Citizen Science in Asia

1. WildWatch Thailand - monitors and records wildlife sightings in Thailand. Website: https://wildwatchthailand.org/

2. Mycoflora Project - documents and studies the fungal biodiversity of India. Website: http://mycofloraindia.org/

3. Marine Watch - monitors marine life in Hong Kong. Website: https://www.afcd.gov.hk/english/conservation/con_mar/con_mar_mw/con_mar_mw.html

4. Bird Count India - encourages people to count birds in India to help track their populations. Website: https://birdcount.in/

5. Singapore Dragonfly Survey - aims to document the diversity of dragonflies in Singapore. Website: https://lkcnhm.nus.edu.sg/nus-dragonfly-group/projects/singapore-dragonfly-survey/

6. Project Nightjar - collects data on the breeding behavior of nightjars in India. Website: https://www.projectnightjar.com/

7. Reef Check Malaysia - monitors the health of coral reefs in Malaysia. Website: https://reefcheck.org.my/

8. CitizenSeismology - uses citizen science to monitor earthquakes in Taiwan. Website: https://www.citizenseismology.tw/

9. My Garden Watch - encourages people to monitor and record the wildlife that visits their gardens in the UK and Asia. Website: https://www.mygardenwatch.com/

10. Snow Leopard Watch - uses citizen science to track the populations of snow leopards in Kyrgyzstan. Website: https://www.snowleopardwatch.org/

11. Citizen Science Japan - promotes citizen science across Japan. Website: https://www.citizenscience.jp/en/

12. Dolphin Watch - monitors the populations of dolphins in Taiwan. Website: https://www.dolphinwatch.com.tw/

13. Coral Triangle Atlas - maps the marine biodiversity of the Coral Triangle region in Southeast Asia. Website: https://www.coraltriangleatlas.net/

14. Seabird Count - encourages people to count seabirds in the Philippines. Website: https://www.seabirdcount.org/

15. E-Bird - collects data on bird populations around the world, including many countries in Asia. Website: https://ebird.org/home

16. BioBlitz India - A project that encourages people to document the biodiversity of India. Website: https://www.bioblitz.in/

17. Japan Butterflies - A project that documents the butterfly species of Japan. Website: https://www.jpmoth.org/index.php/BDP/BDP_top

18. Biodiversity of Indonesia - A project that documents the biodiversity of Indonesia. Website: http://www.pikiran-rakyat.com/citizen-journal/baca/2017/09/27/papua-jadi-fokus-proyek-penelitian-biodiversitas-indonesia

19. Marine Mega-Fauna Foundation - A project that studies and protects large marine animals, such as whale sharks and manta rays, in various locations around the world, including Asia. Website: https://marinemegafaunafoundation.org/

20. National Whale Shark Project - A project that studies whale sharks in the Maldives. Website: https://www.mrc.gov.mv/en/projects/national-whale-shark-project

21. Nature Watch - A project that encourages people to monitor and record the wildlife they see in Singapore. Website: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/group-of-parks/nature-watch

22. Cambodia Bird Guide Association - A project that trains local people to become bird guides and promotes birdwatching in Cambodia. Website: https://cambodiabirdguide.org/

23. Philippine Biodiversity Expedition - A project that explores the biodiversity of the Philippines. Website: https://www.philbex.com/

24. Wild Karts - A project that monitors the populations of tigers and leopards in India. Website: https://wildkarnataka.periscopic.in/

25. Biodiversity Citizen Science - A project that promotes citizen science across Vietnam. Website: https://www.biodiversity.vn/en/

26. Garden Bird Watch - A project that encourages people to monitor and record the birds that visit their gardens in Malaysia. Website: https://www.mygardenbirds.com/

27. Hong Kong Biodiversity - A project that documents the biodiversity of Hong Kong. Website: https://www.afcd.gov.hk/english/conservation/hkbiodiversity/hkbiodiversity.html

28. Seagrass Watch - A project that monitors seagrass habitats in various locations around the world, including Asia. Website: https://www.seagrasswatch.org/

29. Thai National Parks - A project that promotes citizen science in Thailand's national parks. Website: https://thaiparks.org/

30. iNaturalist - A global platform for citizen science observations of biodiversity, including plants and animals. Website: https://www.inaturalist.org/

31. HappyFish - Citizen science project monitoring coral reef health in the Philippines. Website: https://www.happyfish.ph/

32. Citizen Weather Observer Program - Citizen science project training citizens to collect weather data in the Philippines. Website: http://bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/cwsp/

33. SEEDS Asia - Program engaging citizens in disaster preparedness and response in Japan. Website: https://www.seedsasia.org/

34. Singapore Urban Biodiversity Survey - Citizen science project monitoring urban biodiversity in Singapore. Website: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/subs/singapore-urban-biodiversity-survey

35. Tadpoles of Japan - Citizen science project monitoring Japanese tree frog populations and behavior. Website: https://www.tadpolesofjapan.org/

36. The Manta Trust - Citizen science project monitoring and conserving manta rays in Indonesia. Website: https://www.mantatrust.org/

37. Birds Korea - Citizen science project monitoring bird populations and migration in Korea. Website: https://www.birdskorea.org/

38. Malaysia Marine Mammal Stranding Network - Citizen science project reporting and responding to marine mammal strandings in Malaysia. Website: https://www.m3sn.org.my/

39. Taiwan Tree Project - Citizen science project monitoring and conserving Taiwan's tree species. Website: https://www.tree.org.tw/index.php/en/

40. Wildlife Conservation Society Cambodia - Citizen science project monitoring and conserving Cambodia's wildlife. Website: https://cambodia.wcs.org/

41. Indian Ocean Humpback Dolphin Project - Citizen science project monitoring and conserving humpback dolphins in Sri Lanka. Website: https://www.humpbackdolphin.org/

42. Hong Kong Bird Watching Society - Citizen science project monitoring bird populations and migration in Hong Kong. Website: https://www.hkbws.org.hk/

43. Nepal Tiger Genome Project - Citizen science project collecting and analyzing DNA samples from tigers in Nepal. Website: https://www.nepaltigergenome.org/

44. iSeahorse - Citizen science project monitoring seahorse populations around the world, including in Asia. Website: https://www.iseahorse.org/

45. Clean Shores Singapore - Citizen science project monitoring and cleaning up Singapore's beaches. Website: https://www.facebook.com/cleanshoressg/

46. Taiwan Black Bear Conservation Association - Citizen science project monitoring and conserving Taiwan's black bear population. Website: http://www.tbbcf.org.tw/index_e.php

47. Coral Triangle Center - Citizen science project monitoring and conserving coral reefs in Southeast Asia. Website: https://www.coraltrianglecenter.org/

48. Indian Bird Conservation Network - Citizen science project monitoring bird populations and conservation efforts in India. Website: https://www.ibcn.in/

49. iBats - Citizen science project monitoring bat populations around the world, including in Asia. Website: https://www.bats.org.uk/our-work/national-bat-monitoring-programme/ibats/

50. Manta Trust Indonesia - Citizen science project monitoring and conserving manta rays in Indonesia. Website: https://www.mantatrust.org/where-we-work/indonesia/

51. Sri Lanka Wildlife Conservation Society - Citizen science project monitoring and conserving Sri Lanka's wildlife. Website: https://www.slwcs.org/

52. Wild Otter Trust - Citizen science project monitoring and conserving otter populations in India. Website: https://wildottertrust.org/

53. Save the Beach - Citizen science project monitoring and cleaning up beaches in India. Website: https://www.savethebeachindia.com/

54. The Indonesian Biodiversity Foundation is a project that focuses on engaging citizens in monitoring and conserving Indonesia's biodiversity, particularly endangered species. Learn more about their initiatives at https://www.kehati.or.id/.

Projects & Activities

Institutions & Organizations

1. Citizen Science Asia - https://citizenscienceasia.org/ - This platform connects citizen science projects across Asia and provides resources for those interested in conducting their own projects.

2. National Taiwan University - https://cslab.ntu.edu.tw/ - The Citizen Science Laboratory at National Taiwan University focuses on projects related to environmental monitoring, biodiversity, and urban ecology.

3. University of Tokyo - https://www.citizen-sci.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/ - The University of Tokyo’s Citizen Science Lab works on a range of projects, from monitoring air quality to studying the behavior of birds.

4. National University of Singapore - https://cncs.nus.edu.sg/ - The Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions at the National University of Singapore conducts research on environmental issues and engages citizens in monitoring and restoration efforts.

5. Hong Kong Bird Watching Society - https://www.hkbws.org.hk/ - The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society conducts bird surveys and encourages citizens to participate in bird conservation efforts.

6. Malaysian Nature Society - https://www.mns.my/ - The Malaysian Nature Society promotes citizen science projects related to biodiversity and conservation.

7. Taiwan Citizen Science Association - https://www.citizen-science.tw/ - The Taiwan Citizen Science Association promotes citizen science and provides resources for those interested in conducting their own projects.

8. Wild Singapore - https://www.wildsingapore.com/ - Wild Singapore conducts biodiversity surveys and encourages citizen participation in conservation efforts.

9. Ecological Society of Japan - https://www.esj.ne.jp/citizen/en/ - The Ecological Society of Japan promotes citizen science projects related to ecology and biodiversity.

10. Indian Institute of Science Education and Research - https://www.iiserpune.ac.in/research/labs/citizen-science-initiative - The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research engages citizens in projects related to biodiversity and environmental monitoring.

11. Korea National Park Service - https://english.knps.or.kr/Knp/CitizenScience/CitizenScience.aspx - The Korea National Park Service conducts citizen science projects related to ecology and biodiversity in the country’s national parks.

12. Lao Biodiversity Association - https://laobiodiversity.org/ - The Lao Biodiversity Association promotes citizen science projects related to biodiversity conservation in Laos.

13. Nature Society Singapore - https://www.nss.org.sg/ - The Nature Society Singapore conducts citizen science projects related to biodiversity and conservation.

14. National Institute of Ecology, South Korea - https://www.nie.re.kr/eng/index.do - The National Institute of Ecology in South Korea conducts citizen science projects related to ecology and environmental monitoring.

15. Philippine Biodiversity Conservation Foundation - http://www.pbcfi.org.ph/ - The Philippine Biodiversity Conservation Foundation promotes citizen science projects related to biodiversity conservation in the Philippines.

16. Borneo Nature Foundation - The Borneo Nature Foundation conducts citizen science projects related to conservation and restoration efforts in Borneo. Website: https://www.borneonaturefoundation.org/

17. Earthwatch Institute Japan - The Earthwatch Institute Japan engages citizens in environmental research projects and promotes sustainability. Website: https://earthwatch.jp/

18. Thai Biodiversity Conservation Group - The Thai Biodiversity Conservation Group promotes citizen science projects related to biodiversity conservation in Thailand. Website: https://www.thaibiodiversity.org/

19. Wildlife Conservation Society Malaysia - The Wildlife Conservation Society Malaysia conducts citizen science projects related to wildlife conservation. Website: https://malaysia.wcs.org/

20. Centre for Citizen Science and Natural Resource Management, Nepal - The Centre for Citizen Science and Natural Resource Management in Nepal conducts citizen science projects related to natural resource management. Website: https://ccsnrm.org/

21. GreenViet - GreenViet conducts citizen science projects related to biodiversity conservation and environmental education in Vietnam. Website: http://greenviet.org/

22. Indonesian Biodiversity Foundation - The Indonesian Biodiversity Foundation promotes citizen science projects related to biodiversity conservation in Indonesia. Website: https://www.kehati.or.id/

23. Japan Citizen Science Association - The Japan Citizen Science Association promotes citizen science and provides resources for those interested in conducting their own projects. Website: https://jcsa-official.org/

24. Korean Federation for Environmental Movement - The Korean Federation for Environmental Movement conducts citizen science projects related to environmental monitoring and conservation. Website: https://www.kfem.or.kr/

25. Philippine Reef and Rainforest Conservation Foundation - The Philippine Reef and Rainforest Conservation Foundation conducts citizen science projects related to conservation in the Philippines. Website: https://www.prrcf.org/

26. Taiwan Biodiversity Information Facility - The Taiwan Biodiversity Information Facility provides resources for citizen science projects related to biodiversity in Taiwan. Website: https://taibif.org.tw/

27. The Nature Trust - The Nature Trust conducts citizen science projects related to environmental monitoring and conservation in Sri Lanka. Website: https://naturetrust.lk/

28. Malaysian Primatological Society - The Malaysian Primatological Society promotes citizen science projects related to primatology and conservation. Website: https://primatologicalsociety.my/

29. Center for Environmental Research and Conservation, Indonesia - The Center for Environmental Research and Conservation in Indonesia conducts citizen science projects related to environmental monitoring and conservation. Website: http://www.pskl-uii.or.id/