Choices and the Rainbow Warrior: Inspiring Change with Greenpeace

In 2019, Greenpeace’s iconic Rainbow Warrior docked at Cape Town Harbour, marking a historic moment for environmental advocacy and community engagement. The vessel’s open day welcomed the public to explore the ship, meet its passionate crew, and learn about Greenpeace’s mission to protect our planet. Choices had the unique privilege of contributing to this extraordinary event by customising the Choices Board Game™ for Greenpeace, creating a meaningful and interactive experience to inspire attendees to reflect on the power of their choices in shaping a sustainable future.

A Game for a Cause

Greenpeace is synonymous with environmental stewardship, activism, and a commitment to sustainable living. In line with these values, the Choices Board Game™ was reimagined for the event to focus on environmental responsibility, ecological justice, and individual action. The customised version integrated key themes from Greenpeace’s campaigns, including renewable energy, marine conservation, and the fight against climate change.

Players were invited to navigate real-world scenarios, make impactful decisions, and explore the consequences of their actions in a safe, engaging, and educational setting. Each game session became a microcosm of the challenges faced in the fight for a healthier planet, encouraging participants to think critically and act responsibly in their own lives.

Celebrating the Rainbow Warrior

The Rainbow Warrior, Greenpeace’s flagship vessel, symbolises resilience and hope in the fight against environmental destruction. Docked in Cape Town, the ship served as both a physical and metaphorical anchor for the event, drawing people of all ages and backgrounds to engage in conversations about sustainability.

The customised Choices game became a key feature of the open day, providing an interactive platform to connect individuals, young and old, to Greenpeace’s mission. The game was strategically placed alongside exhibits, workshops, and tours of the Rainbow Warrior, with a view of the iconic Table Mountain, creating a seamless flow of learning and engagement.

Empowering Through Choice

At the heart of the Choices game lies the principle that every choice we make in any context matters. This aligned perfectly with Greenpeace’s message: individual and collective actions can lead to profound change. Participants left the event not only inspired by the grandeur of the Rainbow Warrior but also equipped with a deeper understanding of how their daily choices contribute to the global effort to protect the environment.

A Lasting Impact

The collaboration between the Choices Movement and Greenpeace for the Rainbow Warrior’s visit demonstrated the versatility and power of how Choices can be adapted to any context. By aligning the game to reflect Greenpeace’s values and campaigns, the experience became a memorable and impactful addition to the event. It sparked meaningful understanding for participants about climate change, fossil fuels, ocean pollution and the impact that this is having on the sustainability of the planet for future generations. Dialogue and conversations encouraged critical thinking and reinforced the importance of responsible citizenship in the context of environmental stewardship.

The success of this customised version underscores the adaptability of the Choices framework to diverse contexts, proving that whether the focus is personal growth, corporate culture, or environmental advocacy, Choices offers a powerful tool for transformative learning and empowered action.