Three days dedicated to sustainability at the Mural Fest 2024 in Barcelona
Last weekend, Elise van Breda and I had an incredible time facilitating and joining workshops at Mural Fest 2024, held at the beautiful...
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Since the beginning of Somewhat Greener (read more in our about), we’ve been driven to find new ways to raise planetary awareness, foster systems thinking, and inspire meaningful action on today’s global challenges. Along the way, we’ve explored tools and techniques that not only inform but also spark curiosity, foster collaboration, and empower people to step up to the enormous challenges of our time. From hosting book clubs and literature discussions to delivering presentations and lectures, or even facilitating workshops and trainings, we’ve been experimenting with formats that connect and inspire.
On this page, you’ll find more information about the workshops and trainings we facilitate and the events we host or participate in. We also share some of our most memorable highlights, and you can explore a list of upcoming workshops and events that are open to the general public.
Whether you want to deepen your understanding of specific topics, connect with like-minded individuals, or uncover something new, our workshops and events have something for everyone.
At the UN COP28 Climate Conference, we crossed paths with international facilitators and ambassadors promoting interactive workshops that raise awareness about climate change, biodiversity loss, and desertification. Their enthusiasm inspired us to join a Climate Fresk session – and we soon discovered why these workshops were receiving so much attention. Within three hours, we were hooked. The workshop was fun, engaging, and incredibly effective at breaking down the complexity of climate change into a clear, structured framework that’s easy to understand.
As raising awareness of our global, interconnected challenges feels more critical than ever, we began exploring collaborative workshops designed to offer participants fresh insights and a broader perspective on the state of our planet – and the actions we can take to protect it. We participated in a wide variety of them: some introduced key concepts like the circular economy or Planetary Boundaries, others highlighted challenges and opportunities within industries like fashion or agri-food, many focused on building a systemic understanding of the causes and consequences of environmental degradation, and a few explored pathways towards sustainable and desirable futures.
Participating in these workshops inspired us to start facilitating ourselves. From public events to universities, corporate settings, and conferences, we’ve now facilitated dozens of engaging sessions exploring the interconnectedness of social and ecological issues, raising planetary awareness, fostering systems thinking, and inspiring meaningful action on today’s global challenges.
Using tools like the Climate Fresk and Planetary Boundaries Fresco, we’ve guided countless participants toward a deeper understanding of the bigger picture – inspiring meaningful action to protect our shared home.
The Climate Fresk is an interactive workshop that helps participants understand the causes and consequences of climate change. Based on the latest findings from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), it transforms complex science into a clear and engaging format. Participants connect the dots, build climate literacy, and feel empowered to take action. This workshop sparks collaboration, meaningful conversations, and practical solutions.
The Planetary Boundaries Fresco zooms out to offer a broader perspective on the state of our planet. Rooted in the groundbreaking work of the Stockholm Resilience Centre (SRC) and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), this workshop explores the nine planetary boundaries that define a safe operating space for humanity. Through collaborative exercises and guided discussions, participants gain insights into humanity’s impact on Earth’s systems and discover pathways toward a sustainable future.
Are you ready to deepen your understanding of our planet or gain a fresh perspective? Visit one of the dedicated workshop pages below to learn more about the Climate Fresk or Planetary Boundaries Fresco, explore our upcoming sessions, and join us on the journey toward meaningful change.
Whether online or in-person, public or private, our workshops are crafted to be interactive, insightful, and impactful. We’ve facilitated sessions at climate conferences like SB60, community events, development programmes, universities such as the VU University of Amsterdam and Stockholm University, and organisations including JDE Peet’s, Velux, TNO, ABN AMRO Bank, the European Space Agency, and the Stockholm Resilience Centre.
Here, we’ve gathered snapshots of key moments – from project updates and takeaways at conferences to reflections from workshops we’ve led. Originally shared on LinkedIn, these highlights are now accessible to all, with added context, extra visuals, and links to more of our work on Instagram and throughout our website.
Dive in to explore the journey with us! And if the latest six highlights leave you wanting more, feel free to scroll through our full highlights archive.
Whether you’re hosting a company gathering, conference, or community event, we can tailor our workshops or events to engage your group and spark impactful conversations. With options for online or in-person facilitation, we’ll help bring planetary awareness and systems thinking to your organisation. Get in touch to create something meaningful together!
Want to join one of our workshops as an individual or with friends? We’ve got you covered! Below, you’ll find a selection of upcoming sessions open to the general public. For the full list of collaborative workshops and events, visit our upcoming events page.
Whether you’re eager to deepen your understanding of specific topics, connect with like-minded individuals, or explore something entirely new, our workshops and events are designed to offer something for everyone.
Please note that some general public workshops or training sessions we facilitate require a small fee – this fee goes directly to the associations and communities behind the tools, helping to spread global climate and planetary literacy. We don’t receive any payment for facilitating these sessions – we do this voluntarily. If the fee prevents you from joining one of our sessions, please message us, and we will work something out! Climate and planetary education should be accessible to all.
Click on the events below for more details and registration links. We can’t wait to see you there!
