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Integrating knowledge and actions in disaster risk reduction: the contribution of participatory mapping
Article first published online: 15 NOV 2011
DOI: 10.1111/j.1475-4762.2011.01065.x
© 2011 The Authors. Area © 2011 Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers)
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Cadag, J. R. D. and Gaillard, J. (2012), Integrating knowledge and actions in disaster risk reduction: the contribution of participatory mapping. Area, 44: 100–109. doi: 10.1111/j.1475-4762.2011.01065.x
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- Issue published online: 23 JAN 2012
- Article first published online: 15 NOV 2011
- Revised manuscript received 18 August 2011
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Keywords:
- disaster risk reduction;
- participatory 3-dimensional mapping;
- knowledge;
- action;
- Philippines
Integrating scientific and local knowledge within disaster risk reduction (DRR) using methods that encourage knowledge exchange and two-way dialogue is a difficult yet important task. This article shows how participatory mapping can help in fostering integrative DRR through the involvement of a large range of stakeholders. It draws on a project conducted in the municipality of Masantol, Philippines that is regularly affected by flooding and other natural hazards. Participatory 3-Dimensional Mapping, or P3DM, has been used for both risk assessment and DRR planning. P3DM facilitates the interpretation, assimilation and understanding of geo-referenced data by making them visible and tangible to everyone. Given that maps are scaled and geo-referenced, P3DM also helps in incorporating both local and scientific knowledge through a two-way dialogue in DRR.