5th ISA Forum of Sociology (6-11 July 2025)

For decades, disaster science research has emphasized the importance of community involvement during the recovery stages following disaster and crisis events. This is encapsulated in the phrase "all disasters are local." Communities not only come together in the immediate aftermath but also require buy-in from community stakeholders and a focus on including marginalized communities for recovery strategies to succeed. This panel will focus on research that highlights the connection between community involvement, investment, and leadership throughout the recovery stages. We aim to bridge various research and theoretical perspectives utilized across different disciplines of disaster science research.