Co-operative planning for climate change disasters
Taiwan has long suffered from water and drought disasters. Under the influence of climate change, rainfall patterns have become increasingly uneven, leading to more severe impacts from floods and droughts, with natural disasters caused by extreme weather becoming more frequent in recent years. To respond to the increasing frequency and severity of disasters and climate change, National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) has collaborated with local and central governments as well as non-governmental organizations to develop various plans and measures. NCKU Disaster Prevention Research Center assists the Water Resources Agency in integrating existing disaster prevention and relief systems and their implementation results, proposing a national development strategy for adaptation technologies related to water and drought disasters.
Furthermore, the center is dedicated to enhancing society's resilience to various disasters, conducting risk assessments, and developing modern disaster warning systems to assist in post-disaster reconstruction and recovery efforts. The extreme events triggered by climate change, coupled with the increased flood exposure risks from urban development, have been shown to potentially raise "residual risks," leading to catastrophic consequences.
To address this, the Department of Hydraulic and Ocean Engineering at NCKU organized a workshop on "Residual Risks of Extreme Floods," inviting scholars and experts from both domestic and international backgrounds, as well as representatives from relevant departments, to explore "flood residual risks." This seminar aims to promote the integration of theory and practice, while examining the current challenges and opportunities in various aspects such as preparedness and response, risk communication, land use restrictions, building codes, and flood insurance before and after floods occur.
- NCKU Disaster Prevention Center - National Development Strategy for Flood and Drought Adaptation Technology
To respond to the increasing frequency and severity of disasters and climate change, NCKU has collaborated with local and central governments as well as non-governmental organizations to develop various plans and measures. NCKU Disaster Prevention Research Center assists the Water Resources Agency in integrating existing disaster prevention and relief systems and their implementation results, proposing a national development strategy for adaptation technologies related to water and drought disasters.
- National Cheng Kung University Hosts International Short Course on Disaster Risk Management to Promote Taiwan-Malaysia Disaster Cooperation
To promote regional disaster cooperation, NCKU hosted an International Short Course on Disaster Risk Management in 2024, inviting scholars, government officials, and industry representatives from Taiwan and Malaysia to share experiences and best practices in disaster management. The course covered risk assessment, response strategies, and post-disaster recovery planning, enhancing cross-border coordination capacity. This initiative not only strengthens talent cultivation but also underscores the importance of resilience and international collaboration.
- NCKU Disaster Research Center Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Kumamoto University’s Water Cycle and Disaster Education Research Center
The NCKU Disaster Prevention Research Center has also actively expanded international partnerships, signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Kumamoto University’s Water Cycle and Disaster Education Research Center in Japan to collaborate on water resource management, disaster education, and technical exchange. This cooperation integrates data analysis, simulation technologies, and educational programs, cultivating disaster management professionals with an international perspective and promoting cross-border regional disaster planning and implementation.
- Prime Minister Dlamini of the Kingdom of Eswatini Visits NCKU to Exchange Insights on Disaster Education and Risk Management Mechanisms.
On the international exchange front, Prime Minister Dlamini of the Kingdom of Eswatini visited NCKU to share insights on disaster education and risk management mechanisms, discussing how education and institutional frameworks can enhance societal capacity to respond to extreme climate events. Such exchanges strengthen policy and technical communication while fostering collaborative approaches to climate challenges and enhancing resilience across nations.
- NCKU Hosts the “International Workshop on Soil and Water Management and Resource Recycling” and the “International Conference on Sustainable Water Environments” , Aiming to Lead the Asia-Pacific Region in Sustainable Soil and Water Resource Utilization
In 2024, N
CKU hosted the “International Workshop on Soil and Water Management and Resource Recycling” and the “International Conference on Sustainable Water Environments,” attracting experts and young scholars from 13 countries across the Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the United States. These events focused on sustainable management of soil and water resources, pollution control, and circular reuse, aiming to enhance resilience to climate change and extreme climate disasters. Through international collaboration, participants shared practical experiences, exchanged theoretical and technical knowledge, and promoted knowledge sharing and innovative solutions, strengthening the Asia-Pacific region’s capacity for climate disaster prevention and sustainable resource management. Field visits and case studies further enabled participants to apply the knowledge and techniques to real-world scenarios, improving operational skills and strategic perspectives in soil and water management and resource recycling.
- NCKU Disaster Prevention Research Center
The Disaster Prevention 
Center of NCKU assisted in formulating the "National Development Strategy for Flood and Drought Adaptation Technology" and establishing the "Disaster Preservation Plan Information Service Network". Through cooperation with governments at all levels and the Water Resources Agency of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, in addition to developing an early warning system and an integrated disaster prevention information system at the county and city level, which provides real-time warning information and reference for emergency decision-making, it also establishes a service network to publicize the Potential Flooding Map and the Flood Protection Plan of all counties and cities in Taiwan starting from 2019, providing credible and reliable research and reference materials for official and private institutions.
