Vulnerable Peoples and Places (original) (raw)

The paper discusses the vulnerabilities faced by certain populations and geographic areas due to changes in ecosystems and ecosystem services, exacerbated by various environmental, health, and socioeconomic stressors. It examines the global patterns of vulnerability influenced by multiple drivers at different scales, highlighting the increased risks from natural hazards, desertification, and food insecurity. The research emphasizes the need for improved methodologies to assess vulnerability comprehensively, as current knowledge remains fragmented yet is evolving towards a better understanding of environmental sustainability and the interactions between ecosystem services and human well-being.