The Vulnerability of Cities

Cities face disproportionate catastrophic impacts when disasters strike, with vulnerability shaped by local capacity and governance structures. A study of Bridgetown (Barbados), Georgetown (Guyana), and Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) reveals that resilience depends on robust housing, disaster preparedness, infrastructure, and livelihoods, alongside strong partnerships between communities, NGOs, governments, and private sectors. These findings highlight best practices for urban disaster management, emphasizing the need for coordinated efforts to mitigate losses in rapidly urbanizing regions.

Pelling, M. (2012). The Vulnerability of Cities (, Ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781849773379