Wildfires network begins new phase of activity
The Wildfire Resilient Landscapes Network (WRLN) community met online on 12 May, as part of a new phase of activity made possible by the support of CBA Custodian Member the “la Caixa” Foundation.
The network spans multiple continents, with members from Canada, Australia, Europe, Chile (through the FIRE-RES programme) and South Africa joining the CBA core team to explore synergies.
The WRLN was launched in November 2023, aiming to bring together indigenous, local and scientific organisations with finance and public actors to scale up investments in wildfire resilient landscapes.
It acts as a catalyst and sharer of knowledge, connecting indigenous and community solutions, scientific expertise, innovative tools and financing models. During the meeting, members introduced themselves and shared information about their projects and living labs. These demonstrate a variety of practical solutions on the ground such as cultural fire practices, innovative technologies, management and stewardship models, or innovative financial models to support long-term landscape transitions.
WRLN aims to build a global network of these wildfire living labs, enabling large scale demonstrations which can be replicated on a regional level based on public-private partnerships.
The network will meet again in person in the autumn at an international workshop on wildfire resilience in Cap Roig, Spain.
