Table 1. The possible contributions of school subjects to hazard literacy in the context of climate justice and social equity

Subject Outcomes
Art and design Design and material literacy; nature connectedness; imagination, creativity and design thinking.
Biology Understanding of environmental interactions, processes and solutions to the climate and nature crises; the ability to make informed choices about the environment.
Business Ability to design and transform enterprises to meet human needs within planetary boundaries; understand enterprises as powerful system-shapers, capable of fostering resilience, equity and sustainability.
Chemistry Develop the ability to make decisions about their own lives and critically evaluate scientific developments; become equipped to make informed decisions and contribute to a more resilient future for all.
Citizenship Understand evidence, explore sustainable solutions and consider multiple perspectives to see climate change in relation to key citizenship concepts such as democracy, law, economy, equity, diversity and human rights; appreciate how individuals, businesses, governments and communities can act ethically and collectively to create practices and policies for living together more sustainably.
Classics (classical civilisation, ancient history, Latin & Greek) Understand how the environment has contributed to shaping key phases in human history; develop critical thinking and empathy, and reflect on the legacy and modern relevance of other cultures’ beliefs and practices.
Computing Develop critical digital and media literacy in a world of growing data and media use and misuse; develop skills to research about the environment, nature and global inequality.
Dance Develop physical and mental wellbeing, collaboration and resilience.
Design and technology Develop the creative and critical thinking skills needed to design solutions that are not only innovative but also environmentally and socially responsible.
Drama Develop healthy, humane, empathetic, creative and democratic people.
Economics Possess a critical and ethical awareness of how economic decisions affect people and the planet; posess system thinking skills, question dominant assumptions, imagine and design regenerative economies rooted in care, justice and sufficiency.
English Be able to analyse arguments, identify bias, and evaluate sources.Be able to communicate persuasively for sustainable actions and to understand the human dimensions of environmental challenges.
Geography Possess the skills young people will need in order to adapt to and mitigate against a changing climate.
History inspired with examples of human resilience and adaptability in the past; possess vital perspective when we envision a more sustainable future.
Languages Appreciate environmental issues, culture and life across the world and the reasons for different ways of living and being.
Mathematics Demonstrate knowledge and numerical skills; show understanding of probability, risk and uncertainty, statistics, rates of change, analysis of data and data communication.
Music Strengthened community cohesion and sense of interdependence.
Personal, social, health and economic education Identify values and attitudes that underpin sustainability and develop the resilience and agency to act on them through everyday behaviours.
Physical education Understand the importance of physical and mental wellbeing in sustainable lifestyles and how personal health is interconnected with planetary health.
Physics Understand how to use evidence, reasoning and logic to evaluate and develop arguments relating to potential solutions.
Psychology Understand denial, disempowerment and social norms; understand why people fail to act with urgency, and why many experience climate-related mental health issues.
Religious education Understand how traditions and beliefs hinder and inform sustainable living and environmental ethics.