NEWS

Forest Fires

A record-breaking wildfire season in Europe By the end of 2025, Europe experienced its most severe wildfire season on record. According to data from the European Forest Fires Information System (EFFIS), more than 1,033,000 hectares were burned, nearly three times the area affected during the same period in the previous

Across the EU, rural areas face mounting challenges — from climate change and depopulation to mobility and energy access. These regions also hold immense potential to lead the way toward a more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive Europe. That’s where STORCITO comes in — a new Horizon Europe project focused on