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Municipality of the District of Lunenburg: A Case Study in Climate Change Adaptation
Municipality of the District of Lunenburg: A Case Study in Climate Change Adaptation-Part 2 Section 5: Social Vulnerability to Climate Change in the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
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Corporate Author(s)/Creator(s)
School of Planning, Dalhousie University
Author(s)/Creator(s)
Michaela Cochran
Patricia Manuel
Eric Rapaport
Date Issued
2012-05-01
Publisher
Atlantic Climate Adaptation Solutions Association (ACASA)
Description
The purpose of this study was to evaluate social vulnerability to climate change impacts in the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. The study assesses the prevalence of characteristics that contribute to the social vulnerability of individuals and households, using data aggregated at the Statistics Canada dissemination area level. It generates an index of social vulnerability that can also have for application in Nova Scotia, generally, and proceeds to map the index to visually represent the distribution of residential areas and populations in the District with high levels of social vulnerability. This assessment will allow the District of Lunenburg to identify areas most at need of assistance, particularly in focusing adaptation and emergency management planning on high-risk populations and areas. It will also serve as an example for other Nova Scotia municipalities.
Type of Document
case study
Language(s) of Resource
English
Keywords
social assets
vulnerability
climate change
Province
Nova Scotia
City/Town
Lunenburg
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Municipality of the District of Lunenburg: A Case Study in Climate Change Adaptation