The Kananaskis Wildfire Charter: a good start

TL;DR

The Kananaskis Wildfire Charter is a significant step in managing extreme wildfires through inclusive and ecological approaches.

Contribution

It introduces a framework for integrated fire management that emphasizes Indigenous and local stewardship.

Findings

The Charter addresses complex wildfire drivers through collaborative governance.

Supporting Indigenous stewardship is key to equitable and effective wildfire management.

Integrated fire management is essential for ecological resilience.

Abstract

The Kananaskis Wildfire Charter marks an important step toward addressing increasingly extreme wildfires. Attending to complex drivers, supporting Indigenous and local fire stewardship, and shifting toward integrated fire management will help ensure equitable, effective, and ecologically grounded governance and management.