Climate Fresk
Understand the science of climate change in 3 hours
How It Works
Teams of 4-8 participants work together at tables to lay out 42 cards illustrating the big picture of climate change. Through collective intelligence, the group discovers and debates the cause-and-effect chains linking human activities to climate impacts. The workshop unfolds in three phases: building the fresco (90 min), a creative and emotional expression phase (30 min), and a solution-oriented discussion (60 min). No prior knowledge is needed — the cards guide the discovery process.
What You'll Learn
- The fundamental science behind climate change based on IPCC reports
- How human activities create cascading effects on Earth's systems
- The interconnections between greenhouse gases, temperature rise, and societal impacts
- Concrete individual and collective actions to reduce your carbon footprint
- How to communicate climate science effectively to others
The Climate Fresk is the world’s most popular climate education workshop, having engaged over 2 million participants across 150+ countries. Created by Cédric Ringenbach and based on the reports of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), this workshop uses collective intelligence rather than lecturing to help participants truly understand climate change.
Why Climate Fresk?
Traditional climate education often relies on one-way presentations. The Climate Fresk flips this approach — participants actively discover the science themselves by collaborating, debating, and building their understanding as a team. This hands-on approach leads to deeper comprehension and stronger motivation to act.
The Experience
The workshop creates a safe space for participants to engage with climate science at their own pace. By the end of the 3 hours, teams have created their own unique climate mural, processed their emotional responses to the climate crisis, and identified meaningful actions they can take in their personal and professional lives.
For Organizations
The Climate Fresk is an ideal starting point for organizations beginning their sustainability journey. It builds a shared understanding of climate science across teams, departments, and leadership levels — creating the foundation for meaningful climate action and strategy.