IB Environmental Systems and Societies

Topic 1: Foundation

Topic 2: Ecology

Topic 3: Biodiversity and conservation

3.1 Biodiversity and evolution

3.2 Human impact on biodiversity

3.3 Conservation and regeneration

Topic 6: Atmosphere and climate change

Topic 7: Natural resources

Topic 8: Human populations and urban systems

Concept/IB ESS/SL/Topic 3: Biodiversity and conservation/3.2 Human impact on biodiversity

3.2 Human impact on biodiversity

Syllabus: First assessment 2026
Topic: 3.2
Level: SL

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3.2 Human impact on biodiversity