THE EVOLUTION OF ECOLOGICAL LITERACY THROUGH FICTION: AN ANALYSIS OF THE CLI-FI GENRE IN ECOLOGICAL LITERATURE

Classical and ancient literature worldwide incorporated ecological themes, whether nature 

writing or romantic poetry, portraying a time when humans and nature coexisted harmoniously 

and  man’s  impact  on  the  environment  was  limited.  However,  modern  society’s  destructive 

actions towards the environment have led to a new wave of ecological narrative in literature, 

including fiction, poetry, and criticism. Additionally, the paper discusses climate fiction (clifi), a subgenre of eco-literature (eco-lit) that addresses climate change and global warming. 

Both eco-literature and climate fiction can play significant roles in eco-literacy by engaging 

children,  students  and  readers  of  all  ages  in  meaningful  discussions  and  reflections  on 

environmental  and  climate  issues.  Implementing  eco-literacy  in  education  is  crucial  for 

fostering environmental awareness and responsible citizenship.