Climate and Wildfire Interface Study for Europe
The CHASE project addresses the urgent need to understand the impacts of climate change on wildfires, particularly in the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI). By analysing historical wildfires and their interplay with climatic conditions, CHASE aims to enhance knowledge of the climate-fire-human nexus. The project will deliver open-access data and tools for risk assessments, ultimately boosting environmental sustainability and community resilience in a changing climate.
The CHASE project tackles the increasing intensity of fire weather conditions due to climate change and the heightened vulnerability of WUI regions. It seeks to deepen understanding of fire dynamics and evaluate the spatiotemporal changes in human exposure within the WUI. By preserving, sharing, and reusing newly acquired scientific findings and methodologies, CHASE aims to foster future applications. This initiative aligns with EUniWell's objectives of promoting well-being through environmental sustainability and responsible resource management.
The project involves multiple universities, including the University of Murcia, the University of Florence, the University of Santiago de Compostela, and the University of Birmingham. Methodologically, CHASE focuses on comprehensive data collection, historical trend analysis, and effective dissemination.
The project runs from its launch in 2024 to its conclusion in 2025, with mid-term and final-term stakeholder meetings planned for key milestones.
Partners
University of Murcia (Coordinatore) – ES
Università degli Studi di Firenze – IT
University of Santiago de Compostela – ES
University of Birmingham – UK
Research group
Federico Martellozzo
Filippo Randelli
Contacts
Federico Martellozzo – federico.martellozzo(AT)unifi.it
Filippo Randelli – filippo.randelli(AT)unifi.it
Ultimo aggiornamento
05.11.2024