TOPIO

Towards democratic landscape observation through geoinformatics and public participation

Methodology

The overall methodology of the TOPIO will become a road map for assessing Landscape quality in different areas across Europe.

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Project Objectives

Research and develop

Research and develop procedures for participatory action involving stakeholders in order to co-construct for landscape management and planning through means of citizen science, EO, Artificial Intelligence and Public participation GIS.

Promote knowledge

Promote knowledge and expertise exchange of all the partners to improve innovation and scientific excellence in the field of Landscape Ecology.

Address networking gaps

Address networking gaps and deficiencies between TOPIO partners and secure the sustainability of the overall methodology.

Project Case Studies

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Falasarna Greece

Typical coastal/rural landscapes in the Mediterranean

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Cairo Mount Massif Italy

Mountainous rural landscapes

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Charneca Landscape Observatory Portugal

Landscapes that are multi-temporaly monitored by local landscape observatories

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Campiñas y Sierra Sur de Sevilla Spain

Landscapes that phase the perspective to host renewable energy premises

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Akamas Peninsula Cyprus

Landscapes that are National Protection Parks

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Kõnnumaa Estonia

Landscapes that are located in Conservation areas

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Estuary of the river Scheldt Belgium

Peri-urban rural landscape

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Recent News

25 September, 2024

TOPIO autumn school

Save the Date for the First TOPIO Autumn School. Join us from October 21-24, 2024, at Sint-Baafshuis, Ghent, for an intensive program on Landscape Character Assessment. The event will feature expert-led lectures, fieldwork, and workshops focused on practical methodologies. Stay tuned for more updates!

18 May, 2024

Newlife4drylands conference

Principal researcher, Dr. Dimitris Alexakis, participated as an invited speaker at the final conference of the European program Newlife4drylands, which took place at the Botanical Garden of Rome from May 14-15, 2024.