Enhancing Resilient Cities under Extreme Disasters due to Climate Change: A Case Study of Yilan County, Taiwan

Extreme climate events driven by global warming have had severe impacts worldwide, particularly in high-risk disaster areas, posing significant challenges to local societies and environments. To address these challenges, this study utilizes climate change hazard scenario data combined with local disaster characteristics to assist local governments in developing disaster preparedness and resilience strategies, thereby strengthening the capacity of Yilan County, Taiwan, to respond to and adapt to climate change.

This research conducts a literature review and in-depth interviews to explore three main aspects: (1) Local Hazard Assessment: By inventorying the historical disasters in Yilan County, this study identifies hazard-prone areas and collects data on resilience-based disaster management and related response plans to provide comprehensive disaster preparedness documentation; (2) Integration of Disaster Intelligence: By combining central and local technological research and development, the study delves into the relationship between disaster intelligence and response measures, expanding disaster mitigation capabilities using Yilan County's disaster intelligence network and resilience assessment module to reduce disaster impacts; (3) Risk Application and Promotion: Based on climate change risk mapping and recommendations from an expert advisory committee, this research constructs operational methods for resilient cities, enhancing local disaster resilience through demonstration and promotional activities to minimize disaster impacts.

This study proposes short-term and medium-to-long-term adaptation strategies for high-risk areas in Yilan County, contributing to resilient city development and offering a reference for similar regions. It actively engages local stakeholders, including government officials, disaster management teams, and resilient community disaster prevention organizations, through interviews and workshops to co-create tailored disaster response strategies. This approach ensures the strategies are practical and aligned with regional policies.

Keywords: Extreme Disasters, Resilient Cities, Resilience-Based Disaster Management, Localized Adaptation, Disaster Intelligence

¹ Professor, Dept.of Urban Planning and Disaster Management, Ming Chuan University. 5 De Ming Rd., Gui Shan District, Taoyuan City 33348, Taiwan, ROC. Tel: +886-(0)3-3507001 ext.5048. E-mail: bigbear@mail.mcu.edu.tw
² Ph.D. student, Dept.of Urban Planning and Disaster Management, Ming Chuan University. 5 De Ming Rd., Gui Shan District, Taoyuan City 33348, Taiwan, ROC. Tel: +886-(0)988-321854. E-mail: ewa886@gmail.com