Climate Change and Water Disasters in Taiwan
Taiwan has long faced water and drought-related disasters. Climate change has made rainfall increasingly uneven, intensifying floods and droughts, with extreme weather events becoming more frequent in recent years. To address these challenges, National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) collaborates with local and central governments, as well as NGOs, to develop response plans and adaptation measures. The NCKU Disaster Prevention Research Center supports the Water Resources Agency by integrating existing disaster prevention and relief systems, assessing implementation outcomes, and proposing national strategies for water and drought adaptation technologies.
Enhancing Disaster Resilience
The center also focuses on strengthening societal resilience to diverse disasters, conducting risk assessments, and developing modern early-warning systems. Climate change–driven extreme events, combined with increased urban flood exposure, can raise “residual risks,” potentially leading to catastrophic outcomes if unaddressed.
Research and Workshops on Residual Flood Risks
To tackle this issue, NCKU’s Department of Hydraulic and Ocean Engineering organized a workshop on “Residual Risks of Extreme Floods.” The event gathered domestic and international scholars, experts, and government representatives to examine flood residual risks, integrating theory with practical considerations. Discussions focused on preparedness and response, risk communication, land use planning, building codes, and flood insurance before and after extreme flood events.
Bridging Knowledge and Policy
Through these initiatives, NCKU contributes to reducing vulnerability, improving disaster preparedness, and advancing science-based strategies for water and drought management, helping society better adapt to the increasing severity and frequency of climate-related disasters.
Taiwan has long faced water and drought-related disasters. Climate change has made rainfall increasingly uneven, intensifying floods and droughts, with extreme weather events becoming more frequent in recent years. To address these challenges, National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) collaborates with local and central governments, as well as NGOs, to develop response plans and adaptation measures. The NCKU Disaster Prevention Research Center supports the Water Resources Agency by integrating existing disaster prevention and relief systems, assessing implementation outcomes, and proposing national strategies for water and drought adaptation technologies.
Enhancing Disaster Resilience
The center also focuses on strengthening societal resilience to diverse disasters, conducting risk assessments, and developing modern early-warning systems. Climate change–driven extreme events, combined with increased urban flood exposure, can raise “residual risks,” potentially leading to catastrophic outcomes if unaddressed.
Research and Workshops on Residual Flood Risks
To tackle this issue, NCKU’s Department of Hydraulic and Ocean Engineering organized a workshop on “Residual Risks of Extreme Floods.” The event gathered domestic and international scholars, experts, and government representatives to examine flood residual risks, integrating theory with practical considerations. Discussions focused on preparedness and response, risk communication, land use planning, building codes, and flood insurance before and after extreme flood events.
Bridging Knowledge and Policy
Through these initiatives, NCKU contributes to reducing vulnerability, improving disaster preparedness, and advancing science-based strategies for water and drought management, helping society better adapt to the increasing severity and frequency of climate-related disasters.
