Public Participation Geographic Information System (PPGIS) is one of the most popular digital methods for public engagement, widely used for place-based human-environment research and large-scale public participation. It is a map-based survey method enabling participants to provide both geographic and non-geographic information. This approach bridges “soft” subjective, place-based data (like human experiences and everyday behavior) with “hard” objective GIS data.

In BioProtect, a PPGIS methodology for ecosystem-based conservation measures developed in Norway will be adapted in accordance with the specific needs of each DS.

The Irish Demonstration Site has launched a participatory mapping survey to better understand how coastal communities interact with the ocean. People connected to the sea in the Celtic Seas, Dunmore East, and Tralee Bay are invited to share their insights and experiences. Whether you’re a fisher, an NGO representative, a marine planner, a business owner, or a local resident, your input is valuable!

To take part in the survey, visit: https://app.maptionnaire.com/q/bioprotectmappingireland