Maps for traditional knowledge – bringing the 3rd dimension to the negotiating table - Media release

Participatory mapping is a powerful tool for enabling local communities to document their landscapes and shape policies that affect their development. A Participatory 3 Dimensional Modelling (P3DM) exercise presented at the 13th Caribbean Week of Agriculture shows how an indigenous tribe in Suriname has developed a 3D map of its territory. The initiative, implemented by CTA and partners in close cooperation with the riverside community, is helping to bridge the gap between scientific and traditional knowledge and empower local people in natural resource management and climate change adaptation.