The article discusses ECO Heutagogy, a self-directed learning approach applied to environmental contexts, particularly for enhancing the health and resilience of watersheds. Presented at the 16th Asian Conference on the Social Sciences (ACSS) 2026, research by Cyril John Nagal emphasizes that empowering communities to lead their own learning enables them to better manage watershed resources crucial for drinking water, agriculture, and fisheries. This approach fosters autonomy, motivation, and critical reflection, allowing communities to address local environmental issues effectively. The conference aimed to facilitate interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration among global scholars and practitioners in environmental education, which focuses on sustainable management of natural resources.
