What's in a Map?
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Gregg Verutes gave a presentation on using geovisualization to convey coastal and marine research results to stakeholders. He discussed challenges with marine data and outlined tools to map coastal vulnerability and natural habitats' protection of coastlines. Examples from Belize showed mapping ecosystem services under scenarios. Lessons included ensuring tools and training supplement research. Next steps include modifying existing tools for Barbados and the Caribbean and providing marine spatial planning guidance and training.
![4CDKN Managing Partner and GIVRAPD & ParCA Workshop July 23 - 24, 2014
CHALLENGES
• Marine data collection, modeling and visualization
– Differences between terrestrial systems; linking land and sea
– Common data gaps:
• Spatial, temporal resolution; data formatting
• Climate and other variables ( e.g, sea-level rise, bathymetry, values [$] )
• Structure and function of habitats
• Demand for ecosystem services (beneficiaries)
• Using models and stakeholder involvement to fill gaps
– Validation (e.g., local experts)
– Transparent process
COASTAL AND MARINE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/day-1-04-whats-in-a-map-research-challenges-and-opportunities-using-geo-visualization-160128121919/85/What-s-in-a-Map-4-320.jpg)
What's in a Map?
- 1. 1CDKN Managing Partner and GIVRAPD & ParCA Workshop July 23 - 24, 2014 WHAT’S IN A MAP?! Research Challenges and Opportunities Using GeoVisualization Gregg Verutes July 23, 2014
- 2. 2CDKN Managing Partner and GIVRAPD & ParCA Workshop July 23 - 24, 2014 WHO AM I? • Geographer • Trainer GEOGRAPHER TRAINER Mapping support (GIS) Capacity- building Curriculum development Geovisualization Science education Virtual (remote) support Custom desktop and web analytics Meeting facilitation Online education Computer Programming
- 3. 3CDKN Managing Partner and GIVRAPD & ParCA Workshop July 23 - 24, 2014 GEOVISUALIZATION 1. Challenges 2. Example: Communicating Coastal Protection Benefits Provided by Natural Habitats to People 3. Data Visualization Demonstration 4. Recent Successes, Lessons Learned, and Next Steps in the Caribbean CONVEYING RESEARCH RESULTS TO STAKEHOLDERS AND POLICY-MAKERS
- 4. 4CDKN Managing Partner and GIVRAPD & ParCA Workshop July 23 - 24, 2014 CHALLENGES • Marine data collection, modeling and visualization – Differences between terrestrial systems; linking land and sea – Common data gaps: • Spatial, temporal resolution; data formatting • Climate and other variables ( e.g, sea-level rise, bathymetry, values [$] ) • Structure and function of habitats • Demand for ecosystem services (beneficiaries) • Using models and stakeholder involvement to fill gaps – Validation (e.g., local experts) – Transparent process COASTAL AND MARINE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
- 5. 5CDKN Managing Partner and GIVRAPD & ParCA Workshop July 23 - 24, 2014 CHALLENGES • Terminology – Using words with different meanings: values vulnerability resilience sustainability • Duplication of effort – Data collection – Modeling / Analysis – Reporting – Capacity–building MORE BROADLY…
- 6. 6CDKN Managing Partner and GIVRAPD & ParCA Workshop July 23 - 24, 2014 COASTAL PROTECTION NEARSHORE WAVES AND EROSION
- 7. 7CDKN Managing Partner and GIVRAPD & ParCA Workshop July 23 - 24, 2014 NEARSHORE WAVES AND EROSION oyster reef seagrass beds marshes mangroves coral reefs sand dunes Guannel et al., in review.
- 8. 8CDKN Managing Partner and GIVRAPD & ParCA Workshop July 23 - 24, 2014 Natural Habitats NOAA Coastal Vulnerability Tool Wave, Wind Storm surge Geomorphology, Relief
- 9. 9CDKN Managing Partner and GIVRAPD & ParCA Workshop July 23 - 24, 2014 QUESTIONS COASTAL VULNERABILITY TOOL CAN HELP ANSWER • Are there areas that are more exposed to impacts of high waves and winds than other areas? • Are there natural factors that can reduce these impacts? • Where are people and infrastructure most exposed to sea level rise and storms in my study region?
- 10. 10CDKN Managing Partner and GIVRAPD & ParCA Workshop July 23 - 24, 2014 COASTALVULNERABILITY Site characteristics Storm characteristics Biotic features (e.g., natural habitats mangroves and corals) Social data (e.g., number of people, property values) Management action INPUTS
- 11. 11CDKN Managing Partner and GIVRAPD & ParCA Workshop July 23 - 24, 2014 COASTAL EXPOSURE/ HAZARD INDEX
- 12. 12CDKN Managing Partner and GIVRAPD & ParCA Workshop July 23 - 24, 2014 COASTAL EXPOSURE INDEX VARIABLE RANKS southernliving.com Rank Very Low Low Moderate High Very High 1 2 3 4 5 Geomorphology Rocky; high cliffs; fiord; fiard Medium cliff; indented coast Low cliff; glacial drift; alluvial plain Cobble beach; estuary; lagoon; bluff Barrier beach; sand beach; mud flat; delta Relief > 90th Percentile > 75th Percentile Average value < 25th Percentile < 10th Percentile Natural Habitats Coral reef; mangrove; coastal forest High dune; marsh Low dune; oyster reef Seagrass; kelp No habitat Sea Level Change Net decrease ±1 Net rise Wind Exposure < 10th Percentile < 25th Percentile Average value > 75th Percentile > 90th Percentile Wave Exposure < 10th Percentile < 25th Percentile Average value > 75th Percentile > 90th Percentile Surge Potential No exposure < 25th Percentile Average value > 75th Percentile > 90th Percentile Qualitative assessment of exposure based on mixture of relative and absolute rankings
- 13. 13CDKN Managing Partner and GIVRAPD & ParCA Workshop July 23 - 24, 2014
- 14. 14CDKN Managing Partner and GIVRAPD & ParCA Workshop July 23 - 24, 2014 DATA VISUALIZATION ADAPTATION, RESILIENCE AND CLIMATE-COMPATIBLE DEVELOPMENT
- 15. 15CDKN Managing Partner and GIVRAPD & ParCA Workshop July 23 - 24, 2014 BELIZE COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT
- 16. 16CDKN Managing Partner and GIVRAPD & ParCA Workshop July 23 - 24, 2014 BELIZE SCENARIOS & STAKEHOLDER INVOLVEMENT
- 17. 17CDKN Managing Partner and GIVRAPD & ParCA Workshop July 23 - 24, 2014 BELIZE SYNTHESIS HABITATS AND SERVICES Arkema et al., in review
- 18. 18CDKN Managing Partner and GIVRAPD & ParCA Workshop July 23 - 24, 2014 DEMONSTRATION #1 Platform: HTML Hosting: MapBox Cost: $5 / month Coding: JavaScript Training: Yes Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plan for Belize http://geointerest.frih.org/NatCap
- 19. 19CDKN Managing Partner and GIVRAPD & ParCA Workshop July 23 - 24, 2014
- 20. 20CDKN Managing Partner and GIVRAPD & ParCA Workshop July 23 - 24, 2014 LINKING BIOPHYSICAL RESULTS TO SOCIAL METRICS
- 21. 21CDKN Managing Partner and GIVRAPD & ParCA Workshop July 23 - 24, 2014 HOW DO WE GET THERE? Number of People Low High MAPPING BENEFICIARIES OF COASTAL PROTECTION
- 22. 22CDKN Managing Partner and GIVRAPD & ParCA Workshop July 23 - 24, 2014 DEMONSTRATION #2 Platform: Web / HTML Hosting: CartoDB Cost: Free with grant Coding: JavaScript, SQL Training: Coming soon! Coastal Exposure/Vulnerability in the US Gulf of Mexico http://geointerest.frih.org/WWF
- 23. 23CDKN Managing Partner and GIVRAPD & ParCA Workshop July 23 - 24, 2014
- 24. 24CDKN Managing Partner and GIVRAPD & ParCA Workshop July 23 - 24, 2014 LESSON LEARNED AND NEXT STEPS IN THE CARRIBEAN
- 25. 25CDKN Managing Partner and GIVRAPD & ParCA Workshop July 23 - 24, 2014 LESSONS LEARNED • Geovisualization tools (if well-designed) provide targeted information to stakeholders and decision-makers • Supplement these tools with tailored training using case studies – Capacity-building workshops and online “getting started” documents • Continue building regional ‘hubs’ to compile and distribute pertinent data and research results Easy to navigate, simple and decision-specific Clear instructions, including limitations and assumptions Complexity (add later) Development and maintenance is expensive
- 26. 26CDKN Managing Partner and GIVRAPD & ParCA Workshop July 23 - 24, 2014 CAPACITY-BUILDING EXAMPLE: ONE WEEK COURSE • Day #1 – Scoping • Day #2 – Data and Scenarios • Day #3 – Analyze • Day #4/5 – Synthesize and Communicate Prerequisite: - Free online course (NCP 101)
- 27. 27CDKN Managing Partner and GIVRAPD & ParCA Workshop July 23 - 24, 2014 STUDENT PRESENTATIONS MARINE TRAINING COURSE:VIGO, SPAIN (MAY 2014)
- 28. 28CDKN Managing Partner and GIVRAPD & ParCA Workshop July 23 - 24, 2014 • Climate-Compatible Tourism in Belize (WWF-Belize) – Modify current US Gulf of Mexico web tool • Coastal Zone Management in Barbados (NatCap, Downstream Strategies, and IDB) – Replicate Belize example in the Caribbean • Tailored tools and guidance for marine spatial planning (MSP) (Stanford University and WWF) – Meet the demand for MSP and other marine natural resource decision support • Training and capacity-building with other organizations – Conservation Strategy Fund, UN Environment Programme, MaPP, GIZ, and more NEXT STEPS
- 29. 29CDKN Managing Partner and GIVRAPD & ParCA Workshop July 23 - 24, 2014 CONTACT LINKS • Contact me – verutes@wwfus.org Trainings – training@naturalcapitalproject.org • Free online course (NCP101) – ncp101.class.stanford.edu GeoViz examples – geointerest.frih.org/WWF – geointerest.frih.org/NatCap