GC Insights: Lessons from participatory water quality research in the upper Santa River basin, Peru

Rangecroft S.; Clason C.; Dextre R.M.; Richter I.; Kelly C.; Turin C.; Grados-Bueno C.V.; Fuentealba B.; Hernandez M.C.; Julca S.M.; Martin J.; Guy J.A. · Geoscience Communication (2024) · DOI: 10.5194/gc-7-145-2024

Resumen

Here we share four key lessons from an interdisciplinary project (Nuestro Rio) that gathered community perspectives on local water quality in the Santa River basin (Peru) utilising a digital technological approach where we collected data via a novel photo elicitation app, supported by a field work campaign. The lessons explored in this article provide insights into challenges and opportunities for researchers considering developing technological tools for encouraging participation and engagement in marginalised communities. © Copyright: 2024 Sally Rangecroft et al.