Abstract
Human dimensions research of global environmental change is becoming more important to solve the global environmental issues, such as global warming, deforestation, and so on. This paper introduces the brief history and recent development of International Human Dimension Programme.(IHDP), and the national Human Dimension research supported by the Science Council of Japan and the Environment Agency. In addition, the role of Civil Engineering/Environmental Systems in HDP research is discussed and then research themes in the Environmental Systems needed for change of individuals and social systems to respond the global environmental issues are proposed.
