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Reflections on reducing wildfire disaster risks

Source(s): United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) UNDRR Wildfire risk has been increasing over the past quarter century as temperatures rise, precipitation decreases (including snow droughts), heatwave seasons grow longer, competition for forest resources intensifies, and wildlands are degraded. Munich Re has estimated that over the period 2015-2024 the world incurred USD 136 billion in […]

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Six innovative projects strengthening Europe’s wildfire resilience

As wildfires grow in scale and intensity across Europe, innovative approaches are urgently needed to strengthen prevention, preparedness and response. Under the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM), six EU-funded projects are piloting new tools and methods – from data portals and early detection systems to tourism-sector toolkits and educational games. In a collaborative effort

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Vineyards as wildfire prevention

Wine production is deeply woven into Europe’s cultural identity and rural economy, but it is also emerging as an unexpected ally in wildfire prevention. When thoughtfully managed, vineyards can help reduce the spread of wildfires and protect Europe’s landscapes, communities and heritage. The EU is the world’s leading wine producer, accounting for over 60 percent of global

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