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Summary
This material by WWF Switzerland explores global sustainability challenges through the framework of planetary boundaries and their impacts on human systems.
It covers key issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution (novel entities), land-use change, and disrupted biogeochemical cycles. It also introduces tipping points, where environmental changes can become irreversible.
The material highlights how exceeding these limits affects human well-being, including food security, health, conflicts, and climate migration.
Relevant SDGs
How to use
Education: Introduce global sustainability challenges and environmental limits.
Workshops: Facilitate discussions on climate risks and system impacts.
Awareness: Support presentations on human–environment interactions.
Application: Link environmental risks to policy, business, or societal decisions.
Teaching format tip
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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