11. The Battle over Palm Oil Plantations in Coralina
In the island nation of Coralina, rampant deforestation for palm oil plantations is fueled by misinformation. Environmental activist Maria Gomez tries to raise awareness, but she's countered by powerful corporate interests spreading false narratives about economic benefits and sustainability.
Individual outcomes
Citizens like local farmer José are misled into supporting environmentally harmful practices, leading to loss of biodiversity and climate change impacts.
Societal outcomes
Societally, Coralina faces long-term environmental degradation and loss of natural resources. Natural biodiversity is destroyed. Higher financial inequality and instability because of investments of big companies.
Competences involved in this scenario:
Social systems affected by this scenario:
M2. Media bias
M3. Role of media in democracy
M6. Claim verification
Environmental NGOs
Media
Government