Climate, biodiversity, deforestation, and water are identified as the most urgent sustainability challenges by a 2025 survey of 400 sustainability experts across all continents and sectors. — GlobeScan & ERM Sustainability Institute
Climate change, biodiversity loss, and critical changes to Earth systems are major long-term risks because they damage health, food systems, wildlife, and the life-supporting services provided by Earth systems. — WEF, Global Risks Report, 2026
Private businesses supply 70% of GDP in OECD countries, 90% of jobs in developing countries, and 85% of technology investment in OECD countries.
1. Which set of issues was identified as the most urgent sustainability challenge by a 2025 survey of sustainability experts across continents and sectors?
2. Why are climate change, biodiversity loss, and critical changes to Earth systems considered major long-term risks?
3. How is the Sustainability Transition course delivered during its two-week bootcamp?
Which sustainability challenges are most urgent according to the 2025 expert survey?
Climate, biodiversity, deforestation, and water are the most urgent challenges.
How do leading businesses differ in their approach to sustainability?
They treat sustainability as a core driver and provide evidence of their impacts.
What percentage of the Sustainability Transition course is immersive 3D learning?
50% of the course is immersive 3D learning.
How is the Sustainability Transition course assessed?
Assessment includes participation (20%), an individual quiz (40%), and a group assignment (40%).
Climate Risks
Damage to health, food, wildlife, Earth systems
Sustainability Expert Survey
Identifies climate, biodiversity, water as urgent challenges
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