With two case study areas, a Community of Wildfire Innovation numbering in the hundreds and five national partners committed to the testing and implementation of several Innovation Actions, some might … Read more
Guided by Xunta De Galicia and its Forest Fire Prevention and Defence Service, the Galician FIRE-RES Living Lab (LL) confirms itself as a powerhouse of innovation, rooted in the vision … Read more
The journey towards building resilience against Extreme Wildfire Events took a significant stride forward with the beginning of the Open Innovation Challenge (OIC) Acceleration Programme. Following more than 80 applications … Read more
Close to the Lousã area within the FIRE-RES Portuguese Living Lab, the Municipality of Santa Comba Dão is tragically famous for being severely affected by the extreme wildfires that ravaged … Read more
As global temperatures surge, the summer wildfire season has witnessed a staggering increase in both the frequency and intensity of wildfires, covering regions that are not typically prone to fire. … Read more
Greece responded to the Evros wildfires by addressing climate change and illegal migration as primary causes. However, analyses revealed deficiencies in disaster prevention, while FIRE-RES experts point out the need … Read more
The revival of controlled fires is emerging as a preventive measure against catastrophic wildfires in Europe, particularly in regions prone to desertification. The COMPAS program in Spain, involving researchers and … Read more
The team of the National Observatory of Athens (NOA), represented by Dr. Maria Hatzaki, participated in AGU23 annual meeting held in San Francisco-California between 11 and 15 December 2023. Courtesy … Read more
New network launched at a reception attended by His Majesty King Charles III, ahead of COP28 in Dubai, UAE. The new initiative led by the Circular Bioeconomy Alliance and the … Read more
In the framework of one of the Innovation Actions, recent demonstrations in Catalonia showcased compact, cost-effective machinery. These innovative tools promise sustainable and efficient forest management, a pivotal step toward fire … Read more