10000+ participants
The exam for
the future
From spring 2026, you can register to participate in the Climate Exam. Would you like to organise the Climate Exam? Register your location here using the button below. Curious about the content of the exam? Get a sneak peek and take the online practice exam.
10000+ participants
The exam for
the future
From spring 2026, you can register to participate in the Climate Exam. Would you like to organise the Climate Exam? Register your location here using the button below. Curious about the content of the exam? Get a sneak peek and take the online practice exam.
10000+ participants
The exam for
the future
From spring 2026, you can register to participate in the Climate Exam. Would you like to organise the Climate Exam? Register your location here using the button below. Curious about the content of the exam? Get a sneak peek and take the online practice exam.
In addition to the regular exam, you can also organise the Climate Quiz.
From 8 to 30 May, you can participate for free in the Climate Exam throughout the Netherlands. In addition, there is the Climate Quiz: an interactive variant where you work together in teams. Whether you choose the Climate Exam or the Climate Quiz: you will increase your knowledge, engage in meaningful discussions, and go home with new insights. You don't need to prove anything. Participating is already a win.
Exam
The Climate Exam on location
Relive the nostalgia of the final exam. The Climate Exam is conducted at locations throughout the Netherlands. This physical exam lasts one hour, and bringing a calculator is useful! On the Locations page, you will find all the locations and can register.
Quiz
Play the climate quiz together
Fancy learning together and having a conversation? With the Climate Quiz, you play as a team and discover together how well you understand the climate. You consult, laugh, discuss, and learn from each other - perfect for colleagues, friends, or classmates.
8 - 30 May 2026, 60 minutes.
Relive the feeling of the final exam.
The first step to success? Just participate. On the location page, more and more locations will become available in the coming period. Sign up, and the local organiser will get in touch with you.
60 minutes
8 - 30 May
Young & Old
Young & Old
Not sure yet about organising the Climate Exam? More information can be found in the flyer. Last year, over 300 candidates took the Climate Exam at the Jaarbeurs in Utrecht, check out the aftermovie!
check the aftermovie!
check the aftermovie!
In addition to the regular exam, you can also organise the Climate Quiz.
From 8 to 30 May, you can participate for free in the Climate Exam throughout the Netherlands. In addition, there is the Climate Quiz: an interactive variant where you work together in teams. Whether you choose the Climate Exam or the Climate Quiz: you will increase your knowledge, engage in meaningful discussions, and go home with new insights. You don't need to prove anything. Participating is already a win.
Exam
The Climate Exam on location
Relive the nostalgia of the final exam. The Climate Exam is conducted at locations throughout the Netherlands. This physical exam lasts one hour, and bringing a calculator is useful! On the Locations page, you will find all the locations and can register.
Quiz
Play the climate quiz together
Fancy learning together and having a conversation? With the Climate Quiz, you play as a team and discover together how well you understand the climate. You consult, laugh, discuss, and learn from each other - perfect for colleagues, friends, or classmates.
8 - 30 May 2026, 60 minutes.
Relive the feeling of the final exam.
The first step to success? Just participate. On the location page, more and more locations will become available in the coming period. Sign up, and the local organiser will get in touch with you.
60 minutes
8 - 30 May
Young & Old
Not sure yet about organising the Climate Exam? More information can be found in the flyer. Last year, over 300 candidates took the Climate Exam at the Jaarbeurs in Utrecht, check out the aftermovie!
check the aftermovie!
A sneak peek of the climate exam?
Take the online exam! 15 questions that give you a taste of the Climate Exam. The approach is the same: by the end, you will have more climate knowledge than you had before. Studying for the exam can be done via our lesson materials page - it is allowed, but not required.
A sneak peek of the climate exam?
Take the online exam! 15 questions that give you a taste of the Climate Exam. The approach is the same: by the end, you will have more climate knowledge than you had before. Studying for the exam can be done via our lesson materials page - it is allowed, but not required.
A sneak peek of the climate exam?
Take the online exam! 15 questions that give you a taste of the Climate Exam. The approach is the same: by the end, you will have more climate knowledge than you had before. Studying for the exam can be done via our lesson materials page - it is allowed, but not required.
The creators of the Climate Exam
The creators of the Climate Exam
Drafted by professionals
Drafted by professionals
Drafted by professionals
Climate Examination Committee
The scientific experts behind the Climate Examination: meet the Climate Examination Committee of 2026
The scientific experts behind the Climate Examination: meet the Climate Examination Committee of 2026
Scientific experts behind the Climate Examination, meet this year's Climate Examination Committee.
The examination committee consists of experts from various universities and leading institutions. With their expertise, they ensure the quality of the Climate Examination, allowing us to provide participants with reliable, up-to-date, and scientifically based knowledge to raise awareness about climate change and stimulate action.
The examination committee consists of experts from various universities and leading institutions. With their expertise, they ensure the quality of the Climate Examination, allowing us to provide participants with reliable, up-to-date, and scientifically based knowledge to raise awareness about climate change and stimulate action.
Contents of the exam
Contents of the exam
Relevant themes
Relevant themes
Relevant themes
Climate change. You hear and read a lot about it. But what is the real situation? In the Climate Exam, we compile the most important scientific insights in one place. In an unusual, fun, and challenging way, you gain insight into the facts and come up with ideas on how you can contribute yourself. The Climate Exam is created in collaboration with Darel Education, the KNMI, and Utrecht University. The Climate Exam Committee oversees the quality and scientific safeguarding of the exam.
Climate change. You hear and read a lot about it. But what is the real situation? In the Climate Exam, we compile the most important scientific insights in one place. In an unusual, fun, and challenging way, you gain insight into the facts and come up with ideas on how you can contribute yourself. The Climate Exam is created in collaboration with Darel Education, the KNMI, and Utrecht University. The Climate Exam Committee oversees the quality and scientific safeguarding of the exam.
Causes and Effects of Climate Change
Causes and Effects of Climate Change
Climate change starts with understanding: what is really happening?
Why is the Earth warming? How is our climate changing? This theme takes you through the scientific facts behind climate change. Discover the role of greenhouse gases, human activity, and natural processes. Understand the impact of rising temperatures on ecosystems, the weather, and your daily life. Only with knowledge of the causes and effects can we work towards solutions.
The energy transition, circular economy & climate adaptation
The energy transition, circular economy & climate adaptation
From fossil to a green future: building change together.
The road to a more sustainable world begins with an energy transition. This theme explains how we are moving from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources such as solar and wind. We also explore climate adaptation: how do we prepare our cities, infrastructure, and communities for a changing climate? Learn how technology, innovation, and collaboration make us more resilient.
And you? Are you part of the solution or the problem?
And you? Are you part of the solution or the problem?
A livable planet, that's something everyone wants to work towards, right?
Waste less, reuse more. Think more carefully about what you buy and what you really need. From small daily choices to significant impactful changes. Discover practical ways to reduce your footprint and inspire others to do the same. Together we can make a difference.
Causes and Effects of Climate Change
Climate change starts with understanding: what is really happening?
Why is the Earth warming? How is our climate changing? This theme takes you through the scientific facts behind climate change. Discover the role of greenhouse gases, human activity, and natural processes. Understand the impact of rising temperatures on ecosystems, the weather, and your daily life. Only with knowledge of the causes and effects can we work towards solutions.
The energy transition, circular economy & climate adaptation
From fossil to a green future: building change together.
The road to a more sustainable world begins with an energy transition. This theme explains how we are moving from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources such as solar and wind. We also explore climate adaptation: how do we prepare our cities, infrastructure, and communities for a changing climate? Learn how technology, innovation, and collaboration make us more resilient.
And you? Are you part of the solution or the problem?
A livable planet, that's something everyone wants to work towards, right?
Waste less, reuse more. Think more carefully about what you buy and what you really need. From small daily choices to significant impactful changes. Discover practical ways to reduce your footprint and inspire others to do the same. Together we can make a difference.
Testimonials
Words from our participants
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Physical participants
In the first edition, more than 5000 people participated in the Climate Exam.
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Various cities
In 2024, there were 11 locations that organised the Climate Exam. This year 100?!
"Both confrontational and a beautiful wake-up call."
''Although I thought I was fairly well-informed, as I follow the news and care about the climate, it became clear through taking the exam that there were many things I didn't know or hadn't quite retained. That was both confronting and a lovely wake-up call. It would be perfect if, along with your marked exam, you could also walk outside with a personalised action list on how you can contribute''
Roel van Velzen
Famous Dutch Artist
A shot in the bullseye!
''The organisation of the first climate exam in May 2024 was a bullseye to inspire people about the current situation and the impact of climate change on our society and the rest of nature, and to encourage better choices''
Piet Briët
Climate exam organiser in Haarlem
It's time to succeed in sustainability, people!
''The Climate Exam is brilliant. It gives you that nice feeling from the past, that healthy exam tension with a hint of panic – only now it’s not about passing, but about the future of the planet. A wonderful déjà vu with a serious message: time to succeed in sustainability, people!''
Abbie Chalgoum
Actor & Author
'Confronting and educational'
''Confronting and educational. Everyone should take this exam to gain a better understanding of the issues and their own role in them.''
Merijn Tinga
Founder of Plastic Soup Surfer
"It's a very playful and accessible way to catch up with yourself, as well as your immediate surroundings, about the state of the climate."
''There are indeed a number of issues that have shocked me again. I would recommend everyone to take the exam, as it is a very playful and accessible way to refresh yourself, as well as those around you, about where we actually stand with the climate.''
Sjoerd Boer
Vice President New Energies, Advario
"It's great that there is an initiative like the climate exam to confront participants with the facts."
''In a world that increasingly makes fact-free policies, it is great that there is an initiative like the climate exam to bring participants face to face with the facts and provide solutions on how to effectively deal with existing climate change and to limit further changes as much as possible''
Michel Heijdra
Director-General for Climate and Energy, Ministry of Climate
and Green Growth
"Just join in, even if you think you don't have enough knowledge."
"Just join in, even if you think you don't have enough knowledge yet. There's information in it as well, so while you're doing the exam, you also learn more."
Samuel Beltman
Director Cycling 4 Climate
"Taking steps and taking action begins with insight."
"Taking steps and taking action starts with insight. When you create insight and know where the big opportunities and possibilities are, you can also create the right movement."
Ankie van Wersch
Director CSR Netherlands
"It's a very playful and accessible way to catch up with yourself, as well as your immediate surroundings, about the state of the climate."
''There are indeed a number of issues that have shocked me again. I would recommend everyone to take the exam, as it is a very playful and accessible way to refresh yourself, as well as those around you, about where we actually stand with the climate.''
Sjoerd Boer
Vice President New Energies, Advario
"It's great that there is an initiative like the climate exam to confront participants with the facts."
''In a world that increasingly makes fact-free policies, it is great that there is an initiative like the climate exam to bring participants face to face with the facts and provide solutions on how to effectively deal with existing climate change and to limit further changes as much as possible''
Michel Heijdra
Director-General for Climate and Energy, Ministry of Climate
and Green Growth
"Just join in, even if you think you don't have enough knowledge."
"Just join in, even if you think you don't have enough knowledge yet. There's information in it as well, so while you're doing the exam, you also learn more."
Samuel Beltman
Director Cycling 4 Climate
"Taking steps and taking action begins with insight."
"Taking steps and taking action starts with insight. When you create insight and know where the big opportunities and possibilities are, you can also create the right movement."
Ankie van Wersch
Director CSR Netherlands
