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Category: Climate Fresk

  • Shaping Our Future Youth Summit – Newcastle

    Shaping Our Future Youth Summit – Newcastle

    University of Newcastle | 12 June 2026

    On 12 June 2026, the University of Newcastle hosted the inaugural Shaping Our Future Youth Summit, bringing together 48 students from Years 9–12 across six Newcastle region high schools.

    Designed to empower young people to better understand the climate crisis, strengthen emotional resilience, and explore pathways for action, the Summit offered a deeply interactive and hopeful day of learning, reflection, and collaboration.

    A day of learning, connection, and action

    The Summit was built around five interconnected experiences:

    • Climate Fresk Workshop, facilitated by 11 trained facilitators
    • Ecomind Workshop, focused on climate emotions and eco-anxiety
    • Solutions & Actions Session, exploring youth-led responses to the climate crisis
    • Keynote speakers, Dr Brodie Beales and Ms Devni Edirisinghe
    • Future Studies Expo, showcasing seven University of Newcastle faculties and sustainability-related study pathways

    Students from different schools worked together throughout the day, building new connections, sharing perspectives, and engaging in collaborative discussions on some of the most pressing challenges of our time.

    Transformative learning through systems thinking

    The Climate Fresk workshop emerged as one of the most impactful components of the Summit. Students explored the interconnected nature of climate change and gained a systems-level understanding of how human activity, environmental impacts, and solutions are deeply linked.

    Post-event evaluation showed:

    • 100% of students reported a deeper understanding of the climate crisis
    • 100% of teachers confirmed improved student understanding
    • Consistently high engagement, curiosity, and critical thinking throughout the workshop

    As one student reflected:

    “Doing the Fresk and connecting all the problems made me realise how everything is connected and helped me gain a larger understanding of the climate problems and solutions.”

    Climate emotions, resilience, and hope

    The Ecomind workshop provided students with tools to better understand and manage emotions linked to climate change, including anxiety, overwhelm, and uncertainty.

    Key findings included:

    • 88% of students reported improved understanding of eco-anxiety and climate emotions
    • Teachers observed strengthened awareness of emotional wellbeing in 66% of students

    One student shared:

    “I’ve been feeling a lot of climate apathy due to the vastness of the issue. The conference helped me feel hopeful about the future for the first time in ages.”

    These insights highlight the importance of pairing climate education with emotional literacy and wellbeing support.

    High engagement and strong student satisfaction

    Across the day, engagement remained exceptionally high. Students particularly valued:

    • Collaborative learning with peers from other schools
    • The Climate Fresk workshop
    • Group discussions exploring solutions and actions
    • Exposure to future study and career pathways in sustainability

    Both students and teachers awarded the Summit a 5/5 satisfaction rating, reflecting the quality of the experience and the strength of the program design.

    Facilitator insights

    The Summit was supported by 11 Climate Fresk facilitators, who observed:

    • Strong collaboration and engagement across student groups
    • High-quality systems thinking discussions
    • Creative and practical solutions emerging from students
    • A strong sense of hope and agency

    Importantly, 100% of facilitators expressed interest in supporting future Youth Summits.

    A strong foundation for the future

    While feedback was overwhelmingly positive, participants also shared thoughtful suggestions to further strengthen future editions, including:

    • Increased youth leadership opportunities
    • More time for collaborative solution-building
    • Expanded representation of disciplines in future studies pathways
    • Stronger integration between climate emotions and climate action

    With thanks

    This event was made possible through the generous support of the City of Newcastle, whose funding helped bring the vision to life. We extend our sincere gratitude to Heather Stevens and the Environment & Sustainability team for their trust, flexibility, and commitment.

    We also acknowledge the University of Newcastle for hosting the Summit and providing an inspiring setting for learning and connection. Special thanks to Tarin Cromarty for her outstanding support, energy, and dedication throughout the planning and delivery of the event.

    Conclusion

    The Shaping Our Future Youth Summit demonstrated the power of bringing young people together to explore climate science, process emotions, and co-create solutions.

    When given the space to understand complex systems, reflect on their emotions, and engage with real-world pathways, young people respond with clarity, creativity, and hope.

    This inaugural Summit has laid a strong foundation for future programs that integrate climate literacy, wellbeing, and action — empowering the next generation to shape a more sustainable future.

  • Bringing climate to life in the classroom: aligning Climate Fresk with Year 9 geography

    Bringing climate to life in the classroom: aligning Climate Fresk with Year 9 geography

    Climate education is no longer optional — it’s essential. But how do we move beyond abstract concepts and help students truly understand the climate crisis in a meaningful, engaging way?

    This is where Climate Fresk comes in.

    Why Climate Fresk?

    Based on the science of the IPCC, Climate Fresk is an interactive, card-based workshop that helps participants map out the causes and consequences of climate change.

    Rather than passively receiving information, students work collaboratively to build a visual system of interconnected factors — from greenhouse gas emissions to global impacts.

    The result?
    A powerful shift from fragmented knowledge to systems thinking.

    A Natural Fit for the Classroom

    Climate Fresk aligns strongly with the Australian Year 9 Geography curriculum, offering an engaging, inquiry-based learning experience that complements existing teaching frameworks.

    It supports key curriculum areas such as:

    🌱 Biomes and Food Security

    Students explore how climate change affects ecosystems, agriculture, and food systems — deepening their understanding of environmental and human interdependence.

    🌍 Geographies of Interconnection

    Through the workshop, students uncover global links such as:

    • Emissions and supply chains
    • Unequal climate impacts across regions
    • The complexity of managing global challenges

    This directly supports curriculum outcomes related to global systems and their impacts.

    Inquiry-Based Learning in Action

    Climate Fresk is built around inquiry — a core pillar of modern Geography education.

    Students are encouraged to ask questions, test connections, and build their own understanding of climate systems. This approach fosters:

    • Critical thinking
    • Collaboration
    • Curiosity
    • Systems-level understanding

    Rather than being told what to think, students discover it for themselves.

    Building Real-World Skills

    Beyond content knowledge, Climate Fresk supports the development of essential geographical skills, including:

    • Interpreting complex systems
    • Identifying cause-and-effect relationships
    • Analysing global patterns and impacts
    • Communicating insights collaboratively

    These are skills that extend far beyond the classroom.

    From Awareness to Action

    One of the most powerful aspects of Climate Fresk is that it doesn’t stop at understanding.

    The workshop concludes with a focus on solutions — empowering students to think about what can be done at individual, community, and global levels.

    This aligns with achievement standards and general capabilities by helping students:

    • Reflect on their role in the world
    • Engage with real-world challenges
    • Develop a sense of agency

    A Transformational Teaching Tool

    Climate Fresk stands out because it:

    • Turns abstract climate science into a clear, visual system
    • Encourages student-led discovery rather than passive learning
    • Connects local actions to global consequences
    • Inspires action, not just awareness

    In doing so, it reflects best-practice Geography pedagogy:
    inquiry-driven, relevant, and action-oriented learning.

    Looking Ahead

    As educators look for ways to make climate education more impactful, tools like Climate Fresk offer a powerful solution.

    By combining scientific rigour with interactive learning, it helps students not only understand the world — but feel empowered to shape it.

  • Embedding Climate Literacy in Banking

    Embedding Climate Literacy in Banking

    The Bank Australia Approach

    Bank Australia is a customer-owned bank with a strong commitment to social and environmental impact. With 70% of its customers prioritizing climate action, the bank is committed to aligning its operations with a sustainable future. As part of its broader purpose, the organisation has been actively integrating climate and biodiversity considerations into its operations, strategy, and decision-making.

    To empower its people to navigate the complexities of climate change, and to embed climate awareness into the bank’s culture, Bank Australia has engaged in climate literacy and systems thinking initiatives that help employees better understand the links between finance, nature, and long-term risk.

    Through interactive learning experiences, staff are encouraged to explore how climate science connects to their roles and how their decisions can contribute to more sustainable outcomes. 

    “I recently had the opportunity to attend the Climate Fresk workshop at our Bank Australia Collingwood head office moderated by Bruce M. from People For Nature, and it was a really good reminder of just how imminent and interconnected the impacts of climate change are.

    The session breaks down complex climate science in a clear, practical way and helps put the bigger picture into perspective. It resets and prompts you to keep climate awareness still at the front of mind and not lose it in the noise around.

    What I appreciated most was how the conversation stayed grounded and it wasn’t overwhelming, instead, it was a chance to pause, reflect, and rethink how our everyday choices and work connect to broader climate outcomes

    It also aligned nicely with Bank Australia’s Climate Action Strategy focus, encouraging shared responsibility and practical thinking rather than grand gestures.

    Also, a small fun fact I learned along the way: “Fresk” is an English adaptation of the French word “fresque”, meaning a fresco or mural which feels fitting, as the session is all about stepping back and seeing the whole picture.”

    Minisha Reddy, Impact Lending Support Consultant at Bank Australia.

    By investing in climate education, Bank Australia is strengthening internal awareness, aligning its workforce with its values, and building the capability needed to support Australia’s transition to a low-carbon, nature-positive economy.

    This approach reflects a growing recognition that informed employees are key to driving meaningful, organisation-wide change. It also positions Bank Australia as a leader in sustainable finance, earning recognition from customers for its authentic commitment to climate action.

    Photos credit: Minisha Reddy, Bank Australia.

    📩 Let’s start the conversation.

    Contact us today to organise a Climate Fresk, Biodiversity Collage or Circular Economy Collage workshop for your team.

    Together, we can drive positive change, one action at a time.

    This article was originally published on LinkedIn by Climate Fresk Australia.

  • Boosting Climate Literacy at the Treasury

    Boosting Climate Literacy at the Treasury

    People For Nature has been working with the Treasury, a State Government department that recognises the importance of employees embracing climate science with hope and systemic thinking. To support this, we designed a fun climate literacy workshop—Climate Conversations: Awareness and Impact—delivered as part of their employee wellbeing program.

    Program Objectives

    We created a tailor-made science-based workshop to boost climate literacy, linking awareness to wellbeing and professional growth. This department has put climate science at the centre of its staff training, empowering teams to have meaningful climate discussions. The positive, engaging approach in the workshop has sparked optimism and inspired several of the team to become climate workshop facilitators themselves.

    Why This Matters to Us

    The Treasury plays a key role in shaping Australia’s economic and policy decisions, including those related to climate action. By strengthening climate literacy within the department, employees are better equipped to understand the risks and opportunities linked to climate change, and to consider long-term, systems-based impacts in their work. This matters to all Australians, as these decisions influence the resilience of our economy, the stability of our communities, and the way we transition toward a more sustainable future.

    Impact & Feedback

    This workshop is brilliant, helping us think deeply about how we interact with nature. We can see that the impacts of climate change are profound and reversing those effects takes time and effort. The facilitators were great – creating a safe space to discuss the issues, while giving us hope about the future.

    Interested in organising a workshop for your organisation?

    We’ll empower your people to power change for nature. Contact us today to find out more.

    Click below to download the case study.

  • Climate literacy should not be a choice

    Climate literacy should not be a choice

    Across Australia, our Ambassadors are deeply concerned by the questions young children are already asking about their future:

    “Will the climate be worse when we grow up if people don’t do anything about it?”

    These questions highlight a reality that cannot be ignored:

    Climate literacy should not be optional.

    Imagine if our politicians, teachers, or business leaders did not know English or maths. Would we trust them to make decisions on our behalf? Most of us would agree that these basic skills are non-negotiable for anyone in a position of responsibility.

    Yet, while education systems ensure that reading, writing, maths, history, and science are taught to everyone, understanding climate change and biodiversity is often left as a choice. And unlike optional subjects,

    Climate literacy is fundamental to the decisions that shape our communities, our economies, and our lives.

    Climate literacy gives leaders the knowledge and tools to make informed choices — about energy, food systems, urban planning, and conservation. It empowers them to act responsibly, advocate effectively, and implement solutions that safeguard the natural world for the generation growing up today.

    At People For Nature, we go beyond awareness — we empower.

    Our workshops are designed so that everyone, regardless of background, can understand the science behind climate change. Participants explore the work of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), including the contributions of its working groups and the data that underpin global climate reports.

    Join one of our workshops:

    https://events.humanitix.com/host/people-for-nature

    At People For Nature, we believe every citizen deserves access to climate and biodiversity education.

    But knowledge alone is not enough.

    The people making decisions on our behalf — politicians, teachers, and corporate leaders — must also be fully climate-literate.

    If you believe climate literacy should be mandatory for all those in positions of power and influence, join us in demanding change.

    Together, we can ensure that those shaping our future understand the stakes — and take meaningful action.

  • Partnering on climate literacy with L’Oréal Australia and New Zealand

    Partnering on climate literacy with L’Oréal Australia and New Zealand

    As the world’s largest beauty company, L’Oréal recognises and understands its responsibility to drive meaningful change: from addressing the impacts of climate change, to safeguarding natural resources, to championing circularity, and building community resilience, its actions are anchored in latest environmental science and underpinned by a desire for constant improvement.

    In  2020 it introduced the L’Oréal for the Future program. This sustainability strategy is centred on four key pillars:

    – Steward the climate transition;

    – Safeguard nature;

    – Drive circularity;

    – Support communities.

    In Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), L’Oréal is partnering with People For Nature to deliver climate and biodiversity educational programs that support this sustainability strategy.

    Program objectives

    Delivering on the organisation’s sustainability goals and ambitions requires engaged employees who understand the role they play.

    The team in ANZ is focusing on growing climate literacy among staff so everyone understands how their actions support a healthier planet and help the company advance its sustainability commitments.

    People For Nature delivered a Climate Fresk workshop during L’Oréal’s Sustainability Retreat in August 2025, which gathered about 40 ANZ employees.

    Empowering teams with climate knowledge

    People For Nature delivers tailored training programs that move staff from awareness to action. We empower teams with science-based learning experiences that inspire understanding, care, and change.

    Through our collaborative workshops we build climate and biodiversity literacy, inspiring staff to embed sustainability into their daily operations and culture.

    Interested in organising a workshop for your organisation?

    We’ll empower your people to power change for nature. Contact us today to find out more.

    Click below to download the L’Oréal case study.

  • What role has fossil energy played in shaping our economy and standard of living — and what happens as that energy surplus declines?

    What role has fossil energy played in shaping our economy and standard of living — and what happens as that energy surplus declines?

    Since the advent of the Industrial Revolution, fossil fuels — coal, oil and natural gas — have underpinned our economic growth and transformed human living standards in a way nothing before could.

    • Mechanisation, mass manufacturing and new industries became possible once people could tap energy far beyond what human or animal labour alone could supply. Steam engines and then internal combustion engines powered factories, transport, and infrastructure that brought unprecedented productivity and wealth.
    • Fossil fuels provided the raw energy for electricity generation — lighting homes, powering machines, heating or cooling environments, enabling modern conveniences, health care, global communication, transport, trade and more.
    • In macroeconomic terms, there’s a strong historical correlation between global primary energy consumption and global GDP (economic production). One recent long‑term study found that physical energy inputs (what we call “primary energy consumption”) have driven both physical capital and human capital, fueling growth across centuries.
    • Although energy efficiency has improved over time — meaning we now need less energy per dollar of GDP than in the past — the overall scale of energy consumption remains huge, feeding modern complex economies.

    Put simply: fossil fuels have supplied the energy surplus — the abundant, high‑density energy — that allowed economies to scale, societies to urbanise, food systems to industrialise, transport and trade to flourish, and living standards to climb globally.

    What the “surplus” meant: how fossil energy extended human possibility

    Because fossil energy is dense, concentrated, and relatively easy to exploit (especially when reserves are young and accessible), it created a surplus that underpins much of what we consider “modern living.” Some of the key ways that surplus shaped society:

    • Global mobility and trade — oil-powered shipping, trucking and aviation connected markets, enabled global supply chains, movement of people, goods, and ideas — foundational to globalised economies.
    • Industrial agriculture and food security — fossil fuels powered machinery, synthetic fertilisers and pesticides, transport of food — enabling production and distribution of enormous volumes of food for billions.
    • Urbanisation and infrastructure — energy-intensive industries built cities, housing, sanitation, electricity grids, transport networks, communications — enabling high population densities and complex societies.
    • Access to goods and services — manufacturing of consumer goods, plastics, chemicals, medicines and more all leveraged energy inputs derived from fossil fuels.
    • Improved health, comfort and longevity — heating or cooling, lighting, medical facilities, global trade of food and medicine, mass agriculture — all contributed to massive improvements in human welfare.

    In short: fossil‑fuel surplus didn’t just push GDP numbers up. It expanded the possibility space of what societies could do — allowing humans to transition from subsistence-level existence to global industrial civilisation.

    The signs of change — increasing limits on fossil energy, and what that means

    But as we move into the 21st century, multiple pressures (sometimes referred to as “planetary boundaries”) — geological, economic, environmental — are signalling that the age of abundant, cheap fossil‑fuel surplus is ending, or at least must be constrained. The consequences will be significant.

    Declining surplus and rising constraints

    • Fossil fuels are finite. While estimates vary, experts warn that under current consumption rates, proven reserves will not last indefinitely, especially when accounting for extraction costs, environmental regulations and declining energy return on energy invested (EROEI).
    • As fossil energy becomes scarcer or more costly to extract, energy prices rise — and with that, the cost base of industries that rely on cheap, abundant energy: manufacturing, transport, agriculture, logistics. This in turn can slow economic growth or even reverse output.
    • The tight historical link between energy supply and GDP suggests that declining energy surplus could constrain growth. In the absence of equivalent new energy inputs, some researchers argue economic activity could slow or shift dramatically.
    • Overconsumption of fossil fuels has also led to major environmental and public health problems — pollution, climate change, biodiversity loss — meaning the “surplus” has come with long-term costs.

    What could happen as energy surplus declines

    If fossil energy — or accessible, affordable fossil energy — becomes less abundant, several structural shifts become likely:

    • Re-evaluation of growth paradigms: With energy supply constrained, perpetual economic growth may no longer be sustainable. Some economists argue there may be a thermodynamic cap on how large our global economy can grow — unless we decouple growth from energy consumption via efficiency gains, renewable energy, or radical system change.
    • Necessity to transition to renewables and sustainable energy systems: To maintain well‑being, economies will need to invest heavily in renewable energy, energy efficiency, electrification.
    • Restructure of industries reliant on cheap energy: High‑energy industries — like long‑haul transport, heavy manufacturing, conventional agriculture — may shrink or need to transform. Localisation of production, new low‑energy economic models, circular economy, and regenerative practices might become more advantageous.
    • Potential reduction in consumption, slower growth, simpler lifestyles: Without surplus energy, societies may shift toward lower‑energy consumption, rethinking what “standard of living” means — more local, leaner, less resource-intensive ways of living.
    • Social and political challenges: Resource scarcity, economic stress, inequality, supply disruptions could trigger instability, especially in fossil-energy dependent economies.

    Conclusion — Fossil fuels gave us a head start, but we must not assume the surplus will last

    Fossil energy was the diesel behind the engine of industrial civilisation — powering growth, lifting living standards, enabling the modern world. But it was always a borrowed power: ancient biological energy concentrated over millions of years.

    As that surplus wanes — through depletion, rising extraction costs, environmental constraints — we can expect deep structural shifts: slower growth, higher costs, transformation of industries, and a need for new paradigms. How well humanity adapts will determine whether we regress, stagnate, or reinvent our societies around sustainability, equity, and harmony with the natural world.

    For those committed to biodiversity, climate justice, and education — as you are if you have read this far — this transition is both a challenge and an impetus: an opportunity to help shape the next chapter, grounded in respect for nature’s limits and collaborative human ingenuity.

    References & Sources

    “Role of Fossil Fuels in a Sustainable Energy System” – United Nations, 2022. https://www.un.org/en/chronicle/article/role-fossil-fuels-sustainable-energy-system

    “Fossil Fuels Contribute to Human Flourishing” – Life Powered, 2023. https://lifepowered.org/fossil-fuels-contribute-to-human-flourishing

    “Explain the Importance of Fossil Fuels to Modern Society” – VAIA, Environmental Science Textbook, 2022. https://www.vaia.com/en-us/textbooks/environmental-science/environmental-science-for-a-changing-world-4-edition/chapter-9/problem-2-explain-the-importance-of-fossil-fuels-to-modern-s

    “The Role of Energy in Economic Growth” – ArXiv preprint, 2020. https://arxiv.org/abs/2008.10967

    “Energy Technology Perspectives 2020” – OECD, 2020. https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/publications/reports/2020/09/energy-technology-perspectives-2020_21abbde0/d07136f0-en.pdf

    “How Fossil Fuels Shaped Our World” – Green Ambassador Challenge, 2021. https://greenambassadorchallenge.com/challenge/fossil-fuels/activity/how-fossil-fuels-shaped-our-world

    “Oil Depletion” – Wikipedia, 2023. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oil_depletion

    “The Sustainability of Fossil Fuel Use: Declining Surplus and Economic Implications” – MDPI Sustainability, 2022. https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/14/8/4792

    “Australia’s Energy Crisis & America’s Energy Surplus” – University of Sydney, 2023. https://www.ussc.edu.au/australias-energy-crisis-americas-energy-surplus

    “How Curbing Reliance on Fossil Fuels Will Change the World” – Wilson Center, 2021. https://www.wilsoncenter.org/article/how-curbing-reliance-fossil-fuels-will-change-world

  • Introducing Gunter’s Fables

    Introducing Gunter’s Fables

    Climate education using storytelling, creativity and imagination

    At People For Nature, climate literacy is at the heart of what we do. We firmly believe that education isn’t just about understanding the problem, it’s about inspiring people to act. Because, when people understand, they care – and when they care, they act.

    That’s why we love Gunter’s Fables, a bilingual (French and English) collection of educational stories that help children see nature not as something fragile and separate, but as a source of solutions for humanity’s biggest challenges. 

    Climate education needs to start with those that are already at the frontline: our youth. Teaching children and young adults about the science of climate change, its impacts, and potential solutions can inspire a new wave of climate-conscious leaders, entrepreneurs, and activists who will shape Australia’s future. Early education fosters a sense of responsibility and urgency, ensuring that the next generation is ready to tackle the challenges ahead.

    Download the presentation to learn more.

    A collection of 365 fables

    Gunter’s Fables were created by Gunter Pauli, a Belgian-born climate visionary, who has dedicated his life to the radical transformation of business and society. He is the founder of the Zero Emissions Research Initiative and author of The Blue Economy, a framework adopted by the United Nations, governments, and industries worldwide. 

    Aimed at children aged 3 to 15, Gunter’s Fables evolve in depth and complexity as readers grow, showing how nature already holds the answers to many of our sustainability problems. 

    Each set of fables explores a different theme: water, health, food, energy, housing, work, and education / ethics.

    Just like People For Nature’s educational workshops – Climate Fresk, Biodiversity Collage and Circular Economy collage – Gunter’s Fables are fun and interactive. They encourage curiosity, questioning and experimentation, cultivating the mindset that we can all make a difference.

    Combining storytelling with science and action

    What makes Gunter’s Fables so powerful as an educational tool is the way it blends storytelling with science and action. Inspired by educators like Maria Montessori, Rudolf Steiner, and Paulo Freire, the series awakens five kinds of intelligence: scientific knowledge, emotional intelligence, artistic expression, understanding of complex systems, and the ability to take action. Children aren’t just learning facts; they’re exploring, questioning, and discovering how they can make a difference.

    Each fable is a guided exploration that encourages reflection, creativity, and reinforces the innate desire to contribute to the good of all. The fables turn sustainability from an abstract topic into a lived experience. Each one ends with real-world examples, helping young readers see that change is already happening and that they can be part of it.

    Empowering tomorrow’s leaders

    Gunter’s Fables are a great tool to equip our future leaders with the knowledge, skills, and passion to drive meaningful change.

    In a world where climate headlines can feel overwhelming, Gunter’s Fables offer something rare: hope grounded in understanding. By nurturing imagination and action, these stories help raise a generation of thoughtful, empowered “planet protectors.”

    Whether you are a parent, a grand parent or an educator, these books are a great tool to pass on important messages to the next generation.

    Interested in finding out more or getting a copy of Gunter’s Fables?

    Contact us today.

  • Bringing climate knowledge to schools

    Bringing climate knowledge to schools

    The need for climate education

    Australia is already experiencing the impacts of climate change in ways that affect our communities, ecosystems, and economy. 

    Despite the urgency, one of the biggest challenges we face is the lack of understanding and awareness of the causes, consequences, and solutions for climate change.

    Additionally, in the age of social media, false claims and misleading information about climate change can spread rapidly, undermining public understanding and delaying climate action.

    That’s why, at People For Nature, our focus is on educating all Australians – young and old – with the knowledge to make informed decisions and advocate for policies that protect our environment.

    By using trusted sources and scientific data, we can combat the spread of misinformation and equip individuals with the facts they need to make informed decisions.

    Our goal is to educate 27,000 Australians by 2027 — to tackle climate and biodiversity challenges and drive real change for a sustainable future.

    Youth Climate Education 

    Young people are already experiencing the effects of a changing climate.

    That’s why it’s crucial to integrate climate education into schools and universities. Early education fosters a sense of responsibility and urgency, ensuring that the next generation is ready to tackle the challenges ahead.

    Teaching children and young adults about the science of climate change, its impacts, and potential solutions can inspire a new wave of climate-conscious leaders, entrepreneurs, and activists who will shape Australia’s future. 

    When delivered well, climate education fosters hope, builds emotional resilience, and empowers action.

    Our work with schools

    We deliver workshops tailored specifically to younger audiences. Our Climate Fresk for Kids is a fun, interactive, and age-appropriate version of the internationally acclaimed Climate Fresk workshop.

    This playful, science-based workshop is designed to introduce students aged 10 and up to the basics of climate change. Using colourful illustrations and a card game format, students explore:

    🧐 What causes climate change

    🌎 Its effects on people and the planet

    🙌 How we can take action

    This kid-friendly Climate Fresk has been developed by teachers and climate experts to make complex science engaging and accessible for younger learners, without overwhelming them.

    Read more:

    📚 Brisbane High School Leads the Charge on Climate-Smart Learning

    🌿 Climate Science Made Simple: Climate Fresk for Kids

    Our work with universities

    We’re working with forward-thinking Australian universities to deliver workshops that:

    ✅ Build climate and biodiversity understanding across faculties and disciplines

    ✅ Embed literacy into curricula and campus-wide initiatives

    ✅ Engage academic and operational teams in meaningful action toward net zero

    From science and engineering to law, business, and the arts — climate and biodiversity touch every field. Now is the time to empower every department.

    🌿 These are some of the universities are leading the way: The University of Newcastle, Griffith University, UNSW, and UTS.

    Community education helps drive broader change

    Education isn’t just about understanding the problem – it’s about inspiring people to act. When people understand, they care – and when they care, they act.

    Our interactive and fun workshops aim to help people learn about climate change, biodiversity, sustainability and what they can do to make a positive difference. 

    Climate literacy empowers Australians to participate in climate-related discussions, vote for climate-conscious leaders, and engage in citizen science initiatives that can drive local conservation efforts.

    📅 Find us at a community event near you 🌳

    Want to organise a workshop for your community? Get in touch!

    Believe in a better future? So do we.

    At People For Nature, our mission is bold: to educate 27,000 Australians by 2027 on climate and biodiversity, empowering them to take meaningful action for our planet.

    Your donation fuels citizen-powered education that turns knowledge into action—and action into lasting change.
    Donate today and be part of the change.

    💚 Together, we can shape a planet-boundaries literate Australia.

  • Building a climate-first workforce  at VSL Australia

    Building a climate-first workforce  at VSL Australia

    Creating sustainability champions internally

    VSL Australia has put sustainability at the centre of its operations,  and has a big focus on educating and empowering its workforce.

    Internally driven by Jonathan Handschuh, one of our Ambassadors, VSL has run countless Climate Fresk workshops, helping its teams understand climate science and how they play a part in creating a better future.  

    The organisation has now moved into the next phase of climate education, running Biodiversity Collage workshops. This is deepening understanding, building further engagement and accelerating climate action.

    Program Objectives

    VSL Australia has set an ambitious climate action plan. To deliver on it, employees need to be engaged and understand the role they can play in achieving its goals. By building climate literacy and fostering awareness of the challenges, people can see how their actions contribute to a more sustainable future.

    Impact & Feedback

    “Rolling out Climate Fresk workshops across the organisation has helped mobilise our teams. When people connect emotionally with climate facts, their actions become more meaningful and impactful.  And the impact extends beyond the workplace: when people connect the dots they drive positive change in their personal lives as well.”

    Andrew Manser, Managing Director, VSL ANZ

    Interested in organising a workshop for your organisation?

    We’ll empower your people to power change for nature. Contact us today to find out more.

    Click below to download the VSL Australia case study.