The Mediterranean region is facing an alarming rise in the frequency and severity of wildfires, threatening ecosystems, communities, and livelihoods. In response, BEYOND Centre of Earth Observation Research and Satellite Remote Sensing (BEYOND/NOA) is proud to coordinate the MedFireWise Project—a new, ambitious 36-month project under the Interreg NEXT MED programme aimed at advancing wildfire risk management across the Mediterranean basin.
Launched on June 18, 2025, and co-funded by the European Union, the MedFireWise Project promotes Nature-based Solutions (NbS)—namely prescribed burning and silvopasture—as sustainable and scientifically supported practices to mitigate wildfire risk and strengthen ecosystem resilience.