The chapter "Measuring Vulnerability to Natural Hazards: Towards Disaster Resilient Societies" discusses the importance of understanding and measuring vulnerability to natural disasters. It highlights the need for clear goals and methods to evaluate progress in disaster resilience, especially in the context of climate change and extreme events. The book combines practical examples from various regions with theoretical frameworks to help societies plan for and recover from catastrophic disasters. It emphasizes the ongoing vulnerability of many communities to natural hazards and the impact of climate-related changes, such as rising sea levels, which can exacerbate risks. The book is essential for those interested in improving risk reduction and adaptation strategies to extreme events and gradual climate changes.The chapter "Measuring Vulnerability to Natural Hazards: Towards Disaster Resilient Societies" discusses the importance of understanding and measuring vulnerability to natural disasters. It highlights the need for clear goals and methods to evaluate progress in disaster resilience, especially in the context of climate change and extreme events. The book combines practical examples from various regions with theoretical frameworks to help societies plan for and recover from catastrophic disasters. It emphasizes the ongoing vulnerability of many communities to natural hazards and the impact of climate-related changes, such as rising sea levels, which can exacerbate risks. The book is essential for those interested in improving risk reduction and adaptation strategies to extreme events and gradual climate changes.