CATALYST: Climate Awareness Through Active Learning for Young People and Students

This case study presents the CATALYST initiative (Climate Awareness Through Active Learning for Young People and Students) at the University of Limerick’s Kemmy Business School. Delivered as a mandatory, assessed component of a first-year accounting module, the project engaged over 570 students in a condensed Climate Fresk workshop designed to build climate literacy, critical thinking, and action-oriented reflection. Delivered across 40 sessions and supported by trained Teaching Assistants, the initiative integrated interactive team-based learning with pre- and post-session surveys to measure impact. Over 92% student participation was achieved, with findings indicating increased understanding of climate change and its relevance to business decision-making, alongside strong engagement and community-building outcomes. Designed for scalability, CATALYST will operate as a peer-led annual model and expand across faculties.