Overview
Climate vulnerability assessments are essential tools for understanding how communities and ecosystems are affected by climate change. They help identify risks and inform strategies for adaptation, ensuring that vulnerable populations can better cope with the impacts of climate change. By evaluating...
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Example: Coastal communities are often more vulnerable to sea-level rise.
Example: Building sea walls to protect against flooding.
Example: Evaluating flood risks in urban areas.
Example: A city's ability to recover from a hurricane.
Example: Using GIS to map flood-prone areas.
Example: Local residents, government agencies, and NGOs.
Related Topics
Climate Change Mitigation
Strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit global warming.
intermediateDisaster Risk Reduction
Approaches to minimize the impact of disasters on communities and ecosystems.
intermediateSustainable Development
Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising future generations.
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