Fires of the Future: Building a Global Framework for Wildfire-Community Resilience

This presentation will explore the development of a national approach to Wildfire Community Impact Research (WCIR) in Canada, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive framework to understand and address the evolving relationship between communities and wildfire events. The research proposes a structured methodology for evaluating the consequences of wildfires on communities, focusing on long-term resilience, recovery, and adaptation strategies. By synthesizing diverse datasets and experiences from various regions, the presentation advocates for a global framework that allows for consistent, comparative learning from wildfire-community interactions. This framework aims to facilitate cross-border collaboration, enabling policymakers, researchers, and communities to share knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned. The ultimate goal is to prepare societies for a future where wildfires are an inevitable and recurring challenge, fostering a more adaptive, fire-resilient global community.