Card Collection/Clustering Activity

The Card Collection/Clustering Activity is an inclusive and interactive session designed to gather and organize a wide range of ideas from Climate Resilience Groups. Suitable for medium to large groups, this 30-45 minute activity utilizes cards or post-it notes for participants to write down their thoughts on climate resilience, such as personal actions, community initiatives, or coping strategies. These cards are then read aloud by a facilitator to maintain equality and anonymity, followed by a collaborative categorization on a wall or board. This visual clustering helps participants identify common themes and understand the diversity of perspectives within the group. The session concludes with a discussion on these themes, offering insights into collective priorities and potential areas for action. This activity is particularly effective in ensuring all voices are heard and facilitates a deep, shared understanding of group sentiments and ideas on enhancing climate resilience.

Steps:

• Distribute Materials: Provide each participant with cards or post-it notes and pens or markers.

• Idea Generation: Participants write down their thoughts or ideas related to climate resilience, such as personal actions to mitigate climate impact, community initiatives, or emotional coping strategies.

• Collection and Reading: Collect all cards. A facilitator reads each idea aloud to ensure all voices are heard equally and to maintain anonymity if desired.

• Categorization on the Wall: Place the read cards on a wall or board. Group members then collaboratively categorize the ideas into clusters. Adjust the categories as new themes emerge during the clustering process.

• Discussion and Reflection: Once all cards are categorized, guide the group in a discussion about the emerging themes. This can help participants see the collective perspective and range of ideas within the group.