Ready for the world - Embedding climate change education in geography

Oct 23, 2026

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Ready for the world: Embedding climate change education in geography outlines how Cambridge University Press & Assessment and Cambridge Zero collaborate to connect climate-related research and teaching with curriculum, assessment and resources across learners aged 3–19. It presents key insights for building climate literacy, developing climate competencies from primary to upper secondary and supporting teachers, including ways to embed content in published resources and plan lesson activities. Recommendations and reference materials guide implementation.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages20

Reading Time50 min

AccessFree to download

Preface

Introduction: empowering young geographers

Geography Convocation, Cambridge

Key insights

Building climate literacy in the curriculum

Equipping young learners with climate competencies at Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary

Equipping learners with climate competencies at Cambridge Upper Secondary

Supporting geography teachers at primary and lower secondary levels

Supporting geography teachers at upper secondary level

Embedding climate change education in Cambridge published resources

Broader competencies for climate-literate learners

Lesson activities for primary and secondary students

Recommendations

References

Convocation participants

Further information and contacts

Ready for the world Embedding climate change education in geography [cambridgeinternational.org/climatechangeeducation](cambridgeinternational.org/climatechangeeducation) Contents Preface ............................................................................................................................................... 1 Introduction: empowering young geographers................................................................ 2 Geography Convocation, Cambridge................................................................................... 3 Key insights ...................................................................................................................................... 4 1 Building climate literacy in the curriculum ...........................................................................4 2 Equipping young learners with climate competencies at Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary .......................................................................6 3 Equipping learners with climate competencies at Cambridge Upper Secondary................................................................................................... 7 4 Supporting geography teachers at primary and lower secondary levels ............................................................................................................................... 8 5 Supporting geography teachers at upper secondary level.....................................9 6 Embedding climate change education in Cambridge published resources .................................................................................................................... 10 7 Broader competencies for climate-literate learners ................................................... 11 8 Lesson activities for primary and secondary students .............................................. 12 Recommendations ....................................................................................................................... 14 References ...................................................................................................................................... 15 Convocation participants .........................................................................................................16 Further information and contacts ......................................................................................... 17 Preface Cambridge University Press & Assessment (Cambridge) and Cambridge Zero are working together to explore how climate-related research and teaching connects with the design, development and delivery of curriculum, assessment and resources across all educational stages from ages 3 to 19. Cambridge Early Years Age 3+ A play-based programme, with: • a holistic curriculum • engaging resources • support to measure progress Cambridge Upper Secondary Age 14+ • Broad, adaptable curriculum • Fair, valid, reliable assessment • Support and resources • Insight to optimise achievement Cambridge Advanced Age 16+ • In-depth, adaptable curriculum • Fair, valid, reliable assessment • Support and resources • Insight to predict performance Cambridge Lower Secondary Age 11+ • Clear, adaptable curriculum • Flexible assessment options • Support and resources • Insight to predict performance Cambridge Primary Age 5+ • Clear, adaptable curriculum • Flexible assessment options • Support and resources • Insight to understand potential 6 curriculum areas including Personal, social and emotional development 10+ subjects including English, Mathematics, Science, Computing, Art & Design and Wellbeing 10+ subjects including English, Mathematics, Science, Computing, Art & Design and Wellbeing Cambridge IGCSETM: 70+ subjects Cambridge O Level: 40+ subjects Cambridge ICE Cambridge International AS & A Level: 50+ subjects Cambridge AICE, Cambridge IPQ About Camb

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What is the purpose of Ready for the world in the document?

It explains how Cambridge University Press & Assessment and Cambridge Zero work together to embed climate change education into curriculum, assessment, and resources across educational stages from ages 3 to 19.

How does the document propose building climate literacy?

It outlines approaches for building climate literacy through curriculum design and developing climate competencies for learners across Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, and Upper Secondary phases.

How are geography teachers supported according to the document?

The text includes sections focused on supporting geography teachers at both primary/lower secondary and upper secondary levels, including guidance for embedding climate change education in published resources and planning lesson activities.

Oct 23, 2026

Uploaded by Aurelia