IB ESS IA examples

Starting from the May 2026 session, the ESS IA requirements have changed. We created a couple of exemplars to show you how the new IA should look like. It's OK to refer to the old ESS IA exemplars (since the new IA is quite similar) for inspiration/ideas, but make sure to follow the new requirements.

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How does the proximity to an urban development site measured at different distances from the development site influence species diversity in the mangrove ecosystem of Qurum Nature Reserve in Oman, as assessed by the Simpson Diversity Index (SDI)?

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How aware are different age groups in Rzeszów, Poland, regarding the effects of bottled water consumption?

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How does the proximity to an urban development site measured at different distances from the development site influence species diversity in the mangrove ecosystem of Qurum Nature Reserve in Oman, as assessed by the Simpson Diversity Index (SDI)?

How aware are different age groups in Rzeszów, Poland, regarding the effects of bottled water consumption?

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To what extent do CO2 emissions contribute to the variations in average temperatures in Indonesia and Ecuador from 2000 to 2020, considering the environmental impacts of climate change in these regions?

How do generational groups (Generation Z, Millennials, X, and Baby Boomers) influence the level of environmental education among Peruvians measured by knowledge, attitudes, and practices?

How does the increase in rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) poaching from 2011 to 2021 impact tourism in terms of revenue (millions) and number of tourists in South Africa?

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How do fumes from varied non-degradable plastics dissolved in water affect the growth rate of Duckweed (Lemna minor) compared to fumes from biodegradable plastics?

How does accessibility to waste management facilities influence the segregation and disposal practices of recyclable and organic waste among students in a private school in Ottawa, Canada?

To what extent do diPerent NaCl concentrations (0, 20, 40, 60, and 80 mM) aPect the Oryza sativa germinations?

To what extent does convenience impact the proper management of recyclable and organic waste for students and faculty at E** School?

How does the increase in NaCl (0, 20, 40, 60, 80mM) affect the germination of the Oryza Sativa?

What is the effect of increased salinity (0%, 0.2%, 04%, 0.6% and 0.8%) on the germination of maize (Zea Mays), measured by the radicle length in mm, after 10 days?

To what extent does a young person's cultural background influence his/ her environmental value system and environmental attitudes towards climate change?

To what extent do CO2 emissions affect the average temperature in Indonesia and Ecuador?

How does changing the mass of waste coffee grounds, (0 to 8g), used as an organic fertiliser, added to soil affect the height of Allium fistulosum plants over a 6 week growing period?

To what extent does age affect the environmental value systems of the population on air pollution in Manama, Bahrain since 2020?

An Investigation of Singapore’s Proportion of Different Education Levels and its effect on Fertility Rate across five-year intervals

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How does the concentration of CO2vary at my school, during specific times on school working days – (8:00 am) (10:20 am) (12:40 pm) (3:00 pm) measured in PPM over a period of 5 working days utilising a Vernier LabQuest 2 (Carbon Probe)?

To what extent does deforestation of the Brazilian Amazon Forest correlate with its increasing forest fires when looking at the last 35 years of data?

To what extent is there a relationship between generations and environmental literacy (in terms of knowledge, attitudes, and practices) of a set of Peruvians older than 11 years old who are currently in school or who have already graduated?

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Is there a correlation between cattle production in the rainforest region of Southern Nigeria (Abia, Delta, Cross-River) and tree-cover loss from 2011 to 2020?

To what extent does the PH level of acid rain affect the growth of Adzuki beans?

To what extent has the rapid urbanisation of Bengaluru, affected the pH, dissolved oxygen content (ppm), and concentration of nitrates (mg/L) in the natural lakes (Hadosiddapura Lake, Saul Kere Lake, Kaikondrahalli Lake, DevarabIsanahalli Lake, and Sheelavanthakere Lake) located inside the city.

To what extent does age affect the environmental value systems of the Vietnamese population in Hanoi - the capital of Vietnam?

To what extent are different age groups at Lorong Melati Permai, Selangor aware of the impacts of the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) towards the carbon footprint ?

How much does gender affect someone’s ecological footprint in Bahrain in 2022?

Exploring the impacts of the intensity of human activity and land use on plant biodiversity, across different uses of land, in Snowshill, UK

What impact does age have on frequency, and environmental impact of food waste disposal methods?

How does the concentration of atmospheric nitrogen dioxide (NO2), effect the presence of specific lichen species on English oak (Quercus robur) and Sessile oak (Quercus petraea) branches in the Cambridgeshire area, determined by a Lichen Indicator Score?

How does temperature variation influence wildfire frequency in Portugal from 2001 to 2021?

To what extent does distance from a major touristic hotspot in Lisbon, Potrugal affect the water quality levels in the Tagus river estuary?

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To what extent does different time of day relate to water quality in the Tagus River estuary in Lisbon, Portugal?

To what extent do the socio-economic factors affect the generation of waste in Mumbai?

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To what extent does household income influence the level of awareness, in terms of knowledge and practice, on the disposal of medication wastage among the students of M College Banting?

How has the adoption of the “Renewable Energy Sources Act” affected the CO₂, CO, SO₂, PM₁₀ and NOₓ emissions in Germany over time?

How does proximity to roads impact the heavy metal concentrations found in soils in Germany?

The effect of pH on the germination rate of Radishes (Raphanus Sativus)

How does increased acidity (6.5, 6.0, 5.5, 5.0, 4.5) impact the germination (sprout length) of Cinnamon Basil (Ocimum basilicum) after 10 days?

How do students in primary and secondary school divisions consume and recycle paper at my school?

How does the acidity of water, measured by pH, affect the growth of plants, measured by plant height and health?

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