Enhancing International Cooperation for Integrated Forest Fire Management

Wildfires are growing in scale, frequency, and severity—posing a major threat to people, ecosystems, and economies across the globe. In response, the World Bank and the Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry are convening a high-level knowledge exchange on Enhancing International Cooperation for Integrated Forest Fire Management to advance solutions through regional and global collaboration. 

The event will spotlight Türkiye’s leadership in climate-resilient forestry, including the Türkiye Climate Resilient Forests Project. This $400 million initiative, supported by the World Bank, strengthens wildfire prevention, preparedness, and response—while protecting vulnerable communities and natural landscapes. 

Across the Europe and Central Asia region, countries are facing shared wildfire risks exacerbated by climate change, land-use shifts, and increasing lightning activity.  

This conference offers a platform for policymakers, technical experts, scientists, and practitioners to exchange best practices, explore emerging technologies, and co-develop strategies for more integrated and resilient fire management. 

Over three days, participants will engage in interactive sessions covering:

• Regional and national fire management frameworks
• Advances in early warning systems and command centers for wildfire management
• Community-based and ecosystem-centered prevention strategies
• Financing instruments for resilience and recovery
• Cross-border cooperation and knowledge exchange mechanisms

This event is more than a convening of partners—it is a call to action. As climate impacts intensify, countries must work together to transform wildfire management and safeguard forests and communities. The conference will foster long-term partnerships, promote innovation, and help align efforts toward a more resilient future.

Join us in Türkiye to be part of the solution.