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SUMMARY:Workshop "Innovating wildfire risk management and adaptive planning"
DESCRIPTION:Date: November 11\, 2025 – 11:00 AM (UTC)\nRegistration: Register here\nIn-person participation: Sala de atos\, Instituto Superior de Agronomia\nOnline participation: Join via Zoom | Meeting ID: 919 0208 1092\, Password: 778976 \nJoin us for a workshop presenting the latest FIRE-RES innovations in wildfire risk management and adaptive planning\, developed jointly by the team led by Prof. Andrés Weintraub at the Instituto Sistemas Complejos de Ingeniería (Chile) and the CEF – Forest Research Centre of the Instituto Superior de Agronomia (Portugal). \nThe session will highlight cutting-edge approaches and tools designed to support resilient landscapes and safer communities. Live participation is encouraged to promote knowledge exchange\, collaboration\, and networking among practitioners\, researchers\, and decision-makers. \nAgenda \n11:00 – Welcome Session\nAntónio Brito\, President of ISA-ULisboa \n11:15 – The FIRE-RES Adaptive Territorial Management Innovation Actions and the International Wildfire Risk Management Strategy for the EU\nJosé Borges\, ISA-ULisboa \n11:30 – New Preventive Management Tools for Wildfires\nAndrés Weintraub and Felipe La Barra\, ISCI – Universidad de Chile \n12:00 – The Use of Cell2Fire to Innovate Landscape and Fire Management in Vale do Sousa\nSusete Marques\, ISA-ULisboa \n12:15 – The Role of Fire Simulation within Landscape-Level Management Planning: The Worldwide Experience\nSérgio Fernández\, ISA-ULisboa \n12:30 – Round Table for Questions and Discussion\nAll participants \nSpeaker Biographies \nProf. Andrés Weintraub\nCivil Electrical Engineer\, University of Chile; PhD in Operations Research\, University of California\, Berkeley.\nProfessor at the Department of Industrial Engineering\, University of Chile\, with over 40 years of academic experience. His research focuses on natural resource management\, particularly forest management and logistics. A long-time consultant for the US Forest Service and the Chilean forest industry\, his work has produced award-winning management tools recognized with the prestigious Edelman Award from INFORMS. In recent years\, his research has centered on forest fire modeling and management\, supported by major grants in Chile and Europe. \nFelipe La Barra\nAgricultural Engineer specializing in environmental management with a Master’s in Natural Resources. Expert in remote sensing\, GIS\, and AI applications for forestry\, wildfires\, drought\, and climate change. He leads the data section at Fire2A and coordinates applied research projects focused on innovative wildfire solutions. \nProf. José Borges\nPhD in Forest Sciences (University of Minnesota\, USA). Associate Professor at ISA – ULisboa and Coordinator of IUFRO Unit 4.04.04 Landscape Management Planning for Multiple Ecosystem Services and the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master MEDFOR. Coordinator of the Adaptive Territorial Management work package in the FIRE-RES project and co-author of the Integrated Wildfire Risk Management Strategy for the EU. Author of over 120 peer-reviewed publications in forest and natural resources management. \nDr. Susete Marques\nPhD in Forest Engineering (University of Lisbon). Assistant Researcher at the Forest Research Centre (CEF)\, ISA – ULisboa\, and Coordinator of IUFRO Unit 3.04.01 Operations Systems Analysis and Modeling. Her work focuses on fire risk modeling\, forest management planning\, and multi-criteria optimization. She coordinates Task 2.3 Designing Resistant and Resilient Forested Landscapes within FIRE-RES and has co-authored over 39 international publications and 6 book chapters. \nSérgio Fernández\nHolds a Master’s in Forest Sciences and Natural Resource Management (Universities of Padua and Lisbon) and is pursuing a PhD in Sustainable Land Use at ISA – ULisboa. His research explores participatory multi-criteria analysis and the integration of fire simulators into landscape management planning.
URL:https://fire-res.eu/event/workshop-innovating-wildfire-risk-management-and-adaptive-planning/
LOCATION:Instituto Superior de Agronomia\, Tapada da Ajuda\, Lisbon\, 1349-017\, Portugal
CATEGORIES:FIRE-RES,Organised by FIRE-RES
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SUMMARY:Toward a wildfire-resilient Europe: from knowledge to policy action
DESCRIPTION:Register now for the FIRE-RES Final Conference “Toward a wildfire-resilient Europe: from knowledge to policy action” \n📅 Date: 4-5 November 2025📍 Location: 4 November: The Hotel\, (Bd de Waterloo 38\, 1000\, Brussels)📍 Location: 5 November: Auditorium of the Breydel building (Av. d’Auderghem 45\, 1040 Brussels)🤝 Format: 100% in-person🔍 You can see a preliminary version of the agenda here and access the registration form here\nIn recent years\, Europe has experienced an increasing number of devastating Extreme Wildfire Events\, driven by climate change and land abandonment among others. Reactive emergency response approaches are no longer sufficient to manage the scale and complexity of fire risk. There is growing recognition that Europe needs to transition toward resilient landscapes to reduce the risk of extreme wildfires. \nOver the past four years\, the €21.5 million Green Dean H2020 FIRE-RES project has united research\, innovation\, and practical action to strengthen Europe’s resilience to extreme wildfires. The project developed a comprehensive ecosystem of solutions\, from high-tech innovations to community-based practices and governance strategies\, spanning all phases of wildfire management and addressing impacts at all levels: environmental\, social\, and institutional.  \nJoin us for this landmark event bringing together leading voices in wildfire resilience\, from civil protection agencies and scientists to community leaders\, policymakers\, and innovators. You can find a preliminary version of the agenda here. This conference is an opportunity to contribute to shaping the future of wildfire resilience policy and practice in Europe.  \nOver two days\, the event will present key findings and policy-relevant results from FIRE-RES\, facilitate dialogue between experts\, EU policymakers\, regional actors\, and civil society\, identify pathways to integrate wildfire resilience into EU policy frameworks\, funding instruments\, and strategic planning\, and support strategic engagement with Members of the European Parliament around legislative and budgetary priorities. \nThis is more than a conference: it’s a call to action. We are convening a select group of leaders and changemakers to reflect\, collaborate\, and co-create the path ahead. Your voice matters in translating ambition into action. \n📌 Register now and stay tuned for more details to come soon! \nspeakers\n																														 \nAdrian Tišťan is a Policy Officer at the European Commission’s DG ENV\, working in the Land Use and Management Unit. He leads initiatives on forest conservation\, wildfire risk reduction\, and sustainable land management. Adrian has contributed to EU guidelines on mapping and protecting primary and old-growth forests\, and promotes integrated approaches such as prescribed burning for biodiversity and fire prevention. His work supports the EU Forest Strategy 2030 and the Nature Restoration Law\, fostering resilience and ecological integrity across European landscapes. \n																														 \nDr. Andrey Kovatchev is a Bulgarian Member of the European Parliament for the European People’s Party (EPP)\, representing GERB since 2009. He is Head of the Bulgarian EPP Delegation and a federalist. A biologist by training with a PhD from Saarland University\, he has held roles in foreign affairs\, security\, and EU enlargement. Kovatchev is a strong advocate for European integration\, transparency\, and the accession of the Western Balkans. \n																														 \nDr. Anne Ackermann is a Senior Researcher at the European Forest Institute (EFI)\, working within the Bioeconomy Programme and the Forest Innovation for Impact initiative. She specializes in science communication and innovation support\, helping bridge research and practice in forest-related sustainability. Anne leads training and mentoring activities\, including the FIRE-RES OIC acceleration programme\, where she empowers innovators through storytelling and strategic pitching. Her work fosters impactful knowledge exchange across Europe’s forest and bioeconomy sectors. \n																														 \nAntoni Trasobares is the General Director of the Forest Science and Technology Centre of Catalonia (CTFC) and Coordinator of the FIRE-RES project\, Europe’s largest initiative on wildfire resilience. With a PhD in Forest Planning and Economics\, he has led CTFC’s transformation into a Mediterranean reference hub for forest research and innovation. Antoni has held leadership roles in the Catalan Government and contributed to the development of the 2030 Circular Bioeconomy Strategy. His work focuses on integrating science\, policy\, and practice to promote resilient landscapes and sustainable forest management. \n																														 \nChristophe Orazio\, French forest engineer is Chief Executive Officer of the European Institute of Planted Forest (IEFC)\, where he leads international efforts to promote sustainable management and resilience of planted forests. With expertise in forest risk governance\, climate change adaptation and bioeconomy\, he coordinates IUFRO Task force Stand Complexity in Planted Forests. Christophe plays a key role in bridging science\, policy\, and practice\, fostering innovation and collaboration across Europe’s forestry sector. \n																														 \nDr. Claudia Berchtold is Coordinator of the Firelogue project and Head of Sustainable Transformation and Risk Reduction at Fraunhofer INT. With a PhD in Public Law and European Studies\, she specializes in wildfire risk management\, civil protection\, and innovation planning. Claudia leads EU-funded initiatives focused on integrated wildfire strategies and resilience\, fostering cross-sector dialogue among science\, policy\, and communities. Her work bridges legal\, environmental\, and technological domains to support climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction across Europe. \n																														 \nCristina Brailescu is Team Leader of the Prevention and Preparedness Capacity Building Unit at DG ECHO\, the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations. With over 16 years of experience in the European Commission and more than a decade in the Union Civil Protection Mechanism\, she coordinates key programmes including peer reviews and grant schemes for disaster risk management. A geographer by training\, Cristina holds postgraduate degrees in Urban and Water Management and has worked across public institutions and NGOs in Romania. \n																														 \nDavid Martell is Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto’s Institute of Forestry and Conservation. With a PhD in Industrial Engineering\, he pioneered the application of operations research to forest fire management. Over his 50-year career\, he developed influential fire occurrence prediction and suppression models\, forest management planning models. He co-founded the Fire Management Systems Laboratory and mentored numerous fire science graduate students. He received the International Association of Wildland Fire’s Ember Award for Excellence in Wildland Fire Science\, the Canadian Operational Research Society’s Award of Merit\, and the Canadian Institute of Forestry/Institut forestier du Canada (CIF-IFC) Canadian Forestry Scientific Achievement Award. \n																														 \nDr. Dolors Armenteras is a Senior Researcher at INIA/CSIC and Full Professor of Landscape Ecology at the Universidad Nacional de Colombia. With a PhD from King’s College London\, she specializes in fire ecology\, biodiversity conservation\, and land use change. Her work integrates ecological and socio-economic processes\, with a focus on tropical ecosystems and megafires. A Fulbright Scholar and Vice President of the International Association of Landscape Ecology\, she actively contributes to global science-policy platforms including IPBES and UNCCD. \n																														 \nEdgar Nebot is Sub-Inspector of the Catalan Fire and Rescue Service. With a background in forestry engineering and agricultural sciences\, he has been an incident commander since 2007 and a fire analyst since 2005 in the Firefighters Forestry Action Group (GRAF). Nebot has participated as a trainer in various courses and practical sessions in different countries. Within firefighters he is a promoter of the prescribed burning programme in Catalonia. He has also participated in several European projects and international exchanges with other firefighting and forestry units. \n																														 \nEduard Plana is Head of the Forest Policy and Risk Governance Group at the Forest Science and Technology Centre of Catalonia (CTFC). A forest engineer with a Master’s in Wildfire Risk Management\, he specializes in integrated wildfire risk governance\, strategic forest planning\, and environmental communication. Eduard has coordinated EU Horizon projects and international consultancies\, and serves as Lead of the Environment/Ecology Working Group in the Firelogue initiative\, promoting dialogue and resilience in wildfire-prone landscapes. \n																														 \nElena Górriz is a Senior Researcher in Forest Economics and Co-head of Socioeconomics and Governance of Rural Systems at CTFC. With a PhD from the Universities of Lleida and Padua\, and degrees in Forestry and Economics\, she specializes in forest ecosystem services\, bioeconomy\, and social innovation. Her work focuses on sustainable economic instruments\, rural development\, and governance of non-wood forest products. Elena has participated in numerous EU and Mediterranean projects and has widely published in environmental governance and forest economics. \n																														 \nFerran Bonet is Reinsurance Manager at PIB Group Iberia\, where he oversees strategic reinsurance solutions tailored to corporate and insurance sector needs. Founder of BLAT in 1985\, an insurance and reinsurance brokerage\, and who in 1994 studied and introduced forestry insurance to the Iberian Peninsula. His work supports PIB Group Iberia’s mission to deliver specialized\, high-value insurance services across Spain and internationally. \n																														 \nFrancisco Rego is Full Professor at the Agronomy Institute\, Technical University of Lisbon\, and former Coordinator of the Centre for Applied Ecology “Prof. Baeta Neves.” He holds a PhD in Forestry and Wildlife Management from the University of Idaho and has led national and EU wildfire research initiatives. A former Director of Portugal’s National Forest Services\, he specializes in fire ecology\, forest policy\, and biodiversity conservation\, and has served in advisory roles for the Portuguese Parliament and the European Forest Institute. \n																														 \nGuillaume Bouffard is Managing Director of Groupama Forêts Assurances (GFA) since June 2023. Headquartered in Bordeaux (France)\, GFA is part of Groupama Group\, a leading insurance group in France with over 6 million clients and 30 000 staff. GFA was established in 1947 and remains today the group dedicated entity that specialises in forest\, GFA insures hundreds of thousands of hectares in France. \n																														 \nGonzalo González Jurado is a Policy Officer at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Environment (DG ENV)\, Nature Conservation Unit. With academic backgrounds in Botany and Forest Engineering\, he has extensive field and policy experience as a practitioner in protected areas management. At DG ENV\, he contributes to the implementation of the EU Nature Restoration Law and the 2030 EU biodiversity strategy\, focusing on forest habitat restoration\, conservation of bird species\, and Natura 2000 site management. \n																														 \nHélène Koch is Senior Policy Advisor at the Confederation of European Forest Owners (CEPF)\, where she has worked since 2018. Her expertise spans EU forest-related policies\, with a focus on environment\, climate change adaptation\, research\, and rural development. She holds MSc degrees in European Forestry and Forest Sciences from the University of Eastern Finland and the University of Freiburg\, as well as a degree in Agronomic Sciences from Belgium. \n																														 \nInazio Martinez is Team Leader for Innovation Support at the European Forest Institute (EFI)\, where he coordinates the Bioregions Facility and contributes to EU forest policy and bioeconomy initiatives. With degrees in Ecology\, Landscape Management\, and Forestry\, he has held leadership roles at EFIMED\, NEIKER\, and USSE. His work focuses on forest governance\, stakeholder engagement\, and sustainable innovation in Mediterranean and Atlantic forest landscapes\, with extensive experience in European research projects and science-policy dialogue. \n																														 \nJérémie Crespin is a Policy Officer for Forestry at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development (DG AGRI). He works on integrating sustainable forest management into EU agricultural and rural development policies\, with a focus on biodiversity\, climate resilience\, and Natura 2000. With a background in environmental policy and land-use planning\, he has contributed to cross-DG initiatives linking forestry\, conservation\, and rural development\, and actively supports the alignment of CAP instruments with EU Green Deal objectives. \n																														 \nDr. Joaquín Ramírez\, Founder and CTO of Technosylva\, pioneered wildfire science and technology solutions. With 30+ years in fire modelling and operational decision support systems\, his team of 250 experts supports global agencies\, in Europe\, Canada\, USA and South América. Co-founded Pau Costa Foundation\, professor of Technologies in Wildfires in University of Leon\, and was President of the International Wildland Fire Association 2022- 2024. \n  \n																														 \nJosé Borges: Ph.D. in Forest Sciences (U. Minnesota\, USA)\, associate professor at the School of Agriculture (ISA)\, ULisboa. Coordinator of IUFRO Unit 4.04.04 Landscape Management Planning for Multiple Ecosystem Services and of the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree Mediterranean Forestry and Natural Resources Management (MEDFOR). Has 25+ years of higher education\, research and outreach experience in forest and natural resources management planning methods and decision support systems in ISA and in international universities. Coordinator of the Adaptive Territorial Management work package of the H2020 project FIRE RES and co author of the Integrated Wildfire Risk Management Strategy for the EU: developing resilient landscapes and safer communities. Co-authored over 120 international peer-reviewed publications. \n																														 \nMiguel Ángel Herrera is the Mayor of Genalguacil\, Málaga\, Spain\, renowned for transforming the village into a pioneering hub of rural innovation and contemporary art. Through initiatives like the Genalguacil Pueblo Museo and Encuentros de Arte\, he has revitalized the town’s identity and economy. His leadership emphasizes sustainable development\, cultural promotion\, and combating depopulation\, positioning Genalguacil as a European model for creative rural transformation. \n																														 \nDr. Míriam Piqué is Head of the Multifunctional Forest Management Programme at the Forest Science and Technology Centre of Catalonia (CTFC). With a PhD in Forest Engineering and over 25 years of experience\, she specializes in forest dynamics\, adaptive silviculture\, forest planning and fire ecology and use. She has coordinated numerous national and European research projects and authored over 160 publications. Her work focuses on enhancing ecosystem services and forest resilience in Mediterranean landscapes. \n																														 \nNicolas Faivre is a Project Officer at the European Research Executive Agency\, European Commission\, where he supports EU research and innovation agendas on climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction. He is the Project Officer of FIRE-RES project. With a PhD in environmental sciences and over 15 years of research experience in natural resource and hazard management\, Nicolas has worked in fire-prone regions including Australia\, California\, Canada\, and Southern Europe. \n																														 \nÒscar Ordeig is the Regional Minister of Agriculture\, Livestock\, Fisheries and Food of Catalonia. He holds a PhD in Business Administration and degrees in Economics\, Sports Science\, and Tax Advisory. A long-time member of the PSC\, he has served as a deputy in the Catalan Parliament since 2014 and was a municipal leader in La Seu d’Urgell. His career blends public service\, policy leadership\, and a commitment to rural development and agricultural resilience. \n																														 \nPhil Saksa is the Chief Scientist and co-founder of Blue Forest\, a conservation finance nonprofit pioneering the Forest Resilience Bond. He leads scientific evaluation and impact reporting of ecological restoration projects that enhance forest and watershed health. With a Ph.D. in Environmental Systems from UC Merced\, Phil has a background in forestry\, water resources\, and conservation finance. His work bridges science\, policy\, and investment to promote community resilience and sustainable land management. \n																														 \nPhillip SeLegue is the Staff Chief of the Intelligence Program at CAL FIRE\, where he leads statewide wildfire intelligence operations. With over 26 years of service\, he has pioneered the integration of advanced technologies such as AI\, remote sensing\, and predictive modelling to enhance fire detection and response. He oversees key initiatives including the Wildfire Forecast and Threat Intelligence Integration Centre and represents CAL FIRE in national and international wildfire resilience efforts\, including FIRE-RES as Advisory Board member. \n																														 \nRuth Ryan is Principal Consultant at Waroo\, specializing in forestry\, fire\, and natural resource management. With over 40 years of experience\, she has led fire strategy and operations across Victoria\, including as Corporate Fire Manager for HVP Plantations. Ruth has served as Captain of multiple Forest Industry Fire Brigades and contributed to international wildfire resilience efforts. She holds a Bachelor of Forest Science and was awarded the Australian Fire Services Medal and the Forestry Australia Fellowship for her outstanding leadership and service. \n																														 \nTalia Smith is the Chief Programmes Officer for the Circular Bioeconomy Alliance where she leads strategic programme development and implementation to advance nature-first economies. Prior to joining the CBA\, Talia spent six years at Systemiq\, a global systems change company where she was a Director in the Nature-Food team. She also served as Director of Knowledge Generation for the Food and Land Use (FOLU) Coalition where she was responsible for FOLU’s global thought leadership and global engagements with corporates\, financial institutions and policy makers. She has co-authored several analyses on a range of topics\, including scaling investments in nature-based solutions and regenerative agriculture. Prior to joining Systemiq in 2018\, Talia was an international development consultant\, designing infrastructure\, land use and natural resource management programmes in sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia. Talia holds a degree in International Development (Political Science and Economics) from McGill University and a Master of Public Administration from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. \n																														 \nTiago Oliveira is a PhD and Forest Engineer. His understanding of wildland fire problem is grounded in 30 years of experience in national and international context. Both in private and public sector and in all levels of fire operations\, researcher and public administration in the topics of wildland fire risk management and governance. Since 2018\, he is the Chairman of the Board of the Portuguese Agency for Integrated Rural Fire\, chaired the Organizing Committee of the 8th International Wildland Fire Congress and AGIF is a founder member and supporter of Fire Hub. He is also member of Board of Directors of International Association of Wildland Fire. \n																														 \nTony Johansson is a Fire Protection Engineer and Regional Incident Commander at Södertörn Fire & Rescue Service (SBFF) in Stockholm\, Sweden. With extensive experience in wildfire behaviour analysis and incident management\, he plays a key role in operational planning and training across the Nordic region. Tony co-leads the Norway–Sweden Living Lab under the FIRE-RES project and contributes to EU-wide wildfire resilience initiatives\, including the development of integrated wildfire risk management strategies. \n																														 \nVal Charlton\, director of Landworks\, is based in South Africa and specialises in developing community-based\, ecology-driven solutions to wildfire and landscape degradation. With over two decades of experience in disaster risk reduction\, climate adaptation\, and integrated fire management\, she has led large-scale projects across the Global South. Val is a strategist and advocate for nature-based solutions\, community empowerment\, and circular bioeconomy transitions\, with deep expertise in participatory planning\, policy development\, and grassroots implementation. \n																														 \nZuzana Stanton-Geddes is a Senior Disaster Risk Management Specialist at the World Bank\, with over 15 years of experience in urban resilience\, critical infrastructure\, and post-disaster recovery. She has led projects across Europe and East Asia\, including in Romania\, Ukraine\, Cambodia\, and Indonesia. Zuzana has contributed to key World Bank reports on wildfire and earthquake risk\, disaster economics\, and urban resilience. She holds graduate degrees from Johns Hopkins SAIS and Humboldt University\, and a bachelor’s from the University of Cambridge.
URL:https://fire-res.eu/event/toward-a-wildfire-resilient-europe-from-knowledge-to-policy-action/
LOCATION:The Hotel\, Boulevard de Waterloo 38\, Bruxelles\, Bruxelles\, 1000\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Organised by FIRE-RES
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SUMMARY:FIRE-RES Innovation Actions: Webinar N°4
DESCRIPTION:The European Institute of Planted Forest (IEFC) is hosting a series of webinars to introduce the project’s Innovation Actions to the public. The fourth session\, “Next generation tools for predicting\, simulating & managing wildfire risks”\,  will showcase highlights and results of I.A.s with a focus on advanced technology solutions to improve integrated wildfire risk management. \nThe webinar will take place on Wednesday\, September 10th\, from 9:30 to 12:00 (CET). The agenda for the webinar might be updated in the upcoming weeks and is as follows: \n\nIA 5.1 – Demonstration of an integrative umbrella system for estimating EWE risk and impact in real time with high-resolution weather data – Adrián Jiménez\nIA 5.2 – Real-time EWE simulation and smoke spread based on coupled fire-atmosphere approaches\n– Adrián Cardil\nIA 5.7 – Quantifying impacts of exposure to air pollutants from wildfires\n– Jordina Gili\nIA 5.8 – Prototyping and testing innovative tools for EW ICS training certificates\n– Vítor Reis\n\nSave the date and secure your spot: registrations are open here!. Are you curious about the last session? You can check out the presentations here.
URL:https://fire-res.eu/event/fire-res-innovation-actions-webinar-n4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Organised by FIRE-RES
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SUMMARY:FIRE-RES Innovation Actions: Webinar N°3
DESCRIPTION:The European Institute of Planted Forest (IEFC) is hosting a series of webinars to introduce the project’s Innovation Actions to the public. The third session will showcase highlights and results of I.A.s with a focus on fire risk prevention innovative tools. \nThe webinar will take place online on Tuesday 28 May 2024 at 9:30am CET. Registrations are open here. \nYou can find the presentations of the contributing Innovation Actions here: \n\nIA 1.5 – Advancing predictive tools for fire risk management\nPresented by Pedro Tardós\nIA 2.3 – Defining recommendations for improving security on WUI at multiple scales\nPresented by Virginie Felicelli-Tihay and Rodrigo Mahaluf. The presentations are available here and here.\nIA 3.1 – Developing tools for enhanced forest management in fire-prone areas\nPresented by Soazig Darnay\nIA 4.5 – Testing regional-level policy clinics for inclusive and coherent firesmart risk governance\nPresented by Eduard Mauri\nIA 5.4 – Optimizing fire suppression techniques using cutting-edge technology\nPresented by Terhi Kling\nIA 5.6 – Prototyping HAPS (High Altitude Pseudo Satellites) contribution to Europe’s resilience against EWE\nPresented by Oscar Souto and Pol LLorca. The presentation is available here.\n\nAre you curious about the last two sessions? You can check out the presentations here and here.
URL:https://fire-res.eu/event/fire-res-innovation-actions-webinar-n3/
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SUMMARY:FIRE-RES General Assembly
DESCRIPTION:This year\, the General Assembly of the FIRE-RES project will take place in Bordeaux and Mimizan (France)\, from Tuesday 8 October 2024 to Thursday 10 October 2024. The event will be hosted by IEFC\, the partner leading the Living Lab Nouvelle Aquitaine\, and co-organised with CTFC and the local partners including SDIS\, Municipality and Tourist Office of Mimizan. \nThe event will gather European research structures (CTFC\, INRAe\, etc.)\, fire risk prevention and control actors (SDIS\, DFCI\, ARDFCI)\, companies/associations specialising in financial innovation and impact projects (Blueforest\, Nactiva)\, as well as forestry stakeholders to take stock of recent innovations in forest fire prevention and management. \nNot only this will be a moment to share the results and progress of FIRE-RES\, but it will allow explore the site-specific features of fire prevention and control in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. The General Assembly will be open to the public on Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 October upon registration\, while the attendance for Thursday 10 October is planned for project partners only. To facilitate participation from local stakeholders\, the event will be held in French and English\, with simultaneous translation available. \nYou can find the full agenda here and use this link to register. \n 
URL:https://fire-res.eu/event/fire-res-general-assembly/
LOCATION:ibis Bordeaux Centre Mériadeck\, 35 cours du Maréchal Juin\, 33000\, Bordeaux\, Nouvelle Aquitaine\, 33000\, France
CATEGORIES:FIRE-RES,Organised by FIRE-RES
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ORGANIZER;CN="IEFC":MAILTO:l.moreews@iefc.net
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240925T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240925T120000
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SUMMARY:FIRE-RES Innovation Actions: Webinar N°2
DESCRIPTION:The European Institute for Planted Forest (IEFC) is hosting a series of webinars to introduce the project’s Innovation Actions to the public. After the successful kick-off in May\, we are thrilled to announce our upcoming webinar focused on Innovation Actions that are paving the way for more effective wildfire prevention and early response. The second session “Enhancing wildfire prevention: Innovative tools and strategies for preparedness and early response” will take place online on Tuesday 25 September 2024 at 10:00 AM CET. \nThis public event offers a unique opportunity to gain insights into cutting-edge tools and strategies that enhance wildfire preparedness and response. Our expert presenters will share their experiences and the latest innovations in the field\, providing valuable takeaways for all participants. The agenda for the webinar is as follows: \n\nIA 1.3 – Piloting early-warning indicators of EWEs incorporating fire-weather and vegetation conditions\nPresented by Julien Ruffault (10h-10h30)\nIA 4.2 – CMU risk communication: improving culture of risk about human-caused ignitions – leisure activities and burnings\nPresented by Mayara Souza (10h30-11h)\nThe presentation is available here. \nIA 4.7 – Testing an Interoperability evaluation tool\nPresented by Jean-Paul Monet (11h-11h30)\nThe presentation is available here. \nIA 5.3 – Advanced vegetation characterization based on Earth Observation data fusion and Artificial Intelligence over forestland ecosystems\nPresented by Jordi Corbera (11h30-12h)\n\nThe registrations are open here. \nThe webinar will be accessible online here. \n 
URL:https://fire-res.eu/event/fire-res-innovation-actions-webinar-n2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Attended by FIRE-RES,Organised by FIRE-RES
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ORGANIZER;CN="IEFC":MAILTO:l.moreews@iefc.net
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240528T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240528T113000
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SUMMARY:FIRE-RES Innovation Actions: Webinar N°1
DESCRIPTION:The European Institute for Planted Forest (IEFC) is hosting a series of webinars to introduce the project’s Innovation Actions to the public. The first session will showcase highlights and results of I.A.s with a focus on fire risk prevention innovative tools. \nThe webinar will take place online on Tuesday 28 May 2024 at 9:30am CET. Registrations are open here: https://www.plantedforests.org/webinar-28-may-2024-registration/ \nYou can find the presentations of the contributing Innovation Actions here: \nIA 1.4. brief 1: Integrated fire management model: demonstration\, training and piloting activities\, including new-fire prone areas. \nIA 2.1. Improving data acquisition for landscape design based on novel remote sensing methods \nIA 2.2. Scheduling and implementing novel management practices \nIA 2.5. Designing strategic networks of managed areas to improve suppression efforts again EWE \nIA 5.9: “Tools for international collaboration through shared operational information for specialized stakeholders” \n  \n 
URL:https://fire-res.eu/event/fire-res-innovation-actions-webinar-n1/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Attended by FIRE-RES,Organised by FIRE-RES
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ORGANIZER;CN="IEFC":MAILTO:l.moreews@iefc.net
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240527
DTSTAMP:20240930T082102Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop "Shaping Future Fire-Resilient Landscapes and Communities in Portugal"
DESCRIPTION:CoLAB ForestWISE\, in collaboration with the Centre for Forestry Studies (CEF)\, is hosting the workshop “Shaping Future Fire-Resilient Landscapes and Communities in Portugal” on 23 May 2024 at 9:00 am. This initiative aims to discuss the innovations\, challenges and significant advances made during the 30 months of FIRE-RES project. \nThe workshop will feature various national experts and researchers from this European project\, who will present interesting topics such as the current challenges in managing rural fire resilience\, the management of fire-resistant landscapes\, success stories in fire resilience\, the adoption of innovation for resilient landscapes and strategic risk communication to empower communities. \nStructured into two panels and a round table discussion\, the workshop will also delve into the impact of projects funded by the European Union\, particularly regarding community involvement in pilot areas and Living Laboratories\, highlighting their benefits. To conclude the event there will be a session on empowering communities and territories\, giving voice to some of the FIRE-RES\, ResAlliance and RESIST project’ stakeholders with input from the audience. \nThe workshop “Shaping Future Fire-Resilient Landscapes and Communities in Portugal” is part of the programme of the XVIII International Seminars on the Overarching Issues of the European Area\, which will be held in Porto from 23 to 26 May 2024\, at the Faculdade de Letras of the University of Porto. This event is under the High Sponsorship of the President of the Portuguese Republic\, Professor Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa\, and of the European Parliament\, represented by President Roberta Metsola. \n  \nThe detailed program of the workshop “Shaping Future Fire-Resilient Landscapes and Communities in Portugal” is available here. \nThe participation is free but the registration is compulsory here. \n \n 
URL:https://fire-res.eu/event/xviii-international-seminars-on-the-overarching-issues-of-the-european-area-building-resilient-and-sustainable-territories/
LOCATION:FLUP\, Porto (Portugal)\, Via Panorâmica\, s/n 4150- 564\, Porto\, Portugal
CATEGORIES:Attended by FIRE-RES,Organised by FIRE-RES
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ORGANIZER;CN="ForestWISE":MAILTO:brigite.botequim@forestwise.pt
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20231024T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20231024T163000
DTSTAMP:20240930T082601Z
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SUMMARY:Towards a fire resilient Europe: can we do better ?
DESCRIPTION:Extreme wildfire events are becoming a major environmental\, economic and social threat across Europe\, increasingly affecting regions that were until now relatively spared. The summer of 2022 was a record year for forest fires\, and the recent winter drought has triggered a proliferation of forest fires across Europe in the summer of 2023. \nIn this context\, FIRE-RES is organising the policy event “Towards a fire resilient Europe: can we do better?” on 24 October 2023 from 14:30 to 18:00 at the European Parliament. The event is co-hosted by MEPs Ulrike Müller and Jordi Solé i Ferrando. \nThe event will focus on how the European Union can improve its resilience to forest fires and will give the floor to Members of the European Parliament and representatives of the European Commission. The discussions will be enriched by contributions from firefighters and researchers\, who will share their on-the-ground experience and their analysis of economic and policy tools for a more fire-resilient Europe. \nAgenda and presentations \nWelcome address | Ulrike Müller\, Member of the European Parliament \nPyrocene: the end of firefighting age | Martí Rosell Ibarz\, CFRS  \nFrom fire management to landscape resilience: how to connect the dots? | Antoni Trasobares\, CTFC. Presentation available here. \nEurope’s strategy to fight wildfires: tools and initiatives | Hanna Jahns\, European Commission – DG ECHO. Presentation available here. \nTowards a policy coherence for integrated wildfire risk management | Eduard Plana\, CTFC. Presentation available here. \nCan economic incentives help reducing wildfire risk? | Cecilia Fraccaroli\, EFI. Presentation available here. \nEU R&I delivering on sustainable forest management and resilience | Nicolas Faivre\, European Research Executive Agency. Presentation available here. \nPanel discussion: How to increase Europe’s fire resilience in a warming climate? With Anna Deparnay-Grunenberg (MEP)\, Antoni Trasobares CTFC\, Nicolas Faivre (EREA). \nConclusion Jordi Solé\, Member of the European Parliament \nA networking reception is planned at the end of the event\, until 18:00 in the European Parliament. \nCheck the detailed agenda here. \nThe full report of the event can be read here. \nRegistration \nThe workshop is aimed at all decision-makers involved in forest management and climate change issues. In particular\, policy makers from the European Commission and the European Parliament as well as national and regional representatives are invited to participate in the discussions. \nYou can register using this form. Please note that due to the limited number of places available\, your registration is subject to confirmation. If you have any questions\, please do not hesitate to contact fireres@euromontana.org.
URL:https://fire-res.eu/event/towards-a-fire-resilient-europe-can-we-do-better/
LOCATION:European Parliament\, Brussels\, Rue Wiertz\, 60\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Attended by FIRE-RES,Organised by FIRE-RES
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ORGANIZER;CN="Euromontana":MAILTO:info@euromontana.org
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