生物多样性
危险化学品和废物
土地和农业
海洋和淡水
气候、大气和陆地
环境治理
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)
层级
Narrower: Economic vulnerability
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vulnérabilité des écosystèmes
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vulnerabilidad de un ecosistema
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with Vulnerability
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Convention on Biological Diversity | 2 articles and paragraphs |
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World Heritage Convention | 9 decisions |
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The Convention on Wetlands | 1 decision |
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United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification | 1 decision |
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Governing Council | 1 decision |