Connecting climate research and teaching in higher education with secondary education

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ABSTRACT Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing young people. As well as the physical implications of a changing climate, young people will enter a labour market in flux as global economies transform and the world decarbonises. Geography is a key subject for climate education in the UK, synthesising both the physical and human causes, consequences and implications of climate change. However, there remain several issues on delivering climate education in geography. Within this article, we reflect on our own experiences of teaching climate change in both secondary and higher education settings and on our collaborative project to develop new climate education materials for year 9 students. First, we discuss the challenges Second, we explore the opportunities of collaborating across secondary and higher education with a focus on incorporating contemporary research into the curriculum. Third, we outline the challenges of collaboration. Finally, we advocate for new platforms and opportunities to facilitate knowledge exchange between different educators.