Reorientation of Science Learning Toward Climate Literacy Through Citizen Science Innovation

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10.2991/978-2-38476-543-0_37How to use a DOI?

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21st-Century Education; Citizen Science; Climate Change; Science Education

Abstract

Climate change is a global issue that requires enhancing climate understanding among the public from an early age through education, particularly in the field of science education. This study aims to systematically analyze the shift in the direction of science learning toward climate understanding through the innovation of citizen Science. The research employed a systematic literature review method based on the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Data sources were obtained from the Scopus and ScienceDirect databases, limited to articles published between 2019 and 2025 containing the keyword “citizen science,” yielding 610 articles. After filtering based on their implementation in science learning and climate change issues, 20 articles met the inclusion criteria and were analyzed qualitatively. The results show that integrating citizen science into science learning can enhance students’ active participation in environmental observation and data collection, as well as improve critical thinking, collaboration, and environmental awareness. This approach has proven effective in fostering climate literacy and 21st-century skills while empowering students as agents of change in climate mitigation and adaptation efforts. The study recommends strengthening teacher capacity, developing participatory learning modules, and promoting cross-sector collaboration to support the sustainable implementation of citizen science in schools.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Joko Siswanto
AU  - Harto Nuroso
AU  - Choirul Huda
AU  - Elvina Risma Andini
AU  - Diyah Ayu Kuntari
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/02/26
TI  - Reorientation of Science Learning Toward Climate Literacy Through Citizen Science Innovation
BT  - Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Education and Social Science Research (ICESRE 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 448
EP  - 458
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-543-0_37
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-543-0_37
ID  - Siswanto2026
ER  -