Climate awareness module for future finance leaders

Dr Shahriar Abu Zafar, 2025

Drawing on research with the Faculty of Education, we developed a Climate Awareness Module to address gaps in climate competence among banking and finance students.

Embedded in BFC3240 (International Finance), the module connects climate science to financial risk, resilience, and disclosure frameworks, providing discipline-specific knowledge and actionable insights.

Delivered through videos, readings, and awareness assessments, it aligns with Monash University’s Assurance of Learning goals and sustainability agenda.

By translating evidence from more than 300 student surveys and 10 educator interviews into a scalable teaching resource, this initiative equips future finance leaders to navigate climate-related risks and opportunities.