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Cambridge IGCSE Environmental Management
Cambridge IGCSE Environmental Management (0680). What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official syllabus, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.
- Syllabus
- 0680
- Board
- Cambridge
- Qualification
- IGCSE
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Topics and resources
Each topic below is from the official Cambridge document for Cambridge IGCSE Environmental Management (0680), with its study guides, revision notes and practice questions together. Everything here is for Cambridge IGCSE Environmental Management (0680) only.
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- Topic 1
Natural resources
Covers Formation of rocks, Extraction of rocks, ores and minerals, Sustainable management of rocks, ores and minerals, Energy resources, Conservation and management of energy resources, Fracking
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- Topic 2
Land
Covers Soils and crop growth, Food production and crop yield, Soil erosion
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- Topic 3
Water
Covers Water sources and supply, Water pollution, Water-related diseases, Marine aquaculture, Oil pollution, Plastic pollution
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- Topic 4
The atmosphere and human activities
Covers The atmosphere, Climate change, Acid rain, Ozone depletion
No Marlbridge resource for this topic yet. It is still part of the syllabus, so use the official document and past papers for it.
- Topic 5
Ecosystems, biodiversity and fieldwork
Covers Ecosystems, Forest ecosystems, Managing biodiversity, Fieldwork investigations
No Marlbridge resource for this topic yet. It is still part of the syllabus, so use the official document and past papers for it.
- Topic 6
Natural hazards
Covers Earthquakes and volcanoes, Tropical cyclones, Flooding, Drought
No Marlbridge resource for this topic yet. It is still part of the syllabus, so use the official document and past papers for it.
- Topic 7
Human population
Covers Human population density, distribution and structure, Human population size, Managing human population size
No Marlbridge resource for this topic yet. It is still part of the syllabus, so use the official document and past papers for it.
Source: Cambridge Assessment International Education — official syllabus PDF — 2027-2029 series. Verified 2026-08-21. Every subtopic the document lists is shown. A topic listed here is part of the syllabus; it does not mean Marlbridge has published material for it. Always check the current syllabus for your examination year.
About this course
- Qualification
- Cambridge IGCSE Environmental Management
- Spec code
- 0680
- Does Marlbridge teach it?
- Yes — request a free trial class
- Who teaches it?
- Azam Siddique
- Are resources available?
- Yes — 9 published
- Is enrolment open?
- Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
- Official syllabus
- Cambridge syllabus
- Topic checklist
- Printable 0680 checklist
- Where was this verified?
- 2026-08-21, official Cambridge specification
Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official Cambridge specification on 2026-08-21.
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The qualification
Cambridge IGCSE Environmental Management (0680)
Marlbridge's summary of the course
Cambridge IGCSE Environmental Management helps learners develop an understanding of both the natural and human environment, and of strategies for managing the environment sustainably.
The board's own description is on the official Cambridge syllabus page.
2027-2029 series: seven topics (Natural resources, Land, Water, The atmosphere and human activities, Ecosystems/biodiversity/fieldwork, Natural hazards, Human population).
Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the Cambridge syllabus page for your examination year.
Assessment structure
Linear qualification
| Component | Duration | Marks | Weighting | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Principles of Environmental Management | 1h 45m | 80 | 50% | Written exam |
| Paper 2: Environmental Management in Context | 1h 45m | 80 | 50% | Written exam |
Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-08-28. Directly confirmed against the official PDF (Assessment overview, p.9): Paper 1 Principles of Environmental Management (1h45/80 marks/50%, short-answer/structured questions with extended-response questions based on source material) and Paper 2 Environmental Management in Context (1h45/80 marks/50%, short-answer, data processing/analysis, and extended-response questions based on source material), both externally assessed. Not tiered. Examination-series window 2027-2029 (first examination 2027). As of this verification date (2026-08-28) this syllabus has not yet had its first live sitting. It is not the only edition: Cambridge also publishes a 2025-2026 syllabus for 0680 (664643), for exams in 2025 and 2026, which is not modeled here; this record models the 2027-2029 edition, which learners preparing for exams from 2027 follow. No separate first-teaching date published by Cambridge.
Questions about this course
How is Cambridge Environmental Management (0680) assessed?
Cambridge Environmental Management (0680) is assessed through: Paper 1 (Principles of Environmental Management) — 1h 45m, 80 marks, 50% of the qualification; Paper 2 (Environmental Management in Context) — 1h 45m, 80 marks, 50% of the qualification. It is a linear qualification. Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-08-28.
What topics does Cambridge IGCSE Environmental Management (0680) cover?
7 topics in the current syllabus: Natural resources; Land; Water; The atmosphere and human activities; Ecosystems, biodiversity and fieldwork; Natural hazards; Human population. The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.
Can I get a tutor for Cambridge IGCSE Environmental Management (0680)?
Yes. Marlbridge teaches Cambridge IGCSE Environmental Management (0680) live online, one-to-one or in small groups, taught by a named subject teacher from its academy in Lahore, Pakistan. The first trial class is free.
Are there free Cambridge IGCSE Environmental Management (0680) revision notes and practice questions?
Yes. Marlbridge has published 9 free resources for this course (practice questions, revision notes, study guides), free to read with no sign-up.
The subject
Environmental Management teaching and study resources, organised by level and topic.
Environmental Management at other qualifications
These are separate qualifications with different syllabuses and assessments — not different names for the same course. Check which one your school enters you for.
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