Abstract
This paper gives a brief overview of the latest science on climate change, its drivers and its consequences for global wildfire risk. Human-driven climate change promotes the conditions on which wildfires depend, enhancing their likelihood and challenging suppression efforts.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | The DRIVER+ Project Report |
Subtitle of host publication | Unlocking the innovation potential in European crisis management |
Publisher | EU H2020 Project: Driving Innovation in Crisis Management for European Resilience |
Pages | 12-17 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Publication status | Published - 18 Feb 2020 |