Climate Change CoursesClimate Fresk Facilitation Training

Climate Fresk Facilitation Training

A 6-week, cohort-based training for Terra.do alumni to transform climate knowledge into confident facilitation and real-world action through the Climate Fresk and other interactive tools.

Apply by: April 15th|Cohort begins: April 20th

Adi BeneaNikyta PalmisaniKanan Puntambekar

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Adi Benea

Expert Instructor, Terra.do, Green Belt Climate Fresk Trainer

Nikyta Palmisani

Expert Instructor, Terra.do, Green Belt Climate Fresk Trainer, Ecopsychologist

Kanan Puntambekar

Program Design, Evaluation & Learning, Facilitator

6 weeks / 4 hours per week

Expected commitment. We will help keep yourself accountable with timely check-ins

Cohort-based

Engage in weekly live online sessions, guided asynchronous practice, and 1:1 mentoring.

Real-world practice

Design, deliver, and receive coaching on your first officially facilitated Climate Fresk session.

Certificate & Office-hours

New

Certificate and office-hour meetings with course creator and other learners

Course overview

The Climate Fresk is a collaborative, card-based systems mapping workshop that helps groups understand climate science, process emotions, and design actionable responses. Using cards based on IPCC reports, participants co-create a visual map of the causes and consequences of climate change, then collectively explore solutions in their own context.

Over 2 million people worldwide have already experienced the Climate Fresk in settings ranging from corporations and public institutions to NGOs, community groups, and family circles. Becoming a facilitator connects you to this global movement and equips you with a versatile tool to use in professional, community, and informal spaces.

Beyond the core Fresk methodology, this training will also introduce you to several other similar interactive tools. This includes the Climate Compass—a card-based, localized tool designed to be flexibly adapted to any unique context you might face as a facilitator.

Course Overview

Skills you will learn

1

Systems Thinking

Analyze the theoretical foundations and structure underpinning the methodology, and help groups co-create a visual map of the causes and consequences of climate change.

2

Emotional Intelligence

Practice holding emotions and build confidence in leading complex dialogues on climate science, emotional processing, and transformative action.

3

Action-Oriented Dialogue

Guide participants from understanding to action, design actionable responses, and formulate an actionable strategy for continued facilitation.

4

Workshop Facilitation

Design, deliver, and evaluate interactive workshops, acquiring a flexible facilitation framework adaptable to diverse audiences and cultural contexts.

Who is this course for?

Terra.do Fellows and Alumni

You’ve completed a Terra.do program and joined a global community with a deep, systems-level understanding of climate change, solutions, and equity. You want to translate your learning into facilitation and action.

Action-Oriented Practitioners

Practitioners who want a structured, proven tool to activate climate conversations and are looking for concrete, high-impact ways to mobilize climate action in their own spheres of influence.

Workplace & Community Workshop Hosts

People ready to host workshops in workplaces, communities, or peer networks, guiding participants from understanding to action using the Climate Fresk and other interactive tools.

How this program runs

  • Weekly live 90-minute sessions (Mondays, 8:00 am PT)
  • One live 3.5 hour 2nd Generation Climate Fresk Facilitation Training Session
  • Guided asynchronous practice and reflection between sessions
  • A facilitated peer learning circle for accountability and mutual support
  • At least one Climate Fresk you facilitate during the program, with coaching before and debrief after
  • 1:1 mentor sessions tailored to your context and goals

Course syllabus

Methodology

Foundations of Climate Facilitation


Gain familiarity with several forms of advanced, interactive climate-focused facilitation tools. Learn and analyze the theoretical foundations, principles, structure, and pedagogy underpinning the Climate Fresk workshop methodology.

Core Training

Fresk Facilitator Training


Undertake comprehensive training by experiencing a full 2nd Generation Climate Fresk Facilitator Training, emphasizing both content mastery and pedagogical design. Work toward attaining certification and becoming a 2nd Generation Climate Fresk Facilitator through verified practice and assessment.

Skill Development

Key Facilitation Competencies


Develop, practice, and refine key facilitation competencies, including emotional intelligence (holding emotions), systems thinking, and guiding action-oriented dialogue. Build confidence in leading complex dialogues on climate science and transformative action while receiving real-time coaching and formative assessment from mentors and peers.

Practicum

Design, Deliver, and Evaluate


Design, deliver, and officially facilitate your first 2nd Generation Climate Fresk session during the program itself as part of experiential learning activities. Conduct and document this session to move confidently from trainee to active facilitator.

Future Strategy

Integration and Action Planning


Formulate an actionable strategy and a concrete plan for continued facilitation within professional, academic, or community-based settings. Acquire a flexible, repeatable workshop framework adaptable to diverse audiences, while establishing enduring relationships within a supportive peer network of Terra.do alumni to grow with over time.

US$ 399
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Apply by: April 15th|Cohort begins: April 20th

Terra.do alumni discount

For Terra.do alumni enrolling as individuals without organizational funding.

MAPA (Most Affected People and Areas)

Intended for participants from frontline communities and lower-income regions; this tier is supported by higher contributions on the scale.


What you get with with this course

Free office-hours

Join monthly live sessions with the course creator and peers taking the same course.

Global community

Join our global community of 5k+ professionals from 80+ countries with 200+ expert mentors

Live events & workshops

Attend immersive events and practical workshops with top climate voices and peers

15% off other courses

As a learner, you get 15% off for all other courses on Terra.do. Including our cohort-based courses.

AI-assisted learningBeta

Cutting-edge AI-assisted learning experience with personalized pathways and more.

Meet the course creators

Adi Benea

Adi Benea

Expert Instructor, Terra.do, Green Belt Climate Fresk Trainer

Adi is an experienced educator working across both formal and alternative learning environments, with contributions spanning Europe, Asia, and South America. Throughout his career, he has designed and facilitated transformative learning experiences for diverse audiences, including primary and secondary students, university learners, and adult professionals.

As a certified Green Belt Climate Fresk facilitator, Adi has conducted both online sessions with international participants and in‑person workshops for educators and organizational leaders in the Ecuadorian Amazon and the Galápagos Islands. These initiatives were part of a broader sustainability education strategy designed to strengthen climate change literacy and integrate it into both formal and alternative educational systems across the archipielago.

Adi currently facilitates learning journeys on climate change for international participants through Terra.do’s “Learning for Action” program, supporting learners in developing the knowledge and agency to engage with the climate transition.

Through his personal project, “indigaia.com”, Adi designs and delivers experiential, customized learning programs grounded in a methodology shaped by years of creating and guiding immersive educational experiences.

Nikyta Palmisani

Nikyta Palmisani

Expert Instructor, Terra.do, Green Belt Climate Fresk Trainer, Ecopsychologist

Nikyta Palmisani is a Climate Change Educator, Ecopsychologist, and Certified Climate Fresk Trainer (Green Belt). As an Expert Instructor for Terra.do, she has taught global professionals in the flagship Learning for Action course since 2022, guiding learners through transformative, systems-based approaches to climate action.

With a background in mental health, mindfulness, and professional leadership development, Nikyta is known for her dynamic facilitation style that fosters both cognitive and emotional transformation. She designs and leads experiential workshops such as Emotional Resilience for Climate and Mindfulness for Climate Work, creating spaces where reflection, connection, and momentum meet.

Her experience spans from serving in United Nations delegations—including Art Direction at COP15 and work with the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues—to grassroots, citizen-led initiatives. She has also collaborated with research teams at Oxford University exploring the intersections of art, biodiversity, and climate.

In her consulting practice, Nikyta supports communities, corporations, and local governments in accelerating climate action through participatory and creative facilitation designs. She is a Climate Fresk facilitator, helping leaders and organizations understand, process, and act on climate change, and serves as a core facilitator for Leadership San Juan Islands, a professional leadership program in Washington State.

Kanan Puntambekar

Kanan Puntambekar

Program Design, Evaluation & Learning, Facilitator

Kanan leads the design and implementation of global climate fellowship programs aimed at strengthening the talent pipeline in the climate sector. She is also experienced in designing Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL) frameworks and is an experienced facilitator for STEM education and fellowship programming. She is also a Climate Fresk facilitator.

Prior to working in the Impact Sector, she has worked in R&D of consumer electronics, energy storage, and next-generation technologies for over 15 years as researcher at University of Minnesota, UC Berkeley, and Northwestern University and in materials development and reliability roles at Sharp & Apple.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are there discounts or scholarships available if cost is a barrier?

Yes. We offer a discounted tier for Terra.do alumni enrolling as individuals without organizational funding, as well as a MAPA (Most Affected People and Areas) tier intended for participants from frontline communities and lower-income regions. If cost is still a barrier, please reach out to us. We are committed to finding solutions where possible through additional discounts or limited scholarships, as space and funding allow.

Q: When are the live sessions, and how long are they?

The core of the program features weekly live 90-minute sessions that take place on Mondays at 8:00 am PT. Additionally, there will be one longer, live 3.5-hour session specifically for the 2nd Generation Climate Fresk Facilitation Training.

Q: What is required outside of the weekly live sessions?

Outside of the live sessions, you will engage in guided asynchronous practice and reflection, and participate in a facilitated peer learning circle for accountability and mutual support. You will also have 1:1 mentor sessions tailored to your context and goals. Finally, as part of the program, you will actually facilitate at least one Climate Fresk, complete with coaching beforehand and a debrief afterward.

Q: Who is eligible to take this training?

This training is designed specifically for Terra.do fellows and alumni. It is meant for individuals who have already completed a Terra.do program, possess a deep, systems-level understanding of climate change, and are now ready to translate that learning into facilitation and action within their workplaces, communities, or peer networks.

Q: Do I receive any kind of certification at the end of the program?

Yes. Through verified practice and assessment, you will attain official certification as a Second-Generation Climate Fresk Facilitator. By the end of the program, you will have completed the full training and officially facilitated at least one session.

Q: What exactly is the Climate Fresk?

The Climate Fresk is a collaborative, card-based systems mapping workshop. Using cards based on IPCC reports, it helps groups co-create a visual map of the causes and consequences of climate change. It is designed to help participants understand climate science, process emotions, and explore actionable solutions in their own context.

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Climate Fresk Facilitation Training

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US$ 399

Apply by: April 15th|Cohort begins: April 20th

Terra.do alumni discount:For Terra.do alumni enrolling as individuals without organizational funding.MAPA (Most Affected People and Areas):Intended for participants from frontline communities and lower-income regions; this tier is supported by higher contributions on the scale.
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