Sensitivity#
Description#
Definition (from D3.3): The degree to which a species is influenced by one or more aspects of climate (Dawson et al., 2011) or anthropogenic stressors. The sensitivity is directly related to the species’ inner traits.
Example of criteria use: definition of fragile and sensitive habitats and/or species of concern for conservation, at risk of extinction or sensitive to climate and non-climatic pressures (i.e. in Vulnerability assessments)
WARNING: Sensitivity is the main criteria to be taken into account in Vulnerability analysis and so could be found interchangeably with the term “Vulnerable” in the litterature. Be carefull in terms use.
Key Words: Sensitivity, Risk Assessment, Vulnerability, Climate Change, Anthropogenic stressors, Traits
Cambra et al (2024). Guidance for including climate change scenarios in protection and prioritization strategies for Marine Protected Areas development. Deliverable D3.3, under the WP3 of MSP4BIO project (GA n° 101060707)