Linking participatory mapping in local risk mapping to strengthen resilience: a pilot study in Mexico

Incorporating community members in participatory mapping enables local knowledge and community narratives to be captured and represented in spatial form. This participatory method is useful in community mapping of vulnerabilities and capacities in relation to disaster risk. Low-cost technologies, such as free mapping software and smart phone applications make it easier for community members to perform mapping in a standard that is interoperable with traditional risk mapping frameworks. In Mexico, local level risk mapping is mandated under its Civil Protection law. Integrating community mapping methods in Mexico’s mapping framework could provide further insight in understanding risk. TO BE CONT’D

Faculty Supervisor:

Justin Podur

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Partner:

Universidad de Guadalajara

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education

University:

York University

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