Improving school children's understanding of water scarcity with a co-produced book on groundwater in Central Chile.

ABSTRACT: Water scarcity is a critical issue worldwide, and Chile is no exception. Since 2010, Central Chile has been enduring an ongoing water crisis due to the coupled effects of a severe drought and the overuse of water resources, especially groundwater. Rural communities have been strongly impacted, mainly because wells from which drinking water is supplied show a dramatic drop in water levels, and some have even dried up. The water scarcity scenario requires the integration of actors and disciplines to increase awareness of groundwater; however, how to make this valuable element visible in society is an issue that remains open to debate. This paper describes and reflects on the process of making educational material about groundwater and water scarcity for children to promote public awareness.

SUBMITTER: Vargas-Payera S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10240114 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature