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ABSTRACT The graphical abstract summarizes the study framework, including EE-WSSC coupling coordination evaluation, spatial evolution analysis, and interaction effect analysis. Amidst escalating global water scarcity exacerbated by climate change and environmental degradation, elucidating the synergistic mechanism between environmental education (EE) and water-saving society construction (WSSC) is imperative. This study pioneers the evaluation of their coupling coordination degree utilizing a novel coupling coordination model, based on panel data from 30 Chinese provinces (2010–2023). Comprehensive analysis employing panel vector autoregression reveals dynamic interactions, while the standard deviation ellipse and kernel density estimation map spatiotemporal evolution patterns. Key findings reveal: (1) both EE and WSSC development indices display sustained upward trends, with WSSC progressing markedly faster; (2) overall EE and WSSC coordination exhibits steady improvement, yet substantial regional disparities endure; (3) the coordination gravity center traces a distinct geographical trajectory by initially shifting southward, then westward; and (4) a mutually reinforcing relationship exists; however, WSSC exerts a significantly stronger positive influence on EE than the reverse. This research provides a robust empirical basis for optimizing cross-system differences and promoting the coordinated development of EE and WSSC, offering critical insights for policymakers and designing integrated global water-environmental governance strategies.
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