Value of the Case Study Set for an IBDP Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS) Classroom
This set of case studies provides students with diverse examples of how climate change and environmental issues affect ecosystems, human health, and global equity. Each case study encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborative learning by connecting theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios. Through hands-on learning, students deepen their understanding of climate adaptation, mitigation, and justice, while exploring possible solutions to global environmental challenges.

List of Case Studies with Summation:

1. Assessing the Effectiveness of National Adaptation Plans
   Students analyze the effectiveness of National Adaptation Plans in addressing climate risks and propose improvements​(Case Study_ Assessing t…).
2. Climate Change Adaptation Strategies
   Students explore various adaptation strategies to cope with climate impacts in coastal cities and design their own comprehensive plans​(Case Study_ Climate Cha…).
3. Climate Change and Human Health
   Students assess the health impacts of climate change, focusing on the spread of diseases and heat-related illnesses​(Case Study_ Climate Cha…).
4. Climate Change Impacts on Ecosystems
   Students investigate the effects of climate change on marine ecosystems like coral reefs, proposing solutions to enhance resilience​(Case Study_ Climate Cha…).
5. The Role of Greenhouse Gases in Climate Change
   Students analyze the role of greenhouse gases in climate change and evaluate global strategies for reducing emissions​(Case Study_ The Role of…).
6. The Role of Renewable Energy in Mitigating Climate Change
   Students explore how renewable energy technologies contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and their role in global mitigation efforts​(Case Study_ The Role of…).
7. The Role of Technology in Climate Change Mitigation
   Students examine how smart city technologies and innovations can mitigate climate change, proposing their own solutions​(Case Study_ The Role of…).
8. Understanding the Tricellular Model and Its Implications
   Students use the tricellular model to understand global weather patterns and their implications for climate adaptation strategies​(Case Study_ Understandi…).
9. Analyzing Climate Justice and Equity Issues
   Students investigate the ethical and socio-economic dimensions of climate justice, particularly the disproportionate impacts on low-income nations​(Case Study_ Analyzing C…).
10. Analyzing the Impact of Stratospheric Ozone Depletion
    Students explore the science behind ozone depletion, its environmental impacts, and the global response led by the Montreal Protocol​(Case Study_ Analyzing t…).