2025 Academic Symposium on Disaster Science and Governance: Investigating Taiwan's Societal Defense Resilience and Disaster Management.
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2025-10-09
2025 Academic Symposium on Disaster Science and Governance: Investigating Taiwan's Societal Defense Resilience and Disaster Management.
On September 11, 2025, Central Police University hosted the "2025 Academic Symposium on Disaster Science and Governance" at its Continuing Education and Training Center and Science Hall. The event brought together experts from various sectors—including industry, government, academia, and research institutions—both from Taiwan and abroad. They gathered to explore new perspectives on societal defense resilience and disaster governance in Taiwan.
The symposium began with opening remarks from CPU President Ming-Chao Huang, who highlighted that disaster science research is not merely an academic endeavor but also a crucial mission to ensure public safety. The keynote address was delivered by Deputy Minister of the Interior Shih-Yuan Ma, titled “Promoting and Challenging Societal Defense Resilience.” Following the keynote, he participated in a panel discussion with scholars and experts to share ideas on Taiwan's multi-layered approach to resilience, covering aspects from policy to practical implementation.
Dean Guan-Yuan Wu from the College of Police Science and Technology chaired the morning session, facilitating meaningful discussions between faculty and students on important topics related to disaster governance. In the afternoon, Professor Walter G. Peacock from Texas A&M University delivered a keynote speech titled “Planning for Community Resilience: A Wider Vision and Longer View for Housing Recovery.” His talk provided an international perspective on long-term strategies for community resilience and post-disaster housing recovery, inspiring attendees to reflect more deeply on these issues.
Participants included faculty and students from CPU’s Graduate School of Disaster Management, as well as professionals from fire services, border police, and various academic departments related to disaster management. The symposium aimed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance Taiwan’s disaster governance and societal defense resilience through knowledge sharing and the exchange of experiences.
On September 11, 2025, Central Police University hosted the "2025 Academic Symposium on Disaster Science and Governance" at its Continuing Education and Training Center and Science Hall. The event brought together experts from various sectors—including industry, government, academia, and research institutions—both from Taiwan and abroad. They gathered to explore new perspectives on societal defense resilience and disaster governance in Taiwan.
The symposium began with opening remarks from CPU President Ming-Chao Huang, who highlighted that disaster science research is not merely an academic endeavor but also a crucial mission to ensure public safety. The keynote address was delivered by Deputy Minister of the Interior Shih-Yuan Ma, titled “Promoting and Challenging Societal Defense Resilience.” Following the keynote, he participated in a panel discussion with scholars and experts to share ideas on Taiwan's multi-layered approach to resilience, covering aspects from policy to practical implementation.
Dean Guan-Yuan Wu from the College of Police Science and Technology chaired the morning session, facilitating meaningful discussions between faculty and students on important topics related to disaster governance. In the afternoon, Professor Walter G. Peacock from Texas A&M University delivered a keynote speech titled “Planning for Community Resilience: A Wider Vision and Longer View for Housing Recovery.” His talk provided an international perspective on long-term strategies for community resilience and post-disaster housing recovery, inspiring attendees to reflect more deeply on these issues.
Participants included faculty and students from CPU’s Graduate School of Disaster Management, as well as professionals from fire services, border police, and various academic departments related to disaster management. The symposium aimed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance Taiwan’s disaster governance and societal defense resilience through knowledge sharing and the exchange of experiences.
