The International Journal of Social Pedagogy is publishing a special issue on eco-social pedagogy, which explores how social pedagogy can respond to the climate emergency through relationship-centred and justice-focused approaches. At its core, this work recognises that environmental justice and social justice are deeply interconnected, and that addressing climate change requires a holistic view of the wellbeing of both people and the planet.

The issue examines how social pedagogy can contribute to addressing environmental challenges by supporting communities affected by climate change, fostering political agency, and developing innovative approaches that integrate ecological awareness into everyday practice. It draws on concepts such as planetary pedagogy, eco-social work, nature pedagogy, ecosystemic wellbeing, and community-based environmental initiatives to expand the scope of social pedagogy for a sustainable future.

By exploring these intersections, this special issue offers a framework for understanding and practising eco-social pedagogy. It highlights the urgent need to extend human relationships beyond each other to include our relationship with the natural world, emphasising the importance of protecting ecosystems, biodiversity, and the rights of future generations.

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Editors

Arto O.Salonen, University of Eastern Finland 

Katrin Bain, London Metropolitan University

Gabriel Eichsteller, South East Technological University

Robyn Kemp, Social Pedagogy Professional Association

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Articles

Research article

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Review

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Practice paper

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