Biodiversity Collage
Explore the web of life and why it matters. A collaborative workshop based on international biodiversity science, for anyone curious about the living world.
What is the Biodiversity Collage?
The Biodiversity Collage takes participants on a journey through the living world, from the soil beneath our feet to the oceans that cover most of our planet. Using illustrated cards based on the findings of the IPBES, the world’s leading authority on biodiversity science, participants work together to uncover the drivers and consequences of biodiversity loss. They leave with a new sense of wonder for the natural world, and a clearer picture of what threatens it – and what to do to protect it.
100,000
participants worldwide
40+
countries reached
How a session unfolds
Biodiversity touches everything: food, water, medicine, climate… Each group brings their own connection to nature.
Ecosystem game
Participants recreate an ecosystem and discover what happens when it is disturbed – a playful opener that makes the stakes tangible.
Comprehension
In teams, participants use 39 cards to map the causes and effects of biodiversity loss, building a systemic picture of the living world.
Creativity
Participants decorate their collage and give it a title, making the content their own and creating a shared team identity.
Discussion & Actions
The session closes with a collective brainstorm on what we can do to protect ecosystems and restore our relationship with the natural world.
A few stories
Nature-positive business in Yokohama
Yokohama, Kanagawa
In 2025, the Yokohama SDGs Design Center invited local businesses, sustainability professionals and community members to explore biodiversity through a Biodiversity Collage session. The Design Center, a joint public-private organization connecting sustainability challenges with local solutions, chose the workshop as a hands-on way to help Yokohama’s business community understand what biodiversity loss means in an urban context, and what they can do about it. Read the full story →
Biodiversity education for all Parisians
Paris, France
As part of its Biodiversity Plan, the City of Paris partnered with the Biodiversity Collage association to bring workshops to all 20 arrondissements – in town halls, community centers, and neighborhood venues, for all publics, day and evening. The goal: help Parisians understand what biodiversity means in an urban environment, and how the city’s 84 biodiversity projects connect to their daily lives. A powerful example of a local government using science-based education to bring residents closer to public policy.
B Corp Earth Day on Iki island
Iki, Nagasaki
Colere, a B Corp-certified HR consultancy based on Iki island, off the coast of Nagasaki, has made sustainability education part of how they bring their community together. At their 2023 Earth Day gathering, Colere invited staff, clients, local residents and fellow B Corp community members to experience the Biodiversity Collage together. The session planted seeds beyond the event itself: Iki City later organized a Climate Fresk for local SMEs as part of their local SDGs certification program. Read the full story →
The Biodiversity Collage was so engaging that the three hours flew by. Although the topic is complex, the creative way it’s presented made it easy to appreciate the wonder of biodiversity. By the end, participants felt grateful for the rich ecosystems around us.
— Rina Muroi, Harch (B Corp)
Trusted by organizations in Europe and Asia
And many more companies, universities, NPOs and public organizations.
Logistics & Format
Duration
3 hours
Group Size
4–7 per group, 1–2 groups per facilitator
Languages
English, Japanese
Format
In-person (online available)
Age
Adults (15+), Junior (9+)
Level
No prior knowledge needed
Ready to bring the Biodiversity Collage to your team?
We facilitate sessions across Japan, in Japanese and English. Get in touch and we’ll find the right format for your organization.
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