Katastroofitaluvuse

Katastroofitaluvuse is a concept in resilience and disaster studies describing the capacity of a person, community, or system to endure a catastrophic event and preserve core functions and identity. The term combines roots meaning catastrophe and tolerance, and is used to discuss how shocks are absorbed and how recovery begins.

It encompasses psychological, social, economic, infrastructural, and institutional dimensions, including mental health support, social cohesion, diversified economies, redundant infrastructure, and adaptable governance. Indicators include time to restore critical services, the extent of functional loss, recovery speed, and the ability to adapt to new conditions without cascading failures.

In practice, the concept informs risk assessment, urban planning, disaster risk reduction, climate adaptation, and organizational continuity. It emphasizes not only returning to the previous state but sustaining essential functions and social cohesion under stress.

Critics argue that the term can be vague and difficult to measure; it may normalize exposure to risk or mask inequities in who bears the brunt of catastrophes. Proponents view katastroofitaluvuse as a useful complement to resilience and risk management, highlighting tolerance thresholds and adaptive capacity.