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Uncovering Positive Developments Amid the Wave of Negative News About Megafires in Brazil

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT Despite the ongoing challenges posed by megafires in Brazil, significant progress has been made from such events. Key advancements include a better scientific understanding of fire dynamics, innovative public policies, and the implementation of effective integrated fire management (IFM) practices. These efforts have led to reduced wildfire frequency and intensity, improved biodiversity, and strengthened interinstitutional collaboration.

Source: Integrative Conservation

DOI: 10.1002/inc3.70010

Authors: Alexandre de Matos Martins Pereira, Danilo Bandini Ribeiro, Lara Steil, Maxwell da Rosa Oliveira, Francielli Bao, Bruno Henrique dos Santos Ferreira, Geraldo Alves Damasceno‐Júnior, Fabio de Oliveira Roque

Institutions: Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais

Language: English

Topic: Fire effects on ecosystems

Subfield: Global and Planetary Change

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Climate action, Life on land

Open Access status: hybrid

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Funders: Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad, Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico, Fundação de Apoio ao Desenvolvimento do Ensino, Ciência e Tecnologia do Estado de Mato Grosso do Sul, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul

Awards: G1850321976, G3043618279, G5902719563

OpenAlex ID: W4409204615

FWCI: 1.746

Cites: 18

Cited by: 4

Related to: 10