What is climate change and vulnerability?

What is climate change and vulnerability?

Vulnerability to climate change has been defined by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) as “the propensity or predisposition to be adversely affected” [1]. In considering the perspective of scenarios of climatic anomalies vulnerability may be regarded as a possibility of “future damage” [2].

Which definition best describes vulnerability to climate change?

Vulnerability (to climate change) was defined as “the degree to which a system is susceptible to, and unable to cope with, adverse effects of climate change, including climate variability and extremes” (p. 89).

What is IPCC stands for?

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the United Nations body for assessing the science related to climate change.

What is the impact of vulnerability?

The impact type of vulnerability describes the type of harm an attack could cause if the vulnerability were exploited. An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could assume greater privileges on a compromised system, allowing them to potentially destroy data or take control of computers for malicious purposes.

What are the three components of vulnerability?

The three components of vulnerability, according to the IPCC definition are:

  • exposure,
  • sensitivity,
  • adaptive capacity.

What is the difference between vulnerability and capacity?

Vulnerability is an outcome reflecting the underlying causes in relation to a threat, and the capacities of the individuals determine the level of vulnerability. Needs refer to the immediate requirements for survival and recovery.

What is IPCC and why it is created?

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was established in 1988 to provide policymakers with regular scientific assessments on the current state of knowledge about climate change.

What is the role and function of IPCC?

The IPCC was created to provide policymakers with regular scientific assessments on climate change, its implications and potential future risks, as well as to put forward adaptation and mitigation options. Through its assessments, the IPCC determines the state of knowledge on climate change.

Is the adaptive capacity of an asset included in vulnerability score?

The new modified formula for the vulnerability of the built environment. The adaptive capacity of an asset is evaluated separately and is not included in the vulnerability score. This does not mean that understanding the adaptive capacity of an asset is not important.

Why is it important to standardize coastal park assessments?

Standardizing the methodologies and data utilized in these assessments allows managers to compare the vulnerability of coastal park assets across local, regional, and national levels. The assessments are currently focused on assets at risk to coastal hazards and sea-level rise within coastal parks.

Is there vulnerability assessment protocol for inland parks?

The vulnerability assessment protocol is being piloted for inland parks, as the methods can be applied to additional natural hazards and climate stressors, as long as georeferenced hazard data exists or can be mapped.