an emphasis on tapping abundant renewable energy resources. GENI has worked with the San Diego State University VizLab to develop a 12 layered visualization of global energy options among other geovisualization projects, but now senses a growing urgency to accelerate the process..

The group hosted a prototype event with 40 partners and institutions, and the session is documented in the video below. The team is now working towards an ongoing demonstration facility and is seeking partners and support for this work. If you’re interested in contributing to this important effort, or simply want to know more about this concept, be sure to visit the World Resources Simulation Center website.

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