IFM policy development
Effective policies and governance frameworks are fundamental to integrated fire management. This page brings together guidance, tools, case studies, and knowledge resources that support the development, implementation, and strengthening of fire management policies, strategies, and institutional frameworks.
Drawing on experiences from different countries and regions, these resources help policymakers, practitioners, and stakeholders design integrated approaches that balance risk reduction, ecosystem health, livelihoods, and community resilience. Explore the collection below to discover lessons learned, good practices, and policy solutions that support effective fire governance.
Networks and international coordination
Network
Group of Experts on Forest Fires in Latin America and the Caribbean (GEFF LAC)
03/09/2026
GEFF LAC facilitates the exchange of knowledge and best practices on forest fire management.
Network
European Forest Fire Information System
03/09/2026
EFFIS supports the services in charge of the protection of forests against fires in the EU and neighbour countries.
Network
Near East Network on Wildlands and Forest Fire
03/09/2026
The network brings together 20 countries to strengthen fire prevention, enhance monitoring and response capacities.
Network
Global Wildland Fire Network
30/06/2026
The GWFN provides an umbrella of 14 independent Regional Wildland Fire Networks of different / individual origins and mandates.
Network
Global Wildfire Leadership Network
30/06/2026
GWLN mobilizes actors to help shift wildfire management from reactive suppression to prevention, preparedness, and long-term resilience.
Guidelines and policy
Guidelines
Integrated fire management voluntary guidelines
18/06/2026
These guidelines support the implementation of integrated fire management at the landscape level, enhance best fire-management practices.
High level information
Basic information
United Nations General Assembly Resolution on disaster risk reduction (2025)
03/09/2026
UN General Assembly resolution calling for stronger global cooperation, investment, and action.
Basic information
United Nations General Assembly Resolution on disaster risk reduction (2024)
03/09/2026
UN General Assembly resolution calling for stronger global cooperation, investment, and action.
IFM
Call to Action on integrated fire management and wildfire resilience
10/12/2025
The document acknowledges that wildfires are among the most visible and destructive manifestations of climate change.