Harmoko Harmoko, Fatchur Rohman, Sutiman Bambang Sumitro, Vivi Novianti
In the modern era, addressing the intricate challenges of natural resource conservation requires a deep societal understanding, often encapsulated in the evolving concept of "conservation literacy." This concept's definition and scope are still developing, necessitating a systematic literature review to unravel its true essence and global significance. Our objective was to compile a comprehensive understanding of conservation literacy using articles from Scopus-listed journals. Employing the keyword "conservation literacy," we identified 188 articles, of which 28 met our analysis criteria based on PRISMA guidelines. The publications exhibited a trend of growth from 2019 to 2022, followed by a decline. Various methodologies, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods, addressed issues related to conservation literacy. Dirk Brounen emerged as a prominent author, and keywords such as literacy, developing country, energy literacy, and natural resource conservation were frequently used. Collaboration between universities within and across countries was common, with 33 institutions providing funding. Most publications adhered to ethical standards by disclosing funding sources. Our review yielded insights into the topics, aspects, and conceptualization of conservation literacy, providing a foundation for further research tailored to diverse backgrounds and objectives. © 2024 The authors.
Department of Biology, Malang State University, Kota Malang, 65145, Indonesia; Department of Biology, Brawijaya University, Malang, 65145, Indonesia
