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Emerging conflict in collaborative mapping: towards a deeper understanding?

L J Carton, W A H Thissen

Journal of Environmental Management

|July 16, 2008

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Maps in spatial planning can either aid or hinder collaborative policymaking. Understanding actor frames, or perspectives on map function, explains why maps sometimes deepen conflicts or are ignored in decision-making processes.

Area of Science:

Spatial planning and environmental management
Policy sciences
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and cartography

Background:

Maps are crucial tools in spatial planning and environmental management but can lead to conflicts or be disregarded.
This study investigates the reasons behind these varying outcomes in collaborative policymaking, focusing on Dutch case studies.

Discussion:

The concept of 'frames' and 'framing' is utilized to analyze map functions within deliberative policymaking.
Discourse analysis of multi-actor processes and map-related discussions reveals diverse actor perspectives on map usage.
Three distinct frames regarding the function of maps in decision-making processes are conceptualized.

Key Insights:

Analysis of map content and actor interactions highlights the difference between frames 'in' map images and perspectives 'on' map use.

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The identified frames adequately explain observed conflicts in collaborative map-making and decision-making scenarios.

A specific map-making example illustrates the cross-frame debates encountered.

Outlook:

Recommendations are provided for the mapping profession to improve the collaborative use of maps.
Further research could explore the application of these frames in different geographical and policy contexts.
Understanding framing is essential for mitigating map-induced conflicts in environmental management.