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Figure 1-3. Resilience, Vulnerability, & Adaptive Capacity Diagram
from Resilience and Emergency Preparedness Assessment for Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities
by adriennevjnh
1.2.3. Understanding the linkages between Resilience, Vulnerability and Adaptive
Capacity
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Vulnerability, Resilience, and Adaptive Capacity are three related concepts to explain
how human and natural systems respond to risks and shocks. These concepts are used to
understand the responses to factors or the occurrence of shocks and crises. There is a need to
not only focus on the vulnerability of the systems to failure but also the ability to manage and
minimize the impact of any failures to be more resilient to changes (Seville, 2008).
Figure 1-3. Resilience, Vulnerability, & Adaptive Capacity Diagram
1. Vulnerability
Vulnerability reduction is a core element of resilience and disaster risk management. Individuals and communities are exposed
and vulnerable to several factors such as wealth, race, education, health status, etc. Lack of resilience and capacity to anticipate, cope
with, and adapt to changes are important factors of vulnerability.
a. Stresses
Stress in the environment can worsen vulnerabilities and cause relapses. Identifying internal and external stressors is essential
in the identification of vulnerability and resilience factors.
