An overview of proven Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment tools for forests and forest-dependent communities across the globe: a literature analysis

摘要: Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment (VA) tools for forest ecosystems and forest-dependent communities are important making decisions understanding the impact of climate change on both social natural systems. However, poorly coordinated, it difficult policymakers to carry out VAs properly. The aim this study was analyze VA literature worldwide find representative case studies in terms methods applied which have been successful performing forests communities. All analyzed had common characteristics such as significant funding, data availability technical capacity. An additional characteristic development an integrated approach that considered vulnerability by combining qualitative quantitative methods. Community members relevant stakeholders were significantly involved a participatory process concluded with identification adaptation measures. also revealed how need choose suitable undertake efficient assessment vulnerabilities. They consider several aspects subject matter, resources, time scale.