Water and Education: Teaching Sustainability, Managing Risks, and Shaping the Future
A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Water Resources Management, Policy and Governance".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 September 2026 | Viewed by 1917
Special Issue Editor
Interests: didactics of geography and social sciences; climatology; climate change; natural hazards (floods, droughts); water resources; landscape studies; social representations in education; teacher training; textbook analysis; didactic proposals
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Education is key to understanding and managing water resources in a constantly changing world. Teaching young people about water—from its conservation to its role in ecosystems—shapes responsible citizens that are capable of making informed decisions. Addressing issues such as water scarcity, pollution, and flood risks in the classroom fosters awareness and action. Integrating water education into curricula promotes sustainable practices and innovation, ensuring a more resilient society that is better prepared to protect this vital resource.
Additionally, teaching individuals about flood risks, prevention, and response helps to mitigate damage and save lives. Understanding the causes of floods—such as climate change, urbanization, and deforestation—supports the development of sustainable solutions. Schools play a crucial role in raising awareness, promoting early-warning systems, and encouraging responsible land use.
These challenges are linked to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including clean water and sanitation (SDG 6), sustainable cities (SDG 11), and climate action (SDG 13). Educating young people about the complexity of today’s world is essential to shaping citizens that are capable of making responsible decisions in the face of water-related and environmental risks, fostering a culture of sustainability and adaptation.
This Special Issue seeks to answer the following research questions through theoretical and empirical studies:
- What are the purposes of water-related teaching in today's world?
- What roles do water-focused thought formation and environmental and social challenges play in learning and teaching?
- How can we teach socio-environmental complexity in a world that seeks immediate solutions?
Authors are invited to submit studies related to water resources, natural hazards (especially floods), and environmental education. Contributions that explore innovative teaching methodologies, interdisciplinary approaches, and case studies on water management and education are particularly welcome.
Dr. Álvaro-Francisco Morote
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- sustainable development goals (SDGs)
- climate change and water
- water resources and landscapes
- end-purposes of water teaching
- flood risk management
- water conservation strategies
- hydrological cycle education
- community engagement in water sustainability
- resilient water governance
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