National Framework for Community Disaster Resilience
- GCM Objective 2 - Minimize adverse drivers
ORIGINAL-
Urban poor or migrants often settle in underserved communities which are hazard prone due to lack of affordable housing.
In general terms, women, children, the elderly, people with disabilities, migrants, and marginalized groups are likely to be more vulnerable and exposed to natural hazards because of their socioeconomic conditions.
there is a lack of livelihood opportunities especially for the migrant population.
those already in need of social protection are vulnerable to natural hazards because these .. increase migration (e.g., as a result of drought), which affects income.
recent migration or higher degrees of mobility than in rural areas.