Taming wildfires in the context of climate change: The case of the United States
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Abstract
This report provides a global assessment and outlook on wildfire risk in the context of climate change. It discusses the drivers behind the growing incidence of extreme wildfires and the attribution effect of climate change. It outlines the environmental, social and economic impacts of wildfires by illustrating the losses and costs observed during recent extreme wildfire events. Building on this, the report presents the findings of a cross-country comparative analysis of how countries’ policies and practices have evolved in recent years in light of observed and projected changes in wildfire risk. The analysis draws on in-depth case studies conducted in Australia, Costa Rica, Greece, Portugal and the United States. The report underlines the urgent need for governments to scale up climate change adaptation efforts to limit future wildfire costs.
Suggested Citation
Orzechowski, E.A., Carter, S., 2023, Taming wildfires in the context of climate change: The case of the United States, https://doi.org/10.1787/dd00c367-en.
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Other Government Series |
| Title | Taming wildfires in the context of climate change: The case of the United States |
| DOI | 10.1787/dd00c367-en |
| Year Published | 2023 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | OECD |
| Contributing office(s) | National Climate Adaptation Science Center |