[ KISS_Moyiba Transect Walk 1 ] This was not just any type of walk, it was a transect walk which we did as part of our research project called 'Spatialising Climate Impacts on Health: A Focus on Vulnerable Settlements in Megacities of the Global South (also known as the KISS Project). As the title of the project suggests, this project seeks to explore the spatial impacts of climate change on health. The goal was to observe and record the social, cultural, political, and environmental dynamics within this community and to understand how they interact with climate change hazards and vulnerabilities. In other words, with the help of a community pointer, we followed predetermined routes to observe areas that are prone to climate hazards or have experienced disasters, infrastructures (e.g. roads) and services such as water points, public toilets, health centres, and schools, and some of the local adaptive strategies employed by community residents. This transect walk wasn’t just about gathering data but also about telling the stories of these communities, whose voices are often overlooked in broader climate discussions. Given this, we engaged in conversations with locals about their lived experiences as we walked along the predetermined routes. The intended outcome from this transect walk is to be able to use that data to feed into the development of ReMap Risk, an interactive online platform designed to map climate-related hazards and vulnerabilities, helping policymakers and the global community better understand and respond to these pressing issues. [ KISS_Moyiba Transect Walk 2 ] This transect walk is part of the Spatialising climate impacts on health (KISS) project.

Hiking/Backpacking

1) Engage local stakeholders early if you want to capture their lived experiences. In doing this, make sure they are also previewed to the objectives of the walk a day or two before the actual walk. 2) Select community pointers who not only understand the geography of their community but also have an understanding of the project's focus and intended outcomes. If selected early, they might also help in identifying potential stakeholders to interview during the walk. 3) Have an interview guide with themes to guide you when having informal conversations with local stakeholders. 4) Stay flexible and be ready for detours and spontaneous conversations,

climate change, climate hazards, social vulnerable groups, health impacts,,

Freetown, Western Area Urban, Sierra Leone

time : Apr 8, 2025 10:02 AM

duration : 3h 43m 56s

distance : 3.5 km

total_ascent : 146 m

highest_point : 268 m

avg_speed : N/A

user_id : Ibrahim.Sesay

user_firstname : Ibrahim Juldeh

user_lastname : Sesay

[ KISS_Moyiba Transect Walk 1 ] This was not just any type of walk, it was a transect walk which we did as part of our research project called 'Spatialising Climate Impacts on Health: A Focus on Vulnerable Settlements in Megacities of the Global South (also known as the KISS Project). As the title of the project suggests, this project seeks to explore the spatial impacts of climate change on health. The goal was to observe and record the social, cultural, political, and environmental dynamics within this community and to understand how they interact with climate change hazards and vulnerabilities. In other words, with the help of a community pointer, we followed predetermined routes to observe areas that are prone to climate hazards or have experienced disasters, infrastructures (e.g. roads) and services such as water points, public toilets, health centres, and schools, and some of the local adaptive strategies employed by community residents. This transect walk wasn’t just about gathering data but also about telling the stories of these communities, whose voices are often overlooked in broader climate discussions. Given this, we engaged in conversations with locals about their lived experiences as we walked along the predetermined routes. The intended outcome from this transect walk is to be able to use that data to feed into the development of ReMap Risk, an interactive online platform designed to map climate-related hazards and vulnerabilities, helping policymakers and the global community better understand and respond to these pressing issues. [ KISS_Moyiba Transect Walk 2 ] This transect walk is part of the Spatialising climate impacts on health (KISS) project.