Analysis of scientific production on environmental education in the Scopus database (2013-2023).

Abstract

This article analyses trends in scientific production on environmental education in the Scopus database from 2013-2023 based on the evolution of approaches and priorities in the field. The research is structured under a mixed approach that integrates a bibliometric analysis to quantify the volume, impact, and international collaboration in publications, with a qualitative analysis of the topics and approaches in the most cited articles. The results highlight a significant increase in publications driven by the global need for sustainability and environmental skills training. Interdisciplinarity, combined with collaborations between critical regions, has favored a more comprehensive approach adapted to the environmental realities of each context. Likewise, the prevalence of terms such as “project” and “experiential learning” reveals a transition towards methodologies that promote environmental action and responsibility among students. The conclusions underline the importance of these findings for researchers and educators interested in implementing effective environmental education programs.