A new article published in Communications Earth & Environment (Nov 2025), with contributions from members of WCRP’s My Climate Risk (MCR) Lighthouse Activity, highlights the critical need to formally recognize wildfires within the UNFCCC Loss & Damage framework. The study emphasizes that wildfire-driven impacts—on lives, ecosystems, and livelihoods—are growing in frequency and severity due to climate change.
The authors argue that acknowledging wildfire-related risks is essential for climate justice, ensuring adequate support and resources are provided to affected communities. This work underscores the importance of integrating wildfire considerations into international climate policy and disaster management strategies.
Read the full article here.