IB Environmental Systems & Societies is an interdisciplinary course that combines environmental science with social, economic, and political perspectives. Students investigate global environmental challenges including climate change, biodiversity, resource management, and sustainability while considering the complex relationships between people and the natural world. The course develops scientific literacy alongside systems thinking and informed decision-making.

ESS provides an interdisciplinary foundation for students interested in sustainability, environmental science, conservation, and global development challenges.
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Environmental professionals help address some of the world's most significant sustainability challenges across government, research, and industry.
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