El Mecanismo para la Restauración de Bosques y Paisajes

Develop, adopt and transfer innovative solutions and actions to prevent and control wildfires

From 24/10/2022 to 27/10/2022

Location: Antalya, Türkiye

The workshop Develop, adopt and transfer innovative solutions and actions to prevent and control wildfires will take place from 24 October to 27 October 2022 in Antalya, Türkiye.

Organized by the General Directorate of Forestry Türkiye, the Committee on Mediterranean Forestry Questions - Silva Mediterranea under FAO (Silva Mediterranea) and FOREST EUROPE, the joint workshop aims to address the increasing intensity, frequency and spread of wildfires across Europe. 

The objectives of the workshop are to:

  • strengthen international and regional cooperation and coordination (building capacity in prevention, preparedness and response among networks); 
  • develop fire-resistant and fire-resilient forest landscapes (best practices on prevention, adaptation and post-fire management); and 
  • use and exchange technological developments and innovative approaches.