In the face of growing environmental concerns, businesses are under increasing pressure to reduce their carbon footprints and integrate sustainability into their operations. Climate Fresk, a dynamic and interactive workshop, has emerged as one of the most powerful tools for corporations aiming to deepen their employees' understanding of climate change and its impacts. With almost 2 million participants globally, it’s clear why Climate Fresk is gaining popularity across the corporate world. Combining education, collaboration, and innovation, Climate Fresk is becoming a go-to resource for corporate leaders looking to equip their teams with the knowledge—and more importantly, the mindset—to take decisive climate action.
Making Climate Science Accessible and Actionable
At its core, Climate Fresk is a collaborative learning experience. Over the course of a few hours, participants break into teams to build a visual "fresk" that maps out the causes, consequences, and connections of climate change based on scientific findings from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The workshop’s strength lies in its simplicity—teams use a deck of 42 cards, each representing key components of the climate system, to piece together a holistic picture of the crisis. This gamified, hands-on approach to learning keeps participants engaged while encouraging critical thinking and teamwork.
However, what sets Climate Fresk apart is its emphasis on translating knowledge into action. After constructing the climate collage, teams dive into discussions about real-world solutions and brainstorm actionable steps that their company or industry can take. This ideation process turns theoretical understanding into tangible commitments, ensuring participants leave with not only awareness but also concrete ideas for driving sustainability initiatives.
From Awareness to Empowerment: The Workshop's Unique Approach
Climate Fresk’s "magic" lies in how it transforms participants’ perspectives through active involvement. The hands-on, visual approach helps individuals shift from passive understanding to active engagement with climate issues. This deep sense of comprehension often triggers an emotional connection, sparking a personal and collective commitment to action. The workshop also fosters cross-departmental collaboration, encouraging diverse viewpoints and a unified approach to problem-solving. This interaction boosts creativity and results in a wealth of innovative ideas, aligning teams around shared climate goals. Moreover, participants experience the power of collective action firsthand, realizing that tackling climate change requires broad collaboration and systems thinking.
Scalable Solutions for Lasting Impact
One of the reasons Climate Fresk is so effective within large organizations is its scalability. Through a train-the-trainer model, the workshop identifies employees who are passionate about climate action and equips them to become internal facilitators. This allows companies to roll out Climate Fresk to their wider workforce in a cost-efficient way. An added benefit is that most employees will experience the workshop being led by a colleague, creating a sense of trust and shared purpose that amplifies its impact.
How Corporate Leaders Can Leverage Climate Fresk
For corporate leaders, Climate Fresk offers a strategic advantage. It’s not just a workshop for learning about climate change; it’s a springboard for action. The ideation sessions help identify initiatives that can be integrated into business strategies, empowering leadership teams to develop actionable sustainability roadmaps. These can range from reducing operational emissions to rethinking supply chain practices, and even launching products or services that promote climate resilience.
Additionally, by aligning employees around a shared understanding of the climate challenge, Climate Fresk fosters a sense of purpose and urgency across the organization. This collective commitment is key to embedding sustainability into the corporate culture, ensuring that climate action becomes a core part of business operations—not just a checkbox on an agenda.
In essence, Climate Fresk is more than an educational tool—it’s a catalyst for real change. Through engaging dialogue and action-oriented thinking, it equips businesses with the knowledge and creativity they need to take meaningful steps toward a sustainable future.
Climate Fresk is one of IMPACT3P's signature workshops.
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