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How we are using 3D simulations of wildfire plumes in EWED, and how we have applied this to understand the Santa Coloma de Queralt fire better.
The COVALEX Community seeks to bring together the knowledge of its members in the fight against climate change emergencies, such as forest fires.
This declaration, produced by the Pau Costa Foundation, was founded on scientific data, the experience of firefighting services and territorial needs.
29 April 2024
Guidelines and manualsWildfiresPreparednessPreventionSpainall Europe/EURisk awareness & communicationRisk reduction & assessmentClimate changeEnvironmental degradation

Development of a Long-term Wildfire Prevention Framework for Istanbul Forest Region – Track 1
Single country grants for disaster risk management (Track 1)

Research from the WUITIPS project was showcased at the 4th European Symposium on Fire Safety Science in Barcelona, a key international event.
Conference proceedings of the Disaster Research Days 2021
11 December 2024
Research papersEarthquakeMeteorological & HydrologicalPandemics and epidemicsTechnologicalWildfiresPreparednessPreventionRecoveryResponseAlpine regionAustriaall Europe/EUAI, RPAS & remote sensingCritical InfrastructureEducation & TrainingHealthResilienceRisk awareness & communicationRisk reduction & assessmentSituational awareness

The DRAW DATA project is helping build a risk-aware society by combining data, education and creativity to improve disaster resilience.

7th DRMKC Annual Seminar and Wildfire Risk Management Project Clustering Event both events will take place on 21–22 November.

Eduard Plana Bach is a Senior Expert and Head of Forest Policy and Risk Governance at the Forest Science and Technology Centre of Catalonia.
Briefing of EEA on on Nature-based solutions for fire-resilient European forests.
5 November 2025
HighlightedReports and booksWildfiresPreventionRecoveryall Europe/EUNature-Based SolutionsClimate change
Climate change adaption in Apulia by etablishing a coordination adaptation group
24 September 2024
Good practices and lessons learntDroughtFloodHeatwaveInsect InfestationMulti-hazardPandemics and epidemicsWildfiresWindPreparednessPreventionItalyRisk reduction & assessmentClimate change
FIRE-SCENE's ETM2 gathered European experts in Athens to exchange and train on wildfire risk assessment and planning in coastal WUI and tourist areas.

EU doubles rescEU wildfire firefighting capacity.

BEAVER project launches in Florence to strengthen civil protection, resilience, and climate adaptation across four EU regions.
In Georgia, as well as around the world, emergency situations caused by natural disasters, this Modex will focus on wildfires.
Tbilisi, GeorgiaFace-to-face


The ECHO Daily Map, released on 14 August 2024 and produced by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) at the request of the ERCC.

International Firefighters' Day, observed every year on 4 May, is a global moment of recognition for the men and women who dedicate their professional
European Diversity Conference for the leadership of Fire and Rescue Services, on April 24th and 25th 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Copenhagen, DenmarkFace-to-face
European Fire Safety Alliance is organizing the European Fire Safety Week (5th edition) in Brussels from 13 to 17 November 2023.
Brussels, BelgiumFace-to-face

Almost 300 European firefighters offered to help Canada fight wildfires via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.

The OVERWATCH project was featured in the "AI for crisis management" session during EUSPA AI Week (19-23 Jan 2026).

Extreme Wildfire Events Data Hub for Improved Decision Making
Knowledge for Action in Prevention & Preparedness (KAPP)

EWED concludes after two years, leaving lasting tools, data and knowledge to strengthen Europe’s preparedness and response to extreme wildfires.