Risk & Vulnerability

Objective: explore the variations in risk and vulnerability to climate change.

Outcomes:

1. Define the following terms:

• risk
• vulnerability

2. Explore the vulnerability of two contrasting places (cities / countries), starting with the information on the map above.

From this initial information, build these two examples into detailed examples, making sure you include the following:

• location
• wealth
• social aspects / contrasts (age, gender , education)
• risk perception

ESSAY: Discuss, with reference to two contrasting examples, the factors affecting risk and vulnerability to climate change. /10

You will write a PLAN for the essay upon which you will receive feedback, should you submit it for this. Use this page to help.

• The essay will be written in exam conditions in class on Tuesday 4th February.
• You will be allowed your plan but no digital devices.
• You will have 70 minutes (whole class) to write the essay
• The mark bands can be found here.

PLENARY: show your opinion on the diamond...