Current approaches to measuring vulnerability often lack any systematic, transparent and
understandable development procedures. In order to support a coherent and logical …

This paper outlines selected approaches to measuring risk and vulnerability to hazards of
natural origin using indicators and indices. It discusses their applicability, usefulness and …

Negative consequences of natural hazards are the result of both the frequency and intensity
of the hazard and the vulnerability of the society or element at risk exposed. Therefore …

This chapter stresses the need for a paradigm shift from quantification and analysis of the
hazard to the identification, assessment and ranking of vulnerabilities. It underlines the …

The last few decades have demonstrated an increased concern for the occurrence of natural
disasters and their consequences for leaders and organizations around the world. The …

Vulnerability studies have evolved significantly in recent decades. Although not overly
theoretical compared with some other fields of science, some important conceptual progress …

Literature on natural risks typically examines either biophysical process characteristics or
human pre‐or post‐disaster activities. This paper takes a somewhat different track; first, it …

This publication covers the main findings and discussions from the second UNU-EHS Expert
Working Group (EWG II) meeting on Measuring Vulnerability. It provides an overview of …

Due to persistent and serious threats from natural disasters around the globe, many have
turned to resilience and vulnerability research to guide disaster preparation, recovery, and …

In recent years, numerous approaches to measure social vulnerability at the global scale
have emerged. However, little is known about the accuracy and validity of these social …