Understanding voluntary citizen engagement amid weak policy responses: The case of the sargassum seaweed crisis in the French West Indies

Eric Kamwa ()
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Eric Kamwa: BETA - Bureau d'Économie Théorique et Appliquée - AgroParisTech - UNISTRA - Université de Strasbourg - Université de Haute-Alsace (UHA) - Université de Haute-Alsace (UHA) Mulhouse - Colmar - UL - Université de Lorraine - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement

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Abstract: This paper examines citizen engagement during the sargassum seaweed crisis in the French West Indies amid low public trust. Using survey data, it identifies factors influencing support for cleanup and prevention policies across four engagement types: financial, voluntary, both, or none. Key determinants include coastal visitation, education, age, and socioeconomic status. Voluntary involvement, often overlooked in policy design, proves crucial for individuals with limited financial resources but available time. The findings call for more inclusive, context-sensitive environmental policies that recognize diverse citizen contributions, especially when authorities face trust deficits and need to mobilize support through alternative forms of engagement.

Date: 2025
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