Integrating knowledge and actions in disaster risk reduction: the contribution of participatory mapping

摘要: Integrating scientific and local knowledge within disaster risk reduction (DRR) using methods that encourage exchange 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 large range stakeholders. It draws on project conducted municipality Masantol, Philippines regularly affected by flooding other natural hazards. Participatory 3-Dimensional Mapping, or P3DM, has been used for both assessment planning. P3DM facilitates interpretation, assimilation understanding geo-referenced data making them visible tangible to everyone. Given maps are scaled geo-referenced, also helps incorporating DRR.