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From “Zero Fire” to Smart Fire: Brazil´s New Era in Fire Management
Project type
Policy Summary Development
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Brazil is moving forward a more balanced and inclusive fire policy that considers ecological sciences, traditional knowledge, and community participation. The shift marks a significant step in restoring fire adapted ecosystems and improving resilience to climate-driven fire risks.
Date
June 2025
The document traces the evolution of Brazil’s fire management policies, highlighting a shift from a blanket “Zero Fire” suppression approach to a more nuanced Integrated Fire Management (IFM) system. It emphasizes the ecological, cultural, and legal dimensions of fire in Brazil’s diverse biomes. This executive summary explores the six major biomes of Brazil and their relationship with fire, then traces the policy transition from 2008 to 2024 toward the National Policy for Integrated Fire Management. It also examines the role of fire brigades and their multilevel coordination, involving a multilayered network of state-level military firefighters, federal environmental agencies, and volunteer/community brigades.