A conceptual approach to a citizens' observatory--supporting community-based environmental governance.

ABSTRACT: In recent years there has been a trend to view the Citizens' Observatory as an increasingly essential tool that provides an approach for better observing, understanding, protecting and enhancing our environment. However, there is no consensus on how to develop such a system, nor is there any agreement on what a Citizens' Observatory is and what results it could produce. The increase in the prevalence of Citizens' Observatories globally has been mirrored by an increase in the number of variables that are monitored, the number of monitoring locations and the types of participating citizens. This calls for a more integrated approach to handle the emerging complexities involved in this field, but before this can be achieved, it is essential to establish a common foundation for Citizens' Observ

SUBMITTER: Liu HY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4320485 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature