IBDP ESS

ESS Aims (From the IB for first assessment 2026)

ESS aims to empower and equip students to: 

1. develop understanding of their own environmental impact in the broader context of the impact of humanity on the Earth and its biosphere,

2. develop knowledge of diverse perspectives to address issues of sustainability,

3. engage in and evaluate the tensions around environmental issues using critical thinking ,

4. develop a systems approach to provide a holistic lens for the exploration of environmental issues, and

5. be inspired to engage in environmental issues across local and global contexts.

Refer also to the individual and societies aims, and sciences aims. 

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