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LIFE GoProForMED took part in the “EU-wide Implementation Support Event on Integrated Wildfire Risk Management in Natura 2000 and other protected areas”, held from 24 to 26 February in Solsona (Catalonia) and organised by the European Commission’s DG Environment with the support of ELMEN European Economic Interest Grouping (EEIG).
The event forms part of a broader series of initiatives aimed at supporting national and regional authorities in the implementation of the EU nature acquis — notably the Birds and Habitats Directives and the Nature Restoration Law - as well as the objectives of the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030. It brought together representatives of the European Commission, national and regional authorities, technical experts and key stakeholders to jointly address the challenges of integrated wildfire risk management in protected areas, with a strong focus on prevention and post-fire recovery.
Through plenary sessions, interactive working groups, peer-to-peer exchanges and a field visit, participants shared practical experiences, explored governance and permitting solutions, and discussed financing opportunities and partnerships. The event strengthened dialogue and cooperation to help translate policy commitments into concrete actions that protect people and property while ensuring the long-term conservation and restoration of Europe’s most valuable ecosystems.
