Participation and technology in citizen science for strengthening resilience to natural hazards (P-TECH in CITSCI)

The project aimed to assess the role and contribution of technology in fostering genuine participation and citizen science in strengthening resilience to natural hazards in Aotearoa New Zealand.

The project pioneered three unique citizen science initiatives including participatory mapping using drones, video games and Lego modelling, using a Geographic Information System as integrative platform. The research reflected upon the process through which citizen knowledge is produced and identify lessons for fostering citizen’s participation in science in order to strengthen resilience to natural hazards.

This project contributed to advance the citizen science agenda in disaster risk reduction in Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond. It was done in partnership with The University of Auckland, Hawke’s Bay Regional Council and East Coast Lab.