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The lecture on building the Exposure Database in the Climate and Disaster Risk Assessment (CDRA) refers to the systematic process of identifying, collecting, and organizing information on people, assets, and systems that may be affected by climate-related hazards and disasters. This includes data on population, housing, critical facilities, infrastructure, livelihoods, and environmental resources, together with their location and key characteristics.
The exposure database provides the baseline for understanding what is at risk, enabling planners, and decision-makers to analyze potential impacts, prioritize vulnerable sectors and areas, and support evidence-based risk reduction, adaptation, and land use planning interventions.
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CDRA Step 3 Workshop
The Exposure Database is a core component of the Climate and Disaster Risk Assessment (CDRA). It identifies and documents the people, assets, infrastructure, services, and environmental resources that may be affected by climate-related and natural hazards. By systematically compiling exposure data, participants help establish a clear picture of what is at risk within the planning area, which is essential for accurate risk analysis and for developing effective climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction strategies.
This activity aims to ensure that exposure information is comprehensive, consistent, and aligned with local conditions and available data. The completed exposure database will serve as a key input for subsequent steps of the CDRA, including vulnerability assessment, risk estimation, and prioritization of interventions.
I. Population Exposure Database with CBMS
II. Population Exposure Database without CBMS
III. Urban Use Area
IV. Natural Resource Based and Production
V. Critical Point Facilities
VII. Lifeline Utilities
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