Abstract:
“Vulnerability is the degree to which a system is susceptible to, or unable to cope with, adverse effects of climate change, including climate variability and extremes.” (IPCC 2007)
- Vulnerability is defined by three (3) distinct factors; 1. Exposure, 2. Sensitivity and 3. Adaptive Capacity
- High vulnerability – high exposure + high sensitivity + low adaptive capacity
- Less vulnerable – low exposure + low sensitivity + high adaptive capacity