Definition(s)
In the context of species the concept is also used for the risk of extinction. (Source: IUCN Red List)
Vulnerability is the degree to which a system is susceptible to, and unable to cope with, adverse effects of climate change. Vulnerability is a function of the character, magnitude, and rate of climate change and variation to which a system is exposed, its sensitivity, and its adaptive capacity. (Source: IPCC, 2007)
Hierarchy
Alternative labels:
vulnerability assessment
Concept URI: https://www.informea.org/en/taxonomy/term/10511
In other languages
French
vulnérabilité des écosystèmes
Russian
уязвимость
Spanish
vulnerabilidad de un ecosistema
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4 environmental goals and declarationsMultilateral environment agreements tagged with vulnerability
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Convention on Biological Diversity | 2 articles and paragraphs |
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Convention on Migratory Species | 1 decision1 document |
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United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change | 4 decisions |
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World Heritage Convention | 6 decisions |
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Ramsar Convention | 3 decisions |
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Governing Council | 1 decision |