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Adaptive Water Management from a Socio-Ecological Perspective: A Systematic Review of Co-Learning Strategies and Traditional Knowledge

Year: 2025

Type: review

Abstract: This article presents a literature review based on indexed scientific sources, focusing on adaptive water management from a socio-ecological perspective, with an emphasis on co-learning and traditional knowledge. The study utilised Bibliometrix software to explore the evolution and thematic patterns within the literature. A detailed analysis of the retrieved articles was conducted, including a synthesis and classification of the identified components. This review highlighted relevant research gaps and proposed future areas of study. Furthermore, a conceptual model for adaptive water management is presented, illustrating the interconnectedness between the various analysed components. This model establishes a pathway based on the Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach, which is posited as a methodological tool that promotes governance, recognises local knowledge in territories, and fosters resilience in the face of challenges such as climate change.

Source: Sustainability

DOI: 10.3390/su17219597

Authors: Martha Cecilia Díaz Morante, Cristian Méndez Rodríguez, Apolinar Figueroa Casas

Institutions: University of Cauca, Fundación Universitaria de Popayán

Language: English

Topic: Water Resource Management and Quality

Subfield: Water Science and Technology

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Clean water and sanitation, Climate action

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,896