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A Supply Chain Framework For Characterizing Indirect Vulnerability, Charlotte Kendra Z. Gotangco, Abigail Marie T. Favis, Ma. Aileen Leah G. Guzman, Marion Lara Tan, Carissa Quintana, Jairus Carmela C. Josol

Environmental Science Faculty Publications

Purpose

Climate vulnerability assessments are often operationalized by the analysis of indicators defined by the spatial boundaries of the community under study. These, however, sometimes fail to capture interdependency among communities for basic resources. This paper aims to propose a framework for characterizing vulnerability caused by interdependency by adapting a supply chain lens.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper proposes a definition for “indirect vulnerability” that recognizes the transboundary and teleconnected nature of vulnerability arising from resource networks among cities and communities. A conceptual framework using a supply chain approach is presented for climate hazards in particular. This approach is then demonstrated through …