About us
The exam is more than a test, not to pass, but to understand and learn from it. It is a way in which we engage schools, governments, organisations and individuals in the most urgent challenge of our time: climate change. By making science accessible and encouraging action, we aim to contribute to that.
About us
The exam is more than a test, not to pass, but to understand and learn from it. It is a way in which we engage schools, governments, organisations and individuals in the most urgent challenge of our time: climate change. By making science accessible and encouraging action, we aim to contribute to that.
About us
The exam is more than a test, not to pass, but to understand and learn from it. It is a way in which we engage schools, governments, organisations and individuals in the most urgent challenge of our time: climate change. By making science accessible and encouraging action, we aim to contribute to that.
With a purpose…
Our goal is clear: to use the exam strength to make a sustainable impact. For young and old. Because we are never done learning. Maya Angelou expressed it beautifully: "When you know better, you do better."
The more we know and understand, the better we are able to act on it. Together we are working towards a future where learning and living go hand in hand with caring for our planet.
Who we are
A non-profit initiative supported by provinces and businesses
The Climate Exam is a non-profit initiative from Darel Education and is supported by the Dutch Water Authority and the provinces of Noord-Holland, Utrecht, Zeeland, and Zuid-Holland. We collaborate with various (knowledge) partners and have an examination board to ensure the quality of the exam.
With a purpose…
Our goal is clear: to use the exam strength to make a sustainable impact. For young and old. Because we are never done learning. Maya Angelou expressed it beautifully: "When you know better, you do better."
The more we know and understand, the better we are able to act on it. Together we are working towards a future where learning and living go hand in hand with caring for our planet.
'As a public bank, we finance climate mitigation and climate adaptation in the Netherlands. NWB Bank was founded to finance the regional water authorities that work every day to protect us against the changing climate.'
''A climate-resilient future also requires a society that understands which choices are necessary. The Climate Exam helps with that: it makes knowledge accessible and increases awareness of the challenges we face together. That is why we support this initiative. Well-informed people can help build a more resilient Netherlands — now and for generations to come.''
Lidwin van Velden
CEO of Nederlandse Waterschapsbank
As a public bank, we finance climate mitigation and climate adaptation in the Netherlands. NWB Bank was founded to finance the regional water authorities that work tirelessly every day to protect us against the changing climate.
''A climate-resilient future also requires a society that understands which choices are necessary. The Climate Exam helps with that: it makes knowledge accessible and increases awareness of the challenges we face together. That is why we support this initiative. Well-informed people can help build a more resilient Netherlands — now and for generations to come.''
Lidwin van Velden
CEO of Nederlandse Waterschapsbank
As a public bank, we finance climate mitigation and climate adaptation in the Netherlands. NWB Bank was established to finance the regional water authorities that work every day to protect us against the changing climate.
Lidwin van Velden
CEO of Nederlandse Waterschapsbank
Our values
What we believe in
We believe that everyone can continue to learn. We believe in knowledge. And we believe that every action counts. With the Climate Exam, we bring it all together. Where together is the key word: our actions form a movement. In this way, we want to create a sense of agency and hope for a green future.
Knowledge as a Basis
The Climate Examination provides clear, scientifically based knowledge. Understanding the causes and consequences of climate change is essential to take action.
Together for Impact
Our planet connects us. We bring schools, communities, and organizations together to contribute to a sustainable future. Only through collective effort can we achieve real change.
Action through Awareness
Knowledge is valuable, but it only becomes impactful when it leads to action. We inspire and support participants to contribute to a sustainable world with practical ideas, whether in their organization or individually.
Our values
What we believe in
We believe that everyone can continue to learn. We believe in knowledge. And we believe that every action counts. With the Climate Exam, we bring it all together. Where together is the key word: our actions form a movement. In this way, we want to create a sense of agency and hope for a green future.
Knowledge as a Basis
The Climate Examination provides clear, scientifically based knowledge. Understanding the causes and consequences of climate change is essential to take action.
Together for Impact
Our planet connects us. We bring schools, communities, and organizations together to contribute to a sustainable future. Only through collective effort can we achieve real change.
Action through Awareness
Knowledge is valuable, but it only becomes impactful when it leads to action. We inspire and support participants to contribute to a sustainable world with practical ideas, whether in their organization or individually.
Our Partners
In collaboration with a strong alliance of partners, we make the Climate Examination substantively relevant and organisationally feasible.
Our Partners
In collaboration with a strong alliance of partners, we make the Climate Examination substantively relevant and organisationally feasible.
Edition 2024
The first edition
The first Climate Exam was organised at 11 locations. From Almelo to Heerde and from Den Bosch to Utrecht, over 400 candidates took on the challenge. The Climate Exam was also well received online, with no fewer than 10,000 candidates taking the climate test on their phone. Given the many positive responses, we will continue in 2025!
Physical
Spread across 11 cities in the Netherlands, the climate exam was conducted for 60 minutes.
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Physical participants
Online
An interactive test that sharpens your climate knowledge in 10 minutes.
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Online participants
In the academy building in Utrecht
In the academy building in Utrecht
Edition 2024
The first edition
The first Climate Exam was organised at 11 locations. From Almelo to Heerde and from Den Bosch to Utrecht, over 400 candidates took on the challenge. The Climate Exam was also well received online, with no fewer than 10,000 candidates taking the climate test on their phone. Given the many positive responses, we will continue in 2025!
Physical
Spread across 11 cities in the Netherlands, the climate exam was conducted for 60 minutes.
+
Physical participants
Online
An interactive test that sharpens your climate knowledge in 10 minutes.
+
Online participants
In the academy building in Utrecht
