Practical tools
In FIDELIO, innovative tools have been crafted to help practitioners capture the socio-ecological outcomes of protected areas and assess social equity. These tools are designed to bridge the people-nature gap, empowering practitioners to make informed, socially equitable decisions. By embedding techniques from environmental humanities and social sciences, these tools enhance the planning and decision-making processes for protected areas.
SOCIAT toolLink opens in a new window
SOCIAT is a customized questionnaire designed to assess the social outcomes of a protected area for local communities. It evaluates the sociodemographic profile of the community, including place attachment, socio-environmental values, and demographics, as well as attitudes towards the governance system and levels of pro-environmental behavior. SOCIAT is available in multiple languages here.
Intrerview guide
A detailed interview guide has been developed allowing researchers and practitioners to capture people's relationship with the protected areas emphasizing cultural, historical, social and political elements. The interview guide is available hereincluding guidelines of use.
Mapping
A series of new methodologies were developed to map aspects of social spatial equity within protected areas. These techniques can be used alongside ecological maps, enabling practitioners to make informed decisions during planning processes for protected areas, thereby bridging the people-nature gap.