Development and evaluation of social indicators of vulnerability and resiliency for fishing communities in the Gulf of Mexico

Social vulnerability indicators as a sustainable planning tool

“…This paradox calls into question both vulnerability assessments and their local application. Various methods for assessing vulnerability exist, and they differ in their definitions of vulnerability, conceptual frameworks, indicators, data and policy implications (Adger, 2006;European Commission, 2011;Jacob et al, 2013;Menoni et al, 2012). While no consensus exists concerning the advantages of particular approaches, each evaluation is accurate given its specified assumptions and context (Khan, 2012).…”

An overdue alignment of risk and resilience? A conceptual contribution to community resilience

“…Outcome indicators reflect five priority areas of the HFA.IIndonesiaMenoni et alDThe ENSURE resilience matrix composed of infrastructure (critical infrastructure repairing capacities) and social system (population, labour and social conditions) evaluations.I, SItalyThompson, Sempier, and SwannDCommunity resilience measurement based on (i) critical infrastructure, (ii) transportation, (iii) community plans and agreements, (iv) mitigation measures, (v) business plans, and (vi) social systems.IN/AUy and ShawC, DEcosystem resilience measurement vis‐à‐vis climate disasters across the (i) ecological, (ii) physical, (iii) economic, (iv) social, and (v) institutional dimensions, with 25 parameters and 125 measures.IPhilippinesCohen et alDThe conjoint community resiliency assessment measure (CCRAM) gauges aspects of community resilience including: (i) leadership, (ii) collective efficacy, (iii) preparedness, (vi) place attachment, (v) social trust, and (vi) social relationship. Also elaborated on in Leykin et al ().IIsraelJacob et alDSocial indicators of vulnerability and resilience of fishing communities across the domains of (i) social, (ii) economic, (iii) ecosystem/natural environment, and (iv) social disruption.SUSMijatović et alCClimate change resilience indicators for agricultural landscapes composed of nine indicators measuring aspects such as species diversity, sustainable resource use, degree of local autonomy, and innovation in management.IN/ARose and KrausmannDA short‐run economic resilience index based on 10 demand‐side and 9 supply‐side resilience strategies to be measured across the micro‐, meso‐, and macro‐economic scales.SN/AUscher‐Pines, Chandra, and AcostaDMeasurement of community resilience and preparedness focused on the three dimensions of i) self‐efficacy, ii) partnership, and iii) social connectedness. It identifies the best indicators based on validity, reliability, utility, maturity, and feasibility.SN/AWard and PaulusDThe Spatial Recovery Index (SRI) as a proxy for community resilience, measuring aspects such as recovery of buildings and critical infrastructure as well as physical exposure and vulnerability of location.SAustriaAy...…”

“…While diverse interpretations are presented, some common threads may be identified, in particular the community's capacity to self‐organise, act, and learn from experience is emphasised, and the literature generally supports the notion that more than financial and physical assets are needed to make community resilience work. These common threads run through many independent indicator frameworks identified in the study's initial search (Osman‐Elasha et al, ; Arcidiacono, Cimellaro, and Reinhorn, ; Prashar, Shaw, and Takeuchi, ; Prashar and Shaw, ; Uy, Takeuchi, and Shaw, ; Jacob et al, ; Engle et al, ; Joerin et al, ; Joerin, Rajib, and Krishnamurthy, ; Sharifi and Yamagata, ).…”

Meeting National Standard 8: Ground-truthing Social Indicators of Fishing in South Atlantic Coastal Communities

“…ground fi eld research to determine how accurately the publicly available source data compares in terms of developing social indicators that estimate six community features: 1) dependence on and engagement with commercial fi shing, 2) dependence on and engagement with recreational fi shing, 3) sustainability, 4) vulnerability, 5) resilience, and 6) gentrifi cation. Specifi cally, we draw primarily on Jepson and Colburn (2013) and secondarily on Jacob et al (2013;Jacob et al 3 ) for estimates from remote data sources.…”