Sensitivity and vulnerability

Document Type : Environmental Terminology

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1 Master's student in Environmental Science, Department of Natural Environment, Faculty of Natural Resources, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran

2 Academic member at the University of Tehran

Abstract

Having a deep understanding of the concepts of "sensitivity" and "vulnerability" as key components in the analysis of natural and human systems plays an important role in environmental studies and the assessment of ecological resilience. These two concepts are sometimes used interchangeably, but from a conceptual, practical, and analytical perspective, they have fundamental differences. In this article, using various definitions and viewpoints, these two concepts are compared in order to clarify their conceptual boundaries and enable more precise application of them.

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Zist Sepehr Student Magazine
Volume 18, Issue 1
May 2025
Pages 106-114

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