The CVI methodology was developed by researchers at James Cook University in Australia. The process involved identifying what is special about Edinburgh’s World Heritage Site, based on key insights from the Statement of Outstanding Universal Value. These economic, social and cultural connections with the local community were also assessed in terms of these values and the impact of climate change upon them.
 
The workshops determined that the OUV Vulnerability was Moderate (which means “some loss or alteration of some of the key WH values will occur, but not causing a significant reduction of OUV”). It also determined that the Community Vulnerability was Moderate, acknowledging the relatively high level of adaptive capacity within the community.
 
Using this methodology has been a real benefit to the AtlaS.WH project outputs, showing how it can be used in an urban setting, taking into account community representation and demonstrating a practical example of how to integrate sustainability principles into the management process through a combination of data analysis and qualitative research.

To read more: 

https://www.befs.org.uk/latest/climate-vulnerability-index-implementation-in-an-urban-setting/