Mapeamento da vulnerabilidade: caso do município de Fortaleza, estado do Ceará

Abstract

Social vulnerability consists of the ability of individuals and social groups to respond positively to a given threat, as well as to take advantage of opportunities for improving their well-being. In other words, it refers to having control over the assets that constitute the resources required for the effective use of opportunities provided by the market, the State, and society. In this context, the objective of this study is to apply a methodology that enables the identification and mapping of areas with the highest social vulnerability in the municipality of Fortaleza, the capital of the State of Ceará. The identification and spatialization of these areas are essential for the formulation of public policies aimed at reducing vulnerability, providing individuals with the means to exercise control over the resources and assets that ensure their well-being, strengthening their capacity to respond to adverse events, and minimizing their exposure to risks.