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The reduction of the capacity of the environment to meet social and ecological objectives and needs. Degradation of the environment can alter the frequency and intensity of natural hazards and increase the vulnerability of communities. | The reduction of the capacity of the environment to meet social and ecological objectives and needs. Degradation of the environment can alter the frequency and intensity of natural hazards and increase the vulnerability of communities. | ||
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PreventionWeb (date unknown). Environmental degradation. | PreventionWeb (date unknown). Environmental degradation. | ||
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Available at: https://www.preventionweb.net/understanding-disaster-risk/risk-drivers/enviromental-degradation | Available at: https://www.preventionweb.net/understanding-disaster-risk/risk-drivers/enviromental-degradation | ||
'''See also''': [[Adaptation Pathways]], [[Tipping Point]] | '''See also''': [[Adaptation Pathways|<span style="color: var(--myriad-pink)">Adaptation Pathways</span>]], [[Tipping Point|<span style="color: var(--myriad-pink)">Tipping Point</span>]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:47, 23 January 2025
Definition
The reduction of the capacity of the environment to meet social and ecological objectives and needs. Degradation of the environment can alter the frequency and intensity of natural hazards and increase the vulnerability of communities.
Source
PreventionWeb (date unknown). Environmental degradation.
Available at: https://www.preventionweb.net/understanding-disaster-risk/risk-drivers/enviromental-degradation
See also: Adaptation Pathways, Tipping Point
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