INQUIMUS. Workshops. Integrating quantitative and qualitative assessment methodologies for multi-dimensional phenomena

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1 INQUIMUS Workshops Integrating quantitative and qualitative assessment methodologies for multi-dimensional phenomena

2 INQUIMUS Bolzano Italy Challenges in Q² methodologies to acquire and integrate data for the assessment of risk, vulnerability and resilience

3 INQUIMUS Workshops Integrating quantitative and qualitative assessment methodologies for multi-dimensional phenomena

4 Scope of INQUIMUS Workshops There is growing demand by policy- and action oriented users for operational and integrative assessments of complex, multi-dimensional phenomena such as vulnerability and resilience. In recent years quantitative and qualitative assessment methods, as part of targeted efforts to disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation, have been pushed towards operational levels. Whilst the scientific progress in terms of considering the development of theoretical frameworks and associated definitions is remarkable, further attention needs to be given to coherent assessment methods. Therefore we need a critical scientific discussion about assessment methodologies that evaluate and benchmark intervention options. Next to that, we need to discuss in detail how a spatial and temporal monitoring in the context of social-ecological systems and complex and multi-dimensional phenomena may or may not effectively supports decision making. Against this background, the Interfaculty Department of Geoinformatics - Z_GIS at the University of Salzburg, Austria and the research group Risk, Vulnerability and Climate Change of EURAC s (European Academy of Bozen/Bolzano) Institute for Applied Remote Sensing has initiated a series of INQUI- MUS workshops (lat. we say ) - Integrating quantitative and qualitative assessment methodologies for multi-dimensional phenomena. The purpose of these highly interactive workshops is to highlight common achievements and methodological challenges, which will enable us to identify insights and ways ahead. Additionally, these workshops will provide the possibility to exchange with practitioners who are active in this field and interested in the application and operationalization of assessments. The INQUIMUS series started 2014 with a workshop particularly focusing on the spatial aspects of assessments. The INQUIMUS 2015 workshop focuses on the Q² (quantiative and qualitative) methodologies for data acquisition and integration. (

5 Scope of the 2015 workshop The INQUIMUS workshop in 2015 tackles the issue of integrating data and information that one needs to consider when appraising risk, vulnerability and resilience. The event will bring together scientists and practitioners from various backgrounds representing quantitative and qualitative research and related methodologies. The thematic focus of the workshop is set on the variety of methodologies to collect and integrate data and information (for example models, statistics, in-situ measurements, remote sensing, network and pattern analyses, historical documents and maps, expert interviews, stakeholder questionnaires or participatory inquiries). We will tackle the different types of integration at different levels, starting with the combination of data (number crunching) at a very early stage of the assessment to an interdisciplinary integration of information and knowledge at the systemic level. Therefore, we have identified the following key questions for the 2015 workshop: How suitable and how relevant are the various available methods for holistic / systemic assessments? To what extent can we achieve through a combination / integration of these methods a full picture of all those aspects shaping risk, vulnerability or resilience? Against this background, the structure of the workshop in more detail is built around the following general perspective: What do we mean when we talk about quantitative and qualitative approaches? Do we have a common picture acquisition: What are the most suitable methods to acquire data for systemic assessments and what is their relevance for risk / vulnerability / resilience integration: How do we best combine and/or integrate data from different sources? What normalisation steps are necessary and how may these steps affect the quality of the results? Is it really necessary/ scientifically sound to combine data of different statistical level and from various sources? If this is not possible, what could be the solution to convey all the information necessary within an experience: What are best practices for integration/ in what sectors or fields has this combination validation: How can the results be validated and uncertainty be accounted for / communicated?

6 INQUIMUS Bolzano Italy Challenges in Q² methodologies to acquire and integrate data for the assessment of risk, vulnerability and resilience

7 Format & Workshop Method: Our workshops are shaped by the following characteristics: Being small and focussed, with a dedicated group of participants Reflecting on methods and not on theoretical concepts Being highly interactive, with only limited room for presentations and extensive time for discussions Background information: Selected State-Of-The-Art (SOTA talks) will provide a condensed overview of current knowledge and approaches and will serve as starting point for further discussions. Participants will discuss issues either in plenary or in groups with following plenary presentations. Key topics will be facilitated by guiding questions that we will try to status: what is the current situation where do we challenges: what are problems, barriers and gaps we future tasks: what are possible next steps in order to find solutions for the current problems? Poster session: The workshop includes a poster session in order to give all participants the opportunity to present work relevant for the workshop s topic. You can find more information about what to consider when you would like to present a poster under Call for abstracts & poster. Scientific Committee: Dr Stefan Schneiderbauer (EURAC, Bolzano Italy) Dr Marc Zebisch (EURAC, Bolzano Italy) Dr Stefan Kienberger (Z_GIS, Salzburg Austria) Prof Dr Alexander Fekete (CUAS, Cologne Germany) Dr John Forrester (SEI / York, UK)

8 Call for abstracts & posters Participation is mainly based on invitation. However, we would like to provide room for additional participants who have an interest and experience in the topic. If you would like to participate in this workshop please send an abstract (max 400 words), discussing the following issues: >> Context of application (e.g. vulnerability assessment to drought at the district level) >> Methods applied (quantiative, qualitative or both) within the work (e.g. combination of demographic statistcs with interview data) >> Achievements and challenges (e.g. mapping of vulnerability based on combined methods validated by an expert workshop) >> Insights gained (e.g. higher acceptance from stakeholderss when invovled in the assessment) We invite you to bring a poster demonstrating your experience in integrating quantitative and qualitative approaches. The posters will be displayed and shortly presented during the workshop. Posters should be in format A1/portrait. If you wish to bring a poster please let us know. Please submit your abstract until Sep 10, 2015: remote.sensing@eurac.edu Abstracts accepted will be informed by Sep 25, 2015.

9 INQUIMUS 2015 Agenda (27.) , EURAC / Bolzano / Bozen Italy Challenges in Q² methodologies to acquire and integrate data for the assessment of risk, vulnerability and resilience Tuesday, October 27, 2015 Informal get together every workshop participant is welcome to join in Wednesday, October 28, 2015 Welcome and Introduction What is quantitative, what is qualitative? (subjective vs. Objective) can we reach a common understanding? User perspective on assessments of complex phenomena (risk / vulnerability / resilience): when are results useful in the practice, what are typical pitfalls of delivered assessments? In which context there is a demand for qualitative, quantitative and / or integrative assessments? Data acquisition methodology of relevance for integrative assessment: which methods are in which contexts most suitable for systemic assessments? Social Dinner Thursday, October 29, 2015 Wrap up of Day 1 Best practices of integration / systemic approach Poster presentations lightening talks Uncertainty + validation: how can the results of integration be validated and uncertainty be accounted for and communicated appropriately? Summary of workshop results Way forward Closing of WS

10 TALVERA P.zza Gries Grieserplatz P.zza Mazzini Platz P.zza Vittoria Siegesplatz TALFER Piazza Walther Platz P.zza Stazione Bahnhofsplatz P.zza Matteotti Platz ISARCO How to get to Bolzano By rail One of the best ways to get to Bolzano is by train: the station is only a few minutes walking from the central Walther square. For information about connections to Germany, please visit the British railway website: After your arrival in Germany, the DB/ÖBB EuroCity trains will carry you conveniently and comfortably from Munich to Bolzano: these modern trains, operated in partnership by the German and Austrian railways, run along this line 5 times a day. The journey time is approximately 4 hours. There is no need to switch trains at the Brennero (Brenner) Pass and advance booking of trains is not necessary. Trilingual staff members will attend to your needs. Tickets may be booked online or bought at train ticket offices throughout Italy. By car Since May 2014 the access to the city centre of Bolzano Bozen is under video surveillance. Please follow the indication to the parking places and do not overstep the gates in order to avoid the sanction. For parking, please follow the electronic indications at the main entrances of the city. Coming from the south We suggest to take the motorway exit Bolzano Sud and to park your car at the Fair (1300 lots). From there you find public busses to the centre every 15 minutes or the train every 30 minutes. Coming from the north We suggest to take the motorway exit Bolzano Nord and to park at the parking Bolzano Centro, which is only a few minutes walking from the centre. By air South Tyrol s only airport is located in the southern outskirts of Bolzano/Bozen. Beyond South Tyrol the nearest international airports are in Innsbruck in the north and Verona in the south. The other airports Bergamo, Treviso, Venice and Munich are over 200 km away (or four hours by rail).

11 Date Tue, 27 Oct (6 pm) Optional informal get together Wed, 28 Oct (9 am) to Thu, 29. Oct (4 pm) 2015 Workshop Location European Academy Viale Druso 1 I Bolzano Contact Dr. Stefan Schneiderbauer Head of Group: Risk, Vulnerability & Climate Change Institute for Applied Remote Sensing Viale Druso 1 I Bolzano Tel Fax stefan.schneiderbauer@eurac.edu Web

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