Participatory Risk Mapping

Participatory Risk Mapping is a collaborative process where community members, experts, and stakeholders work together to identify, assess, and visualize potential hazards or risks in a specific area. By involving those who know the local context best, it creates a detailed map highlighting areas vulnerable to flooding, earthquakes, or other dangers. This approach improves understanding of risks, encourages community engagement, and supports better decision-making for disaster preparedness, land use planning, and resource allocation. Essentially, it combines local knowledge with scientific analysis to create actionable, clear visual representations of hazards that matter most to the community.