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

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.