Following the wildfires that have occurred in Spain in 2026, a debate has emerged on social media about the effectiveness of mosaic landscapes as a tool for wildfire management. Some have raised the following question: if agroforestry mosaics help reduce fire spread and facilitate suppression operations, why have we also seen mosaic landscapes burn, including […] La entrada Mosaic Landscapes and…
Aquest passat mes de juny ha finalitzat la implementació del projecte “Formació per a mestres de primària: adaptació als incendis forestals en context de canvi climàtic a la província de Tarragona”, una iniciativa destinada a facilitar eines i recursos educatius al professorat per treballar a l’aula els incendis forestals i la gestió del paisatge des […] La entrada Finalitza la formació del…
During the month of May, the Training and Operations team of the Pau Costa Foundation carried out an intensive program of activities in Colombia. As part of the collaboration with UNGRD and UNDP Colombia, Jorge G. Rivera and Orli Martínez travelled to Puerto Carreño to deliver the second edition of the Technical Fire Course, together […] La entrada Training in Colombia se publicó primero en Pau…
The Wildfire Action Plan for Northern Ireland, launched by DAERA Minister Andrew Muir, is a significant step forward in addressing the growing threat of wildfires. Developed through a strong multi-agency collaboration under the Wildfires Strategic Framework, the plan outlines a comprehensive approach to wildfire management through five key pillars: prevention, preparedness, response, recovery, and…
The ODET project (Open Decision‑making system for enhancing Europe’s preparedness and response capacities to ExTreme wildfires) has held its kick‑off meeting on 23 and 24 March, formally marking its launch. Funded by the European Union under the UCPM 2025 KAPP call, the project aims to strengthen Europe’s ability to anticipate and respond to extreme wildfire […] La entrada ODET kicks off to boost…
If someone asked where most wildfires occur in Spain, we would probably think of the Mediterranean region, with its warm and dry climate. However, the reality is different: it is the northwest of the peninsula that tops the wildfire statistics. But why is this the case? Let us take a closer look. The Northwestern Peninsula […] La entrada Did you know that most wildfires in Spain occur in the…
The FIREPRIME Project (European Programme for Wildfire-Prepared Communities) concluded on January 31, 2026, after two years of collaborative work to generate tools and resources that facilitate the creation of safer communities in the face of wildfires and improve safety while supporting the work of civil protection services during emergencies. Co-funded by the European Union under […] La entrada…
The Bio For Piri project, led by the Fundació Catalunya La Pedrera in coordination with the Pau Costa Foundation and four other partner organisations, ends after two years with results that confirm its social, economic, and environmental impact, as well as its potential as a replicable model. In response to the fragility of the Pyrenees—caused […] La entrada Bio For Piri successfully concludes two…
After almost two years, the PREPAST project is coming to an end with the aim of restoring extensive livestock farming in the Pre-Pyrenees as a tool to combat rural depopulation and adapt to climate change. Throughout its implementation, the project has promoted ecopastoral management, the rehabilitation of infrastructure, and the creation of grazing areas based […] La entrada PREPAST project…
The RUMIAR project – Resilience against large forest fires in the Prades Mountains – comes to an end after two years of collaborative work aimed at addressing the increased risk of forest fires caused by climate change and rural abandonment. Driven by the Diputació de Tarragona, together with BOSCAT, Concactiva, Forest Science and Technology Center of […] La entrada The RUMIAR project successfully…