Difference between revisions of "Vulnerability"
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There are many aspects of vulnerability, arising from various physical, social, economic, and environmental factors. Examples may include poor design and construction of buildings, inadequate protection of assets, lack of public information and awareness, limited official recognition of risks and preparedness measures, and disregard for wise environmental management. | There are many aspects of vulnerability, arising from various physical, social, economic, and environmental factors. Examples may include poor design and construction of buildings, inadequate protection of assets, lack of public information and awareness, limited official recognition of risks and preparedness measures, and disregard for wise environmental management. | ||
| − | Vulnerability varies significantly within a community and over time. This definition identifies vulnerability as a characteristic of the element of interest (community, system or asset) which is independent of its exposure. However, in common use the word is often used more broadly to include the element’s exposure. | + | Vulnerability varies significantly within a community and over time. This definition identifies vulnerability as a characteristic of the element of interest (community, system or asset) which is independent of its [[exposure]]. However, in common use the word is often used more broadly to include the element’s [[exposure]]. |
=== National Definitions === | === National Definitions === | ||
Revision as of 21:13, 18 May 2014
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Definitions
Official European Definition
Other International Definitions
UNISDR
The characteristics and circumstances of a community, system or asset that make it susceptible to the damaging effects of a hazard [1].
There are many aspects of vulnerability, arising from various physical, social, economic, and environmental factors. Examples may include poor design and construction of buildings, inadequate protection of assets, lack of public information and awareness, limited official recognition of risks and preparedness measures, and disregard for wise environmental management.
Vulnerability varies significantly within a community and over time. This definition identifies vulnerability as a characteristic of the element of interest (community, system or asset) which is independent of its exposure. However, in common use the word is often used more broadly to include the element’s exposure.
National Definitions
US Definition
A physical feature or operational attribute that renders an entity open to exploitation or susceptible to a given hazard [2].
Standard Definition
ISO/IEC 27000:2014
Weakness of an asset or control that can be exploited by one or more threats [3].
