Unit 2 · Global climate - vulnerability and resilience · Topic 2.3

IB Geography — Responding to climate change and building resilience

Topic 2.3 of IB Geography covers Responding to climate change and building resilience, which is part of Unit 2: Global climate - vulnerability and resilience. Students explore key concepts including Mitigation: reducing the causes of climate change, Adaptation, resilience and global agreements. A strong understanding of responding to climate change and building resilience is essential for IB Geography exams and builds the foundation for connected topics across the syllabus.

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What you'll learn in Topic 2.3

2.3.1 Mitigation: reducing the causes of climate change
2.3.2 Adaptation, resilience and global agreements

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Study resources — 2.3 Responding to climate change and building resilience

2.3.1

Mitigation: reducing the causes of climate change

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2.3.2

Adaptation, resilience and global agreements

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Topic 2.3 Responding to climate change and building resilience forms a core part of Unit 2: Global climate - vulnerability and resilience in IB Geography. Mastering these concepts will strengthen your understanding of connected topics across the syllabus and prepare you for exam questions that require analysis, evaluation, and real-world application.

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IB Geography — Responding to climate change and building resilience