Vulnerability

Vulnerability

The degree to which a system is susceptible to, or unable to cope with, adverse effects of climate change, including climate variability and extremes. Vulnerability is a function of the character, magnitude, and rate of climate variation to which a system is exposed; its sensitivity; and its adaptive capacity.

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Industry/Domain: Natural environment
Category: Climate change
Government Agency: U.S. EPA
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