Sep
22
5:30 PM17:30
Who Does Mapping Serve? GIS in Environmental Justice and Climate Change Research, Organizing and Action
What role can mapping play, especially in times of crisis? Who does it serve, and how can researchers, organizers and designers leverage mapping to advocate for equity and justice? As policy makers, planners, and advocates increasingly rely on spatial data and geospatial techniques to advance decision making, key questions surrounding equitable representation, ethical use, and access to needed resources remain a crucial challenge.