mate change is causing serious consequences worldwide, including rising average temperatures, melting glaciers, and rising sea levels. More frequent extreme weather events, such as droughts, floods, storms, and fires, are threatening agriculture, water resources, and infrastructure. Biodiversity is also at risk, as many species are unable to adapt to rapid environmental changes. These changes have socio-economic consequences, especially for the most vulnerable communities that rely on natural resources.
Meeting of the Project Board for the Res2Fire Project
An introductory meeting for the RES2FIRE project was held on November 26 in Potenza, Italy. The RES2FIRE project is being implemented under the IPA ADRION programme, aiming to increase resilience to climate change in the Adriatic-Ionian region.
The meeting brought together project partners and key stakeholders. This meeting marked the beginning of cooperation focused on strengthening fire prevention measures and ecosystem resilience. The project goals were presented, with an emphasis on forest and urban-forest area protection through the exchange of experiences and expertise between countries. Special importance was given to the development of innovative tools for wildfire management, tailored to the specificities of the region.
The project focuses on wildfires as a disaster resulting from the increasing impact of climate change.
After the meeting, the second session of the Project Steering Committee was held. During this session, the results of the work in the first period were presented by the scientific project leader. Following this, further activities for the second period were agreed upon, ensuring the smooth continuation of project activities.
The RES2FIRE project applies a transnational approach and a “bottom-up” strategy in combating fires, particularly in climate change. By involving national parks, forestry services, municipalities, and fire brigades, a better understanding of local risks and the improvement of preventive measures is enabled. Data harmonisation at the Adriatic-Ionian region level allows for effective information exchange and coordinated fire response.
The project focuses on sustainable and long-term solutions, such as early warning systems, ecosystem restoration, and carbon emissions reduction. Cooperation at the local and regional levels builds the resilience of communities and ecosystems, thus reducing the risks of wildfires. This approach ensures the long-term protection of natural resources in the context of increasingly pressing climate challenges.
