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IB Environmental Systems and Societies

Topic 1: Foundation

Topic 2: Ecology

Topic 3: Biodiversity and conservation

Topic 6: Atmosphere and climate change

Topic 7: Natural resources

7.1 Natural resources—uses and management

7.2 Energy sources—uses and management

7.3 Solid waste

7.3.1—Waste classification

7.3.2—Solid domestic waste (SDW)

7.3.3—Waste variation

7.3.4—Waste impacts

7.3.5—Ecosystem waste absorption

7.3.6—Preventative vs. restorative strategies

7.3.7—Waste disposal options

7.3.8—Promoting sustainable SDW management

7.3.9—Circular economy and waste

Topic 8: Human populations and urban systems

IB/ESS/HL//Concept/Topic 7: Natural resources/7.3 Solid waste/7.3.3—Waste variation

Topic 7: Natural resources

Syllabus: First assessment 2026
Section: —
Level: HL

Exam analysis

Most tested topics

Natural resources—uses and management
Energy sources—uses and management
Solid waste