(an experiment from the March workshop)

“When is engaging the public the best way of changing the rules? and how?” https://www.flickr.com/photos/foam/16644385938/in/photostream/

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• finding previous examples of where it did/didn't work
• make poverty history, fish fight, whaling moratorium, etc+
• don't need to hang a campaign on the main issue, can use lateral issues
• timing is very important (e.g. elections, public consultations)
• review of the Habitats and Wild birds directive
  • decided use this as the basis for an experiment
  • experiment: set up a game/simulation of the legislative process
  • look at different inputs, players, outcomes
  • use several iterations of the game to compare different modes of public engagements
• steps;
  • map existing legislative process
  • look for existing simulations
  • design simulation
  • play simulation (with various strategies, etc)
  • documentation & analysis
• needs
  • knowledge of legislative process
  • simulation design
  • recruit players
  • players
  • documenting game iterations
  • evaluate strategies