Development of a Social Vulnerability Index: Enhancing approaches to support climate justice DOI Creative Commons

Denise McCullagh,

Walther Cámaro-García,

Declan Dunne

et al.

MethodsX, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 103290 - 103290

Published: March 1, 2025

Climate change is causing increasing frequency and severity of various hazards such as flooding extreme temperatures. Vulnerability analysis that broadens the focus beyond exposure to invaluable in supporting just climate action. This study outlines modifications made social vulnerability environmental index developed by Fitton et al., [1] building upon previous work make hazard specific applicable across a range locations, with case studies Ireland, Italy, Northern Ireland Spain variety users. New indicators have been included current version Social Index (SVI) weighting methods proposed. method was using programming tools R GIS (Geographic Information Systems), both which are accessible easily adapted updated, support wider dissemination overall usability.•Step-by-step guidance on use SVI so can be replicated•A methodology options suit users different levels data availability•Tailored needs local authorities adaptation measures equitable.

Language: Английский

Development of a Social Vulnerability Index: Enhancing approaches to support climate justice  DOI

Denise McCullagh,

Walther Cámaro-García,

Declan Dunne

et al.

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Development of a Social Vulnerability Index: Enhancing approaches to support climate justice DOI Creative Commons

Denise McCullagh,

Walther Cámaro-García,

Declan Dunne

et al.

MethodsX, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 103290 - 103290

Published: March 1, 2025

Climate change is causing increasing frequency and severity of various hazards such as flooding extreme temperatures. Vulnerability analysis that broadens the focus beyond exposure to invaluable in supporting just climate action. This study outlines modifications made social vulnerability environmental index developed by Fitton et al., [1] building upon previous work make hazard specific applicable across a range locations, with case studies Ireland, Italy, Northern Ireland Spain variety users. New indicators have been included current version Social Index (SVI) weighting methods proposed. method was using programming tools R GIS (Geographic Information Systems), both which are accessible easily adapted updated, support wider dissemination overall usability.•Step-by-step guidance on use SVI so can be replicated•A methodology options suit users different levels data availability•Tailored needs local authorities adaptation measures equitable.

Language: Английский

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0