Knowledge and data

Access to reliable knowledge and data is essential for informed decision-making and effective integrated fire management. This page brings together publications, datasets, tools, technical guidance, and other knowledge resources from across the global fire management community.

These resources support learning, knowledge exchange, and evidence-based action. Explore the collection below to discover trusted information and insights that can help advance IFM at local, national, and global levels.

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Fire data
Data
WMO Vegetation Fire and Smoke Pollution Warning Advisory and Assessment System
18/06/2026

VFSP-WAS enhances the ability of countries to deliver timely and quality vegetation fire and smoke pollution information.

Data
Global Wildfire Information System
18/06/2026

GWIS brings together existing information sources to provide a comprehensive view and evaluation of fire regimes and fire effects at global level.

Real-time information
Data
Earth Fire Alliance
01/07/2026

Earth Fire Alliance is a global nonprofit coalition building the technological infrastructure needed to detect, monitor, and understand Earth’s wildfires.

Data
European Forest Fire Information System application portal
18/06/2026

EFFIS supports the services in charge of the protection of forests against fires in the EU and neighbour countries.

Best practices
Publications
ExpoMIF - Integrated Fire Management practices
03/09/2026

Technical and operational actions for managing fire in nature, including prevention strategies, planned use, fire response, and ecological restoration,...