Explore explanations, case studies and exam-practice ideas for Environmental Systems and Societies. Use the articles below to build understanding, then bring the topics you find difficult to an individual lesson.
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There is no single measure that proves a country is “the most eco-friendly” in every respect. For IB ESS, this question is a useful way to practise comparing evidence: define the environmental issue, choose an appropriate indicator and explain what the data can and cannot...
Threats to sustainability are diverse and impact various aspects of the environment, society, and economy. Some of the prominent threats to sustainability include: Climate Change Climate change is first and foremost an issue because people can’t even agree on whether or not it’s an issue in the...
Living a greener life is a noble and important goal. Making environmentally conscious choices can help reduce your carbon footprint, conserve resources, and contribute to a more sustainable future. Here are some practical tips to help you live a greener life: Buy half your food locally The...
The Global Consumer Insights Pulse Survey focuses on consumer purchasing habits and behaviors and shows how consumers have increasingly adapted to be more eco-conscious and digital in the last six months. Shoppers in Indonesia (86%), Vietnam, the Philippines (74%), and Egypt (68%) are leading this behavioral...
Drink tap water/Avoid single-use water bottlesWhen you choose to drink tap water, you are not only avoiding the plastic waste caused by single-use bottles. You also conserve the energy that would be used to produce plastic, fill the bottles, and transport them. You can...
To improve environmental sustainability, consider how everyday choices and wider policies affect resource use, pollution and people. In IB ESS, explain the mechanism of change and evaluate its limitations. A list of “green” actions alone does not establish which strategy is most effective.Reduce unnecessary purchases...
Sustainability is "meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs". And though you may have heard this before, many people do not know the origins of this definition in particular.In 1987, the United Nations Brundtland...
Individualized Attention When you have private tutoring, it’s all about you. By choosing individualized ESS learning in online ESS class, students understand their strengths and weaknesses when it comes to the curriculum. As such, they can tailor their learning experience into improving on their strengths and...
Individual learning means that a student will study on their own. With this type of online education, students will move at their own pace. They’ll also study their learning materials and achieve their learning goals independently. This method focuses on meeting the unique educational needs...
The key concepts of ESS depend on each individual ESS topic. Some of the most important concepts of ESS are: Ecological footprint - measures the amount of “biologically productive” land or water that enables the population to sustain itself. Carrying capacity - is the maximum...