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Reframing Science Diplomacy: Building a Regional Academic Network for Disaster-Prepared Research Collaboration and Emotional Recovery

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters pose growing challenges for research institutions, particularly chemistry laboratories that handle hazardous materials. This study proposes a comprehensive framework for “Reframing Resilience” by integrating psychological, infrastructural, and institutional strategies to support disaster-prepared research communities. Drawing from case studies including the 2024 Hualien earthquake and global examples, the study emphasizes three key dimensions: (1) fostering psychological resilience through trauma-informed recovery planning and community-based support; (2) enabling academic resource reconstruction through interuniversity collaboration, digital defense, and emergency governance; and (3) advancing sustainability in disaster risk reduction via University Social Responsibility, education for resilience, and science diplomacy. By bridging disaster recovery with long-term systemic resilience, this model advocates for inclusive decision-making and cross-sector collaboration to ensure a safer, more adaptable research environment. This work offers timely insights and practical pathways for transforming adversity into sustained institutional and community resilience in the chemical sciences.

Source: ACS Chemical Health & Safety

DOI: 10.1021/acs.chas.5c00140

Authors: Fun Man Fung, Jamie Z. Y. Khoo, Yi-Hsin Liu

Institutions: University College Dublin, National University of Singapore, National Taiwan Normal University

Language: English

Topic: Disaster Management and Resilience

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,500

Funders: University College Dublin, National Taiwan Normal University