About us
A global initiative addressing wildfire ignition through research and technology, guided by an international Steering Committee to ensure targeted, efficient prevention
Who we are?
The 1st Wildfire Ignition Causes International Conference, WIC25, is an international initiative recognizing that wildfire suppression alone cannot address the global challenge of wildfires. Effective prevention requires a solid understanding of where, when, and why fires ignite, ensuring that interventions are both targeted and efficient. By advancing the study of ignition causes through cutting-edge research and technology, WIC25 seeks to fill critical knowledge gaps and tackle present and future wildfire challenges.
This dedicated team includes experts affiliated with several prominent institutions across Portugal, France, Spain, and Italy. Together, they guide WIC25’s mission to foster innovation and excellence in wildfire investigation, ultimately contributing to a safer and more resilient world.
About the Conference
WIC25 focuses on the most advanced knowledge and technology to expand the investigation of wildfire ignition causes and identify knowledge gaps to face current and future challenges
Gaps and Goal
The failure of suppression to solve the problem of wildfires around the globe has led to the recognition of the important role of prevention. However, as prevention is a complex process, it is necessary to plan and execute it in the best possible way from the start, aiming at both effectiveness and efficiency.
Without an in-depth understanding of where and when fires start, prevention efforts may be inadequately focused or completely mis-targeted. A comprehensive analysis of wildfire statistics can offer the necessary guidance: without accurate information about how, why, who, where, and when fires start, fire prevention efforts remain “blind”.
This represents a critical gap, which can only be addressed by a well-organized effort on wildfire cause investigation.
WIC25 focuses on the most advanced knowledge and technology to expand the investigation of wildfire ignition causes and identify knowledge gaps to face current and future challenges.
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Join Us
Join us for the 1st Wildfire Ignition Causes International Conference on November 18-22, 2025.
This event will include workshops, field trips, and 2 full days of presentations, discussion groups, and networking opportunities.
The WIC25 is a unique opportunity to:
Venue
WIC25 will be held in the attractive city of Porto, Portugal, where nature, culture, history, and modernity create a special magnetism.
Due to many requests, online participation will also be possible.
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Language: English (talks in other languages will not be accepted as simultaneous translation will not be available)