Understanding climate literacy research using scientometrics analysis
Rahmawaty,
Mohd Hasmadi Ismail,
Abdul Rauf,
Muhammad Fuad Abdullah,
Mohd Iqbal Mohd Noor,
Amira Mas Ayu Amir Mustafa,
Seca Gandaseca,
Mahawan Karuniasa,
Yekyoum Kim,
Mohd Nazip Suratman,
Siti Aekbal Salleh,
Peter Aning Tedong
Affiliations
Rahmawaty
Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara, North Sumatra, Indonesia; Natural Resources and Environmental Management Study Program, Postgraduate School, Universitas Sumatera Utara, North Sumatra, Indonesia; Corresponding author. Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara, North Sumatra, Indonesia.
Mohd Hasmadi Ismail
Department of Forestry Science & Biodiversity, Faculty of Forestry and Environment, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
Abdul Rauf
Natural Resources and Environmental Management Study Program, Postgraduate School, Universitas Sumatera Utara, North Sumatra, Indonesia
Muhammad Fuad Abdullah
Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainable Development, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 40450, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia; Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Puncak Alam Campus, 42300, Selangor, Malaysia
Mohd Iqbal Mohd Noor
Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainable Development, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 40450, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia; Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Pahang Branch (Raub Campus), 27600, Raub, Pahang, Malaysia
Amira Mas Ayu Amir Mustafa
School of Accounting and Finance, Faculty of Business and Law, Taylor's University, 47100, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Seca Gandaseca
Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainable Development, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 40450, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia; Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 40450, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Mahawan Karuniasa
University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
Yekyoum Kim
Busan University of Foreign Studies, South Korea
Mohd Nazip Suratman
Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainable Development, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 40450, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia; Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 40450, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Siti Aekbal Salleh
College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 40450, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Peter Aning Tedong
Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Built Environment, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Climate literacy, critical for understanding both the individual's impact on climate and the consequential effects on society and the biosphere, is comprehensively examined in this study through scientometric analysis. Spanning research from 1981 to 2024 and utilizing the Web of Science database, this study maps the evolution of publication trends, pinpoints central themes, and identifies pivotal publications within the domain. Leveraging advanced visualization tools like CiteSpace, the research employs dual-map overlays and document co-citation analysis to uncover the intricate web of interconnections among scholarly works. Findings highlight a significant surge in publications after 2015, mirroring the escalating global consciousness of climate-related issues. Predominant research clusters identified include “bad news,” “mental health,” and ''farmers' perceptions,” showcasing the field's thematic diversity. These insights emphasize the indispensable role of interdisciplinary methods in advancing public knowledge and active participation in climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts, fostering a well-informed community poised to address environmental challenges.
