Vulnerability of Human Systems
q Many human systems are sensitive to climate change, and
some are vulnerable.
q Human systems that are sensitive to climate change
include mainly water resources; agriculture (especially
food security) and forestry; coastal zones and marine
systems (fisheries); human settlements, energy, and
industry; insurance and other financial services; and
human health.
q The vulnerability of these systems varies with geographic
location, time, and social, economic, and environmental
conditions.