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The fight against forest fires must adapt to climate change (European Union)
To better combat forest fires, the European Union must both focus on forest management and raise awareness of fire risks in the context of climate change, according to the European Commissioner for Crisis Management.
In an interview with Reuters, Hadja Lahbib also stressed the need for more financial resources in the context of the massive fires in France and Spain, which have led to the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of residents and tourists.
"Climate change is accelerating. Our response must therefore evolve just as rapidly. We must prepare for risks before disasters occur, and not simply react after the fact," she noted.