Integrated DPSIR Concept Map

Examples can be hierarchically diagrammed within categories to draw an integrated DPSIR conceptual map.

The Integrated DPSIR glossary (pdf) and Integrated DPSIR Concept Map (jpeg, cmap) can serve as starting points for creating a problem-specific or system-specific DPSIR.

• Software programs, such as Microsoft Powerpoint, CMAPTools, or other drawing applications, are useful for creating concept maps or flow-chart diagrams.
• A specific DPSIR can either be created from scratch, drawing keywords and connections from either the glossary or the concept map.
• Alternatively, the Integrated DPSIR CMap may be downloaded and modified. Concepts can be removed, added, or altered to reflect the specific problem or system.
• It is anticipated that details of the specific issue of concern will need to be added, such as key species or interactions, human diseases, particular contaminants of concern, etc.