Crafting a Shared Vision for Climate Action

Gather a diverse group of peers or stakeholders interested in addressing climate issues. Create a safe, welcoming space where everyone feels valued and encouraged to share ideas.

Begin by discussing the group’s collective motivations for participating in the activity.
Use prompts like:

• “Why is addressing climate action important to you?”
• “What values or principles should guide our collaboration?”

Write these shared intentions on a large piece of paper or digital board visible to everyone.

Provide materials such as markers, paper, and sticky notes.

Ask each person to draw or visually represent their vision for an ideal climate-positive future. Encourage them to think creatively, using shapes, symbols, or abstract representations.

Post all the individual visions together, creating a gallery.

In small groups, review the collective gallery of visions. Discuss:

• Common themes or overlaps in the representations.
• Unique perspectives that stand out and why they’re valuable.

Collaboratively combine the ideas into one cohesive vision, ensuring everyone’s voice is heard. Use prompts like:

• “How can we integrate these ideas into a shared vision?”
• “What can we learn from the differences in our perspectives?”

Transition the shared vision into actionable steps. In groups, brainstorm answers to:

• “What small, concrete actions can we take to make this vision a reality?”
• “How can we collaborate across our differences to achieve these goals?”

Assign roles or tasks based on individual strengths and interests.

As a group, design a collective symbol, logo, or artifact that represents the shared vision. This could be a simple drawing, a physical object, or even a group photo.

Place this symbol somewhere visible during future meetings to remind everyone of the collaboration’s purpose.

End the activity by reflecting on the experience. Use prompts like:

• “What made this process feel safe and inclusive?”
• “How did we ensure genuine co-creation and shared ownership?”
• “What can we do to strengthen our collaboration in the future?”