What Is Climate Fresk?

Climate Fresk is a collaborative, science-based workshop designed to help individuals and organisations understand the key mechanisms driving climate change. Created in 2018 by Cédric Ringenbach, the workshop is built around a simple yet powerful concept: participants work together to reconstruct the fundamental cause-and-effect relationships of climate change using a set of 42 illustrated cards. These cards are based on the latest findings from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), ensuring that all information is scientifically rigorous.

The workshop’s structured yet participatory format allows groups to grasp the complexity of climate change in just a short time, making it an ideal tool for businesses, schools, and community organisations looking to raise awareness and kickstart climate action.

Why Climate Fresk Works

Climate Fresk fosters active learning and engagement through group discussion and problem-solving. Here’s what makes it so impactful:

Science-Based, Yet Accessible - Participants don’t need prior knowledge of climate science—the workshop breaks it down into digestible insights, making it easy for everyone to understand the bigger picture.
Collaborative Learning - By working together to build the Climate Fresk, participants engage in peer learning, which enhances retention and understanding.
Emotional Connection - The interative nature of the workshop often leads to ‘aha’ moments, where participants grasp the true impact of climate change and feel inspired to take action, either at work or at home.
Customisable - Whether you’re a corporate team, a school group, or a local community organisation, the workshop can be adapted to fit your audience’s needs and level of understanding.