Definition: Vulnerability derives from the Latin word vulnerare (to be hurt) and describes the potential to be hurt. Human vulnerability is the threat to which human beings are exposed. They may suffer physical harm, psychological harm, or both.II. Vulnerability - Human nature:1. Physical Vulnerability: Common usage of the word “vulnerability” refers to the capacity to be harmed. The scientific use of the term "vulnerability" has its roots in research on geography and natural hazards, but the term is now a central concept in various research contexts such as natural hazard and disaster management, ecology , public health, poverty, livelihood security, famine, climate impacts and adaptation. Although the human race is at the top of the food chain and is considered more powerful than other species, it is also vulnerable to the harmful effects of the environment, climate, society, etc. which lead to experiences of acute distress such as hunger, thirst, cold, fatigue, pain caused by illness, accident or attack, and sexual tension. For example, people are affected by many natural disasters every year. In the Dominican Republic, the number of deaths during the 2010 Haiti earthquake was estimated between 220,000 and 316,000 (according to the Haitian government). There are also many examples in other areas. In the field of food production, even if many advances have been made in the agricultural field, populations still risk suffering from hunger because of floods, droughts, etc. caused by climate change.2. Psychological vulnerability: Human beings are aware of what is happening to them. Throughout their lives, they must be aware of and experience all forms of feelings. For example, love needs can be frustrated by separation, separation, loss that is the result of human decision and middle of paper. ....g Your user cookie. [online] Retrieved from: http://www.jstor.org/discover/10.2307/3563995?uid=3739320&uid=2&uid=4&sid=21102820925817.2. Unknown. (2013). Untitled. [online] Retrieved from: http://www.pndc.com/learning-room/tips-vulnerability-as.3. DTDigital (2013). DT: Creative technology agency in Melbourne and Sydney. [online] Retrieved from: http://dtdigital.com.au/our-thinking/post/the-strength-in. 4. Heron, J. (2013). Chapter 5: Human vulnerability. [online] Retrieved from: http://www.co-cornucopia.org.uk/coco/articles/cathars/cathar5.htm.5. Weadapt.org (2011). Vulnerability Definitions | usADAPT 4.0. [online] Retrieved from: http://weadapt.org/knowledge-base/vulnerability/vulnerability-definitions. 6. Ted.com (2013). Brené Brown: The power of vulnerability | Video on TED.com. [online] Retrieved from: http://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability.html.