Thinking in Systems: Year 8 Explores Climate Solutions with Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric Climate Fresk Workshop | 2026
Event Overview
Partner: Schneider Electric Japan
Students: Year 8
Theme: Sustainability & Systems Thinking
Activity: Climate Fresk Workshop at the Schneider Electric Innovation Hub
Bringing Learning to Life
Understanding climate change is about more than learning scientific facts—it requires curiosity, collaboration and an appreciation of how our world is interconnected.
As part of our growing partnership with Schneider Electric Japan, our Year 8 students visited the company's Innovation Hub to participate in the internationally recognised Climate Fresk workshop. Guided by Schneider Electric facilitators, students explored one of the world's most pressing challenges through discussion, teamwork and critical thinking.
Rather than listening to a traditional presentation, students worked together to uncover the links between human activity, climate systems and their impact on the planet.
📷 Year 8 students arriving at Schneider Electric's Innovation Hub.
Working in small groups, students used scientifically validated Climate Fresk cards based on research from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Their challenge was to identify the relationships between human activity, greenhouse gas emissions, environmental change, and the impacts on ecosystems and society.
📷 Students working together to build their Climate Fresk.
As the workshop progressed, each team gradually built a visual map showing how these global issues are interconnected. Through discussion, debate and problem-solving, students developed a deeper understanding of the complexity of climate change and why systems thinking is essential when addressing global challenges.
Why It Matters
Experiences like this help students connect classroom learning with real-world challenges. By working alongside Schneider Electric professionals, they discovered how science, technology and innovation are helping organisations improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions and develop practical solutions to environmental challenges.
The workshop also encouraged students to consider the important role that individuals, communities, governments and businesses all play in creating a more sustainable future.
📷 Students discussing sustainability with Schneider Electric facilitators.
Looking Ahead
At Laurus, partnerships like this help students connect what they learn in the classroom with the challenges and opportunities shaping our world.
Our collaboration with Schneider Electric Japan gave Year 8 students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of climate science while developing the curiosity, collaboration and critical-thinking skills needed to help build a more sustainable future.
We look forward to continuing our partnership with Schneider Electric and creating even more opportunities for students to engage with sustainability, innovation and global citizenship.
📷 Year 8 students and the Schneider Electric team following a successful day of learning.
Thank You
A heartfelt thank you to everyone at Schneider Electric Japan for welcoming our Year 8 students to your Innovation Hub and delivering such an engaging and thought-provoking Climate Fresk workshop.
By sharing your expertise and encouraging our students to think in systems, you helped them understand that addressing climate change requires collaboration, innovation and informed decision-making. We are grateful for your partnership and look forward to continuing to inspire the next generation of environmentally responsible leaders together.
About Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric is a global energy technology leader, driving efficiency and sustainability by electrifying, automating, and digitalizing industries, businesses, and homes.
Its technologies enable buildings, data centers, factories, infrastructure, and grids to operate as open, interconnected ecosystems, enhancing performance, resilience, and sustainability.
The portfolio includes intelligent devices, software-defined architectures, AI-powered systems, digital services, and expert advisory.
With 160,000 employees and one million partners in over 100 countries, Schneider Electric is consistently ranked among the world’s most sustainable companies.
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Through our Next Generation Community Partnerships, Laurus connects students with leading organisations across science, technology, engineering, business, healthcare, sustainability and the arts.
Together, we create authentic learning experiences that inspire curiosity, broaden horizons and help prepare students to thrive in an ever-changing world.
