BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//pretalx//pretalx.com//spathum24//speaker//QDLW8D BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Amsterdam BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20230926T000000 TZNAME:CEST TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20231029T030000 RDATE:20241027T030000 TZNAME:CET TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240331T030000 RDATE:20250330T030000 TZNAME:CEST TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Role of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Participatory Conservation of Heritage Areas - Somayeh Fadaei Nezhad Bahramjerdi\, Hamid Salimi\, Rana Tootoonchi DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240925T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240925T163000 DTSTAMP:20261012T023102Z UID:pretalx-spathum24-DTHWEJ@pretalx.com DESCRIPTION:Abstract\n\nIntroduction: In contemporary heritage management \, participatory approaches play a crucial role in identifying and safegua rding values for a diverse range of stakeholders. While referring to a wid e range of stakeholders in planning historical areas\, many world heritage conservation organizations have emphasized the importance of local commun ities\, their traditions\, and their way of life. For heritage planning\, participation can enable consensus in defining heritage significance and v alues to promote heritage resources for sustainable conservation and devel opment. Hence\, Urban experts have used community-based participatory rese arch for decades\, citing benefits such as faster identification of commun ity-relevant research targets\, and accelerated transfer of knowledge and findings to the community. Also\, researchers from heritage organizations have found that balancing conservation measures with community-based inter ests will require the participation of people to upgrade their communities to a protected status. On the other hand\, the role of GIS technology is pivotal in heritage preservation research\, enabling the development of dy namic information management systems and effectively advancing the sustain able conservation and transmission of heritage resources. It can be used t o analyze and assess the impacts of natural and anthropogenic threats on h eritage\, such as geological disasters\, Global Change\, and urban expansi on\, to implement appropriate conservation measures.\n\nPurpose: On this basis\, this study aims to explore the role of Geographic Information Syst ems (GIS) in facilitating participatory conservation efforts in heritage a reas\, Hence\, the theoretical foundation of this study will delve into th e utilization of GIS in both heritage conservation and public engagement. Subsequently\, the article will introduce a theoretical framework that hig hlights key principles crucial for GIS-based participatory conservation. T he following section of the study will focus on evaluating five case studi es from Iran\, the USA\, Finland\, Egypt\, and Spain based on these fundam ental principles. Eventually\, the insights gained from the case study eva luations will provide support for the theoretical considerations outlined in the study.\n\nMethodology: This study adopts a qualitative approach\, e mploying logical argumentation to analyze pertinent research content and i ntegrating both qualitative and quantitative data from previous studies. A fter a thorough examination of the theoretical framework\, the paper intro duces a conceptual model for a literature review\, delineating the fundame ntal principles that underscore the significance of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in participatory conservation efforts. Subsequently\, the p aper investigates five case studies that have utilized GIS in participator y planning processes\, spanning various contexts including developed and d eveloping countries. Specifically\, the case studies draw from previous re search on Participatory GIS (PPGIS) in Iran\, the USA\, Finland\, Egypt\, and Spain offering a comprehensive exploration of the applications and imp lications of GIS in participatory approaches. \n\nCase studies: The articl e seeks to explicate the effectiveness and potential of Geographic Informa tion Systems (GIS) in fostering inclusive and participatory approaches to heritage areas. In light of this\, the research evaluates five case studie s from Iran\, The USA\, Finland\, Egypt\, and Spain that have utilized GIS in participatory planning processes. The selection of the five case studi es for this research is grounded in the need to evaluate a diverse array o f contexts that encompass both developed and developing countries\, thereb y providing a comprehensive understanding of participatory conservation pr actices. By including various heritage areas—such as urban environments \, rural landscapes\, industrial landscape\, religious complexes\, and vil lages—this study captures the multifaceted nature of heritage conservati on across different settings. \n\nFinding: This study contributes to the g rowing body of literature on the intersection of GIS technology and partic ipatory conservation in heritage areas. The findings of this research demo nstrate that Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are essential for enhanc ing participatory conservation efforts in heritage areas by integrating he ritage values\, facilitating community engagement\, guiding effective cons ervation strategies\, and prioritizing conservation and development measur es through participatory mapping and spatial data analysis. In addition to that\, the insights gained from the theoretical framework\, case study ev aluations\, and key considerations provide a robust foundation for future research and practical applications of GIS in heritage conservation and ur ban planning. As heritage conservation continues to evolve in the digital age\, the role of GIS in facilitating participatory approaches remains par amount for fostering sustainable and inclusive conservation efforts worldw ide. LOCATION:MG1 00.04 Hörsaal URL:https://pretalx.com/spathum24/talk/DTHWEJ/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR