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Global Key Challenges II, An Introduction to Sustainable Development

Target GroupBachelor, Executive EducationResource TypeSlide DeckDomainConcepts of Sustainability and SDGs, Global Key Challenges, Nature-Society-Economy Interactions and Dependencies, Biodiversity and Climate, Globalisation and SustainabilityDuration1h to ≤ 2hAuthorLuna Sonia Sagasser
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This material by WWF Switzerland introduces key global sustainability challenges using the concept of planetary boundaries. It explains how human activities—such as industrial production, agriculture, and energy use—are exceeding Earth’s ecological limits.

The content focuses on major issues like biodiversity loss, pollution, disrupted nutrient cycles, land-use change, and climate change, as well as their consequences for human health, food security, and social stability. Overall, it highlights the urgent need to operate within environmental limits to ensure sustainable development.

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How to use

Education: Teach basic concepts of sustainability and planetary boundaries

Workshops & training: Support discussions on environmental impacts and systems thinking

Awareness: Use in presentations or campaigns to explain global challenges

Practical application: Link environmental issues to business decisions and sustainability strategies

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Slide Deck

Present slides as conversation starters rather than comprehensive information sources. Students should contribute personal examples and questions that extend beyond slide content. Use minimal text to maximize discussion time and encourage student voice. Create interactive elements that require student participation rather than passive reception.

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