@inproceedings{b6e333de2abe4f1f8db6e99f3ef9c5a3,
title = "Gamification: A Catalyst to Achieve Carbon-Neutral Cities",
abstract = "In addressing the challenges of climate change, it is crucial to develop effective strategies for implementing climate policies. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of gamification{\textquoteright}s potential as a tool for fostering sustainable communities and achieving carbon-neutral cities. Based on state-of-the-art literature, it examines the impact of game apps and gamified places (Urban gamification) in tackling climate change. The article is structured in three main stages: an extensive literature review to pinpoint scholarly works relevant to gamification and carbon neutrality, an analytical synthesis to examine gamification{\textquoteright}s impact on sustainable urban development, and a comparative analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of game apps and gamified places in promoting carbon-neutral cities. The article introduces gamification as a catalyst for building sustainable communities and advancing toward carbon-neutral cities. It highlights the need for empirical research and practical trials to choose the most suitable gamification approach, considering societal preferences, method legitimacy, and community acceptance.",
keywords = "Carbon-neutral Cities, Gamification, Game App, Gamified Place, Urban Gamification, Sustainability, Sustainable Communities",
author = "Naghmeh Mohammadpourlima and Mikael Nyg{\aa}rd and Heris, {Mehdi P.}",
year = "2024",
month = jul,
day = "26",
doi = "10.1007/978-3-031-65285-1_15",
language = "English",
isbn = "978-3-031-65284-4",
series = "Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)",
publisher = "Springer, Cham",
pages = "226--243",
editor = "Osvaldo Gervasi and Beniamino Murgante and Chiara Garau and David Taniar and {C. Rocha}, {Ana Maria A.} and {Faginas Lago}, {Maria Noelia}",
booktitle = "Computational Science and Its Applications – ICCSA 2024 Workshops, Proceedings",
}