Climate Vulnerability
CLIMATE PROJECT/ LESSON 2.3ACTIVITY CLIMATE VULNERABILITY1Unless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “Climate Vulnerability”, OER Project, https://www.oerproject.com/PurposeEvaluate how climate vulnerability varies based on a variety of factors, including location and occupation.Key InformationClimate vulnerabilityrefers to the degree to which someone is at risk of harm from the impacts of climate change.ProcessRead the profiles below. Although these individuals are fictional, their profiles are based on the realities of the areas in which they live.Diana Location:The PhilippinesOccupation:FisherRising sea levels and more-frequent typhoons threaten Diana’s home and livelihood. Changing ocean temperatures and overfishing have reduced fish stocks, making it harder for her to catch enough to support her family. Diana has limited financial resources and there’s little government support available, which makes it difficult to relocate or find alternative income.JohanLocation:DenmarkOccupation:FarmerJohan’s crops are impacted by unpredictable weather patterns—he’s recently experienced both severe drought and flooding. Although Denmark has strong government support for farmers, he still faces increasing costs to adapt his farming practices and equipment to shifting weather patterns. He’s considering leaving his family farm and relocating to the nearby city if conditions worsen.AminaLocation:NigeriaOccupation:Marketing professionalAmina works in a busy urban office building with strong infrastructure and access to air conditioning. She lives nearby in a newly constructed apartment building. However, power outages and heat waves are becoming more common, and the cost of energy and food is rising.
CLIMATE PROJECT / LESSON 2.3ACTIVITY CLIMATE VULNERABILITY21.On a scale of one to five (one being very low risk, five being very high risk,) evaluate the level of risk each of the individuals above faces for the following indirect impacts.DianaJohanAminaLow RiskHigh RiskLow RiskHigh RiskLow RiskHigh RiskMalnutrition1 2 3 4 51 2 3 4 51 2 3 4 5Economic losses1 2 3 4 51 2 3 4 51 2 3 4 5Damage to homes1 2 3 4 51 2 3 4 51 2 3 4 5Mental health impacts1 2 3 4 51 2 3 4 51 2 3 4 5Water quality issues1 2 3 4 51 2 3 4 51 2 3 4 52.Overall, how would you rate the climate vulnerability of each of the individuals?Explain your answer:DianaLow risk Moderate risk High riskJohanLow risk Moderate risk High riskAminaLow risk Moderate risk High risk