Brazil’s Call to Action on Integrated Fire Management and Wildfire Resilience
Wildfires have become a leading cause of tropical forest loss. The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) supports COP30’s Call to Action for global wildfire resilience, building upon the G7’s Kananaskis Charter. This effort places wildfire at the center of the international climate agenda, addressing a critical and long-overdue issue.
“It’s long overdue and couldn’t be more timely. The Call to Action highlights many critical areas of work to accelerate and scale a paradigm shift in how the world approaches wildfire, which we believe is one of the defining challenges of our time. EDF looks forward to rolling up our sleeves together with the global fire community to speed up action and to stay ahead of rapidly changing fire regimes.” – Mark Moroge, VP of Forests, EDF
Wildfire Impact on Tropical Forests
As the Amazon climate summit approached, catastrophic wildfires were identified as the primary driver of intact tropical forest loss in the previous year, according to the WRI Global Forest Review 2025. Fire regimes worldwide are intensifying at a pace that outstrips the ability of both humans and natural ecosystems to adapt.
Urgency of New Fire Management Approaches
Current models for wildfire management are becoming ineffective as fire activity accelerates. This trend is unsustainable and threatens to increase greenhouse gas emissions while endangering natural habitats and human communities.
Global Commitment and Leadership
- EDF commends COP30 President Brazil and more than 50 signatories who endorsed the Call to Action on Integrated Fire Management and Wildfire Resilience, unveiled in Belém.
- This initiative aims to coordinate global efforts to better manage fire risks and build resilience against changing fire patterns.
Author’s summary: Brazil’s leadership in advancing integrated fire management through COP30 emphasizes wildfire as a critical global challenge demanding urgent, coordinated action to protect forests and communities.