Geography education plays a crucial role in preparing students for the 21st century and beyond in several domains:

(i) Developing 21CC in Geography: This strand will explore how Geography education can facilitate the development of 21st Century Competencies among our students, e.g. in adaptive and inventive thinking, civic literacy, and communication, which are essential for understanding complex global issues such as climate change, resource management, and sustainable development.

(ii) Enhancing digital literacy through the use of Education Technology: This aspect will delve into how Geography education can equip students with essential digital literacy skills for thriving in the 21st century. This includes leveraging Interactive Digital Textbooks (IDT) and geospatial technologies such as MOE EduGIS.

(iii) Addressing sustainability challenges: This strand will emphasise how Geography education can enable students to comprehend the interconnectedness of human and natural systems, and provide them with the knowledge and skills needed to address sustainability challenges such as climate change, resource depletion, and environmental degradation. This, in turn, nurtures students to be eco-stewards of the future.

(iv) Preparing for a global workforce: This aspect will explore how Geography education can provide students with the knowledge and skills to succeed in a global workforce, including an understanding of international trade, cultural differences, and global supply chains.