Europe moves towards a unified wildfire strategy
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As wildfires grow more frequent and severe across Europe, policymakers, scientists, and emergency responders are pushing for a coordinated wildfire strategy to strengthen resilience and civil protection efforts.
Brussels, June 5, 2025 –From the Civil Protection Knowledge Network
At a recent two-day summit in Brussels, over 150 experts gathered to launch the Integrated Wildfire Risk Management (IWRM) Strategy, a plan designed to bridge gaps between science, policy, and operational preparedness. The initiative, backed by the EU Research Executive Agency, aims to shift Europe’s wildfire response from fragmented, reactive measures to a proactive, long-term framework.
The strategy supports the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, emphasizing landscape management, emergency preparedness, public awareness, and real-time data infrastructure. It also calls for greater investment in local authorities to implement prevention strategies.
Experts warn that wildfires are no longer seasonal emergencies but persistent threats requiring year-round governance and cross-border cooperation. The proposal includes new technologies, such as drone-based monitoring systems and risk simulation platforms, to improve wildfire response.
For more details, read the full article on the Civil Protection Knowledge Network.
Other sources covering wildfire strategies in Europe:
- Changing Wildfires – Firelogue – A report analyzing wildfire trends in Europe and policy options for a fire-adapted future.
- EASAC Wildfire Policy Report – A study on proactive wildfire risk reduction and the need for integrated EU policies.
- EU Wildfire Response Plans – Details on how the EU is preparing for the 2025 wildfire season, including firefighting fleets and emergency coordination.