The rising of city-regional therapeutic resilience mechanisms in river basins impacted by climate change and their compounding disasters: A case study of the Wuxi river basin in central Taiwan

>This study focuses on the compound disaster phenomena affecting city-regional industrial development in the Wuxi River Basin under the impact of extreme climate events. It examines the formation and characteristics of “therapeutic resilience” mechanisms, including the cascading effects of different disaster types and the adaptation strategies of local governments. Issues such as the socio-economic vulnerabilities of local governments and communities in disaster-stricken areas—faced with conflicts over land use due to landslides, typhoons, floods, earthquakes, and water resource management—are key topics of interest.  The research framework and method are grounded in the concept of “social capital,” with a focus on observing community network relationships. The study aims to construct a discourse framework for “therapeutic resilience” by conducting in-depth interviews and field investigations with stakeholders in affected industries and settlements. For instance, the geological fragility in the upper reaches of the Wu River Basin increases risks of landslides and debris flows, while urbanization and industrial development in the midstream and downstream areas lead to heightened risks of flooding and water pollution.  The study also addresses regional disaster prevention strategies and community resilience initiatives across different towns in the basin. The research contributes to understanding the impacts of climate change by interpreting the relationships between various disaster types, regional “land use planning,” and industrial development. It clarifies the mechanisms of environmental hazards and land use changes within urban and regional areas, emphasizing the critical role of “therapeutic resilience” in post-disaster recovery.