Trait-based Vulnerability Assessment

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Description

Vulnerability assessment represents a function of both intrinsic and extrinsic factors and assessments often considering exposure, sensitivity and adaptability in combination (Pacifici et al., 2015). In fact, the vulnerability function will make the link between the Exposure score, the Sensitivity matrix and, eventually, the Adaptivity/Desirability matrix.

Notes

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)

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