Publication Details
Category Text Publication
Reference Category Book chapters
DOI 10.1007/978-3-642-39103-3_7
Title (Primary) Understanding hazard exposure for adaptation in a climate change context
Title (Secondary) Climate Adaptation Santiago
Author Welz, J.; Schwarz, A.; Krellenberg, K.
Publisher Krellenberg, K.; Hansjürgens, B.
Year 2014
Department SUSOZ; GWS
Page From 127
Page To 147
Language englisch
Keywords Hazard exposure; Distributional patterns; Adaptation measures
UFZ wide themes RU6
UFZ inventory Leipzig, Bibliothek, Hauptlesesaal, 00511452, 17-0083 DK: 551.583(83) Cli
Abstract The literature reveals that marginalized groups are more exposed to hazards at their place of residence than other groups. Given the patterns of profound social inequality in Santiago de Chile and ongoing processes of socio-spatial differentiation, it could be assumed that the residents most exposed to hazards associated with climate change belong to the lower socio-economic strata. The research analysis of city-dweller exposure to flood and heat hazard, using innovative distributional indices, provides empirical evidence that in the case of Santiago residents from all social strata are exposed in one way or another. The present study shows the overall hazard exposure for the Metropolitan Region of Santiago de Chile (MRS), highlights the population groups most exposed to hazards and depicts inequalities in residential patterns with respect to socio-economic status and physical housing conditions. Finally, adaptive measures customized to suit existing legal and institutional frameworks are proposed and discussed in the pursuit of hazard exposure reduction
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Welz, J., Schwarz, A., Krellenberg, K. (2014):
Understanding hazard exposure for adaptation in a climate change context
In: Krellenberg, K., Hansjürgens, B. (eds.)
Climate Adaptation Santiago
Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg, p. 127 - 147 10.1007/978-3-642-39103-3_7