Reminder about the first PMAP webinar May 24th 3:30-4:30 pm CET time

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Welcome to join PMAP a webinar series!

The first webinar takes place on Tuesday May 24th 3:30-4:30 pm CET time (4:30 pm Helsinki, London 2:30 pm, New York 9:30 am, Tokyo 10:30 pm).

Jirka Panek and Ian Babelon will present on 100+ shades of geoparticipation.

Dr. Jirka Panek works as an associate professor at the Department of Development and Environmental Studies, Palacký University in Olomouc, Czech Republic. With background in geography and GIS, he has been enthusiastic about developing participatory mapping methods both in global North and South and has been co-developing participatory platform for collection perceptions about urban environment. Dr. Ian Babelon is Research Fellow at Northumbria University in Newcastle, UK. His PhD investigated the use of digital tools for public participation in urban planning. Recently, Ian, Jirka and colleagues published an article (doi.org/10.3390/ijgi10110783) reviewing objectives of 25 web-based geoparticipation projects in urban planning.

Please join via Zoom to this webinar at utu.zoom.us/j/68664371764 (passcode: 506809). No pre-registration is required!

In case you have interest to present in this biannual webinar series, please do not hesitate to contact Associate Professor Nora Fagerholm (nora.fagerholm@utu.fi).

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PMAP launches a webinar series

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Dear Participatory Mapping Institute members,

PMAP will launch a webinar series to share recent research results, knowledge and experience among our expert community!

We are glad to announce that the first webinar takes place on Tuesday May 24th 3:30-4:30 pm CET time (4:30 pm Helsinki, London 2:30 pm, New York 9:30 am, Tokyo 10:30 pm).

Jirka Panek and Ian Babelon will present on 100+ shades of geoparticipation.

Dr. Jirka Panek works as an associate professor at the Department of Development and Environmental Studies, Palacký University in Olomouc, Czech Republic. With background in geography and GIS, he has been enthusiastic about developing participatory mapping methods both in global North and South and has been co-developing participatory platform for collection perceptions about urban environment. Dr. Ian Babelon is Research Fellow at Northumbria University in Newcastle, UK. His PhD investigated the use of digital tools for public participation in urban planning. Recently, Ian, Jirka and colleagues published an article (doi.org/10.3390/ijgi10110783) reviewing objectives of 25 web-based geoparticipation projects in urban planning.

Please join via Zoom to this webinar at utu.zoom.us/j/68664371764 (passcode: 506809). No pre-registration is required!

In case you have interest to present in this biannual webinar series, please do not hesitate to contact Associate Professor Nora Fagerholm (nora.fagerholm@utu.fi).

Sincerely,

PMAP hosts

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International Society for Participatory Mapping webinar (13 April 2021)

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On April 13th, join our partners at “International Society for Participatory Mapping” for the first of their storytelling webinar series ‘Story Lines: Experiences of participatory mapping.

“” In Episode 1 we explore the roots of our practice. Host Jon Corbett and three recognized leaders in participatory mapping will reflect on their experiences and the development of this field of practice. Drawing on many decades of applied work, our speakers will share anecdotes and lessons learned, as well as consider the future development of participatory mapping methods and our community of practice.

Speakers

  • Wendy Brawer, Founder and Director, Green Map System
  • Giacomo Rambaldi, Senior Programme Coordinator, ICT4AG, Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Co-operation
  • Mike McCall, Senior Researcher, Centre for Research in Environmental Geography (CIGA), National Autonomous University of Mexico
  • Hosted by Jon Corbett, Associate Professor, University of British Columbia “”

Learn more and register here.

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