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Participatory mapping as a form of collective mobilization for hydrological disaster emergencies

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This study aimed to develop a technical and community map in the Vila Sônia neighborhood (Itaquaquecetuba – São Paulo), a peripheral area vulnerable to hydrological disasters, aiming to identify safe and accessible routes from the perspective of the local population. A participatory mapping methodology was employed in a workshop involving residents, public authorities, and researchers, utilizing the Community Resilience Web, Spoken Map, and Ciranda Mapeantes Mirins methods. The results revealed critical routes, safe locations, and infrastructure needs, such as a bridge to connect to the road network and improvements in drainage, sanitation, and lighting. The conclusion is that participatory mapping strengthens collective bonds, generates technical and community knowledge, and supports public policies tailored to the local reality, reinforcing forms of collective action produced in the periphery.

Source: Cadernos Metrópole

DOI: 10.1590/2236-9996.2026-6773533-en

Authors: Talita GANTUS-OLIVEIRA, Henrique Candido de OLIVEIRA

Institution: Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)

Language: English

Topic: Disaster Management and Resilience

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz