Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Introduction: Ecoliteracy and water education approaches share the goal of fostering an understanding of the interconnections between social and ecological systems. However, a conceptual gap remains regarding how these approaches can be meaningfully integrated within educational contexts. Objective: This study presents a bibliometric analysis of educational research published between 2014 and 2024 to identify publication trends, thematic gaps, and opportunities for conceptual integration between ecoliteracy and water education. Methodology: A bibliometric analysis was conducted on 223 Scopus indexed articles selected according to education related thematic criteria, through Bibliometrix, the study examined publication output and themathic trends. Results: The findings indicate growing research interest in ecoliteracy and water education, with the strongest emphasis on education (8%), followed by sustainability, sustainable development, and water management (4% each). There is also evidence of limited representation in early childhood and primary education, together with an emerging trend toward the conceptual integration of both fields through a convergent model of “water ecoliteracy”. Conclusions: The study proposes the concept of “water ecoliteracy” as an integrative framework for designing educational curricula that foster socioecologically responsible citizenship, particularly in contexts facing water vulnerability.
Source: Cultura Educación y Sociedad
Institution: Universidad de la Amazonia
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7208793949