MAIN THEMES
The main objective of the 8th IWFC is to create space for presentation of current results of work in the field of wildland fire. The conference is also a space for creating collaborative links between professionals, academics, industry and public authorities aiming at long-term sharing of knowledge and discussions of highly current issues.
The topics of the 8th International Wildland Fire Conference include but are not limited to:
Integrated Fire Management
- Planning and Preparation
Defining interventions and resources needed at the community and government levels, as well as ensuring that citizens and organizations are prepared to act under best safety practices.
- Prevention and Pre-Suppression
Reducing exposure and vulnerability to fire and maintaining a state of preparedness for immediate intervention.
- Suppression and Relief
Suppressing fire and providing relief to those affected by fire.
- Post-fire Intervention
Dealing with the restoration and rehabilitation actions required in the aftermath of a fire.
- Qualification
Training and certification on all integrated fire management expertize areas.
- Technical Innovation
Innovation on software applications and technological equipments and solutions, and operational communications systems.
Fire Risk Governance
- Risk Handling
Dealing with risk perception, assessment, management and translational research, encompassing traditional and indigenous knowledge.
- Stakeholder Engagement
Inclusive risk-related decision-making and conflict resolution, regarding multi-level policy design, sustainability, and funding.
- Adaptive Management
Process Monitoring and Planning Evaluation for continuous improvement and lessons learnt and analysis of physical and social impacts due to changes in fire governance.
- Communication
Risk Communication – exchanging or sharing risk-related data, information and knowledge between and among different groups such as scientists, regulators, industry and general public; Public report of system performance.
- International Cooperation
Cross-border cooperation on training, best-practices, and standards.