Portugal
#00238
OngoingNational
Case study of
#00335 Adopt national and regional Integrated Fire Management strategies
Implementer
Portuguese Integrated Rural Fire Management System
Location
Portugal39.3999, -8.2245
Description
Portugal reorganized wildfire governance following the catastrophic 2017 fires, establishing an integrated system covering prevention, preparedness, response and recovery. The reform is national in scope and ongoing, with mixed implementation across institutions and territories.
Lessons learned
- Governance reform after disaster requires sustained prevention capacity, not only response reorganization.
- A national framework should be evaluated through local implementation and outcomes over multiple fire seasons.
Documented Jul 30, 2026