Climate puzzle encourages students to rethink their mindset
- 09.12.2025
- News Study Program
Students from the University of Applied Sciences Kufstein Tirol at the Climate-Fresk-Workshop.
Understanding climate change and taking action: At the Climate Fresk workshop at the University of Applied Sciences Kufstein Tirol, students made complex interrelationships tangible and developed concrete ways to take sustainable action. An interactive format for greater awareness and change.
How are climate change, social developments, and individual behavior connected? Students enrolled in the English-language master's program in Energy & Sustainability Management and the part-time master's program in Energy & Sustainability Management at the University of Applied Sciences Kufstein Tirol addressed this question as part of the interactive Climate Fresk format.
Climate Fresk teaches the scientific basics of climate change in a playful and illustrative way. In small groups, participants analyzed the causes, interactions and effects of the climate system and then developed their own ideas on how sustainability can be strengthened at the university and in everyday life. The two-day program was led by Eva von Monschaw and Rubina Rauter, two trained facilitators who are themselves master's students at the University of Applied Sciences Kufstein Tirol.
SHARE KNOWLEDGE, INITIATE CHANGE
On both days of the workshop, the room was filled with motivation and lively discussion: the students engaged in lively debate, sought solutions, and intensively explored what each individual can do to contribute to climate protection in their own sphere of influence. This resulted in many practical suggestions: from small changes in everyday (working) life and more conscious consumer decisions to concrete ideas on how the Kufstein University of Applied Sciences in Tyrol could become even more sustainable.
Together with the students, ideas for greater sustainability were developed, including for the university.
The students developed concepts to make a vegan lunch menu appealing and integrate it into the menu permanently. “As depressing as climate change can be, it was impressive to see how much creativity and energy is generated when people work together on solutions,” says Rubina Rauter. “Due to the internationality and professional experience of the students, a high degree of creativity was evident. It was also great to see what ideas can emerge from the collective knowledge when everyone is willing to share their expertise.”
FOCUS ON CREATIVITY AND TEAMWORK
The interactive approach not only imparts knowledge, but also raises awareness in a way that motivates people to take action themselves. Eva von Monschaw was particularly impressed by the following aspect of the climate puzzle: "It's really impressive to see how such a format promotes cooperation on an equal footing. The resulting discussions and the associated exchange often lead to new, creative ideas. That makes moderating fun, too!" Initiatives like this are designed to teach sustainability in a co-creative and practice-oriented way in degree programs. At the same time, the aim is to empower and encourage students to take responsibility for a sustainable future.