Participatory Mapping Seminar
Participatory mapping (PM) refers to the multiple ways humans create and communicate knowledge, experience, and aspirations about the world in maps. A consistent aspiration of PM has been to engage and empower marginalized or under-represented groups in society through the use of spatial technologies. Participatory maps—whether simple or complex—are created for a wide range of human/environment applications such as delineating territorial boundaries, identifying important places that sustain livelihoods and quality of life, mapping biological diversity and ecosystem services, and communicating preferences about future land/marine use.
Over the last two decades, the growth and interest in PM has evolved and progressed from diverse application domains (indigenous/rural/community development, urban/regional planning, and environmental/natural resource management/conservation) in recognition of the potential for PM to address complex issues and problems. Applications for participatory mapping methods range from indigenous rights to smart cities, climate adaptation and biodiversity conservation.
The seminar on Participatory Mapping was held on 5 November 2020 at 4:30 PM IST by Carolina Monteiro de Carvalho – 2019 Award Recipient of the International Society. for Participatory Mapping (ISPM)
About Centre for Environmental Research and Education
The Centre for Environmental Research and Education (CERE) is a Mumbai-based non-for-profit organization that works to promote environmental sustainability through action-oriented education, awareness and advocacy. The social enterprise was established in 2002 by Dr. (Ms.) Rashneh Pardiwala, an ecologist from the University of Edinburgh and Mrs. Kitayun Rustom, an environmental educationist. CERE comprises of highly skilled professionals with experience in a wide spectrum of fields ranging from climate change science to eco-literacy and has successfully completed many national-level research, educational and development projects in both urban and rural India having worked closely with different government departments, educational institutions, multinational companies and civil society organizations.CERE is also a pioneer in the field of corporate sustainability and carbon management systems where we help organisations map their carbon footprint, meet international reporting standards, implement low cost carbon reductions strategies which ensure considerable financial savings and engage in staff awareness activities.
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Schools on Solar
Urban Afforestation Project