Harnessing Collective Intelligence with The Climate Fresk to Unpack Climate Change and Create Millions of Changemakers by Cedric Ringenbach

Episode Summary: In this episode of CarbonSessions, we dive deep into a conversation with Cedric Ringenbach, founder of Climate Fresk, a workshop tool designed to educate people about the science of climate change. The discussion explores how this interactive workshop helps participants understand the causes and consequences of climate change and empowers them to take meaningful action. Highlights Include: Impact and Reach: Insights into the impressive numbers—1.5 million participants in 160+ countries, with 70,000 volunteers in 45 languages. What is the Climate Fresk? Cedric explains the workshop format and how it facilitates understanding of climate change through cause and effect mapping. Origins of Climate Fresk: The story behind its creation and how it evolved from an interactive lesson into a global movement. Interactive Learning: The importance of collective intelligence and how mistakes and discussions during the workshop enhance learning. Emotional Engagement: Addressing the emotional impact of learning about climate change and strategies for facilitators to support participants. Global Expansion: Cedric's vision for international growth and the steps needed to establish Climate Fresk organizations in more countries. Personal Stories and Advice: Cedric shares his personal journey into climate activism and offers advice for those interested in participating in or facilitating Climate Fresk workshops. Tune in to learn how this impactful initiative harnesses the power of community and interactive learning to spark significant environmental change. To find out more about The Climate Fresk, visit climatefresk.org .  -----  Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Tania Marien, Brian Tormey, Olabanji Stephen and Jenn Swanson.  Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert, and podcaster from Paris, France.  From Riverside, California, Tania is an independent environmental education professional and hosts and produces The Talaterra Podcast.  Brian is a Real Estate Title Insurance Professional and Goat Farmer in the US.  Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria. He’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work.  From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer, and community Connector, helping people help themselves. ----- For more information on the project and to order your copy of the Carbon Almanac (one of Amazon best-selling books of the year!), visit thecarbonalmanac.org Want to join in the conversation? Visit thecarbonalmanac.org/podcasts and send us a voice message on this episode or any other climate-related ideas and perspectives. Don’t Take Our Word For It, Look It Up! -----  The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.