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Forest fires in the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region are on the rise in recent years due to climate change, increasing risks for the region’s fragile natural environment, the people and their assets. FAO is promoting Integrated Fire Management (IFM), which combines science and fire management approaches with socio-economic elements at multiple levels for the planning and implementation of a balanced approach to managing fires. This approach places greater emphasis on [continue reading...]