THE POTENTIAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL NGOs AS LEADERS OF CITIZEN SCIENCE

Abstract

 This paper clarifies a possibility of citizen science (participatory monitoring) in climate change issues via questionnaire to nationwide environmental NGOs. Main findings are as follows: i) the NGOs that can be expected to be "leaders" of citizen science are limited to 13.1%. It can be said that the base of citizen science in Japan is not widespread. ii) A popular area of citizen science for participation is observation of familiar flora and fauna, and extrinsic motivation such as some kind of contribution to the local community and non-monetary intrinsic motivation will be effective for most environmental NGOs to participate. iii) The significant determinants of experiences of participation is a situation of establishment of the organizations, range of activities etc. Also, the experience is a significant determinant of future intention.