Institute Representative Participated in the International RES2FIRE Conference in Belgrade
A representative of the Public Scientific Research Institution Institute for Protection and Ecology of Republika Srpska, Banja Luka, Dr Srđan Šabić, participated in the international RES2FIRE conference, held on 4 June 2026 at the Institute for Development and Innovation – IRI in Belgrade.
The conference was organised within the RES2FIRE project, in which the Institute for Protection and Ecology of Republika Srpska is one of the project partners. The project focuses on the development of models and tools aimed at strengthening the resilience of natural protected areas and wildland-urban interface zones to the risks of outdoor fires.
The event brought together more than 30 participants, including experts from Italy, Greece, North Macedonia, Slovenia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia. The conference addressed key topics such as outdoor fire risk assessment, early warning systems, public education, the economic and social consequences of fires, and the strengthening of local community resilience to increasingly frequent and intense fire events.
Special attention was given to the importance of data, modelling and practical experience in better understanding fire risks. The conference also highlighted the need to view outdoor fires not only as an environmental issue, but also as an economic and social challenge affecting local communities, the economy, public services and the daily lives of citizens.
One of the key messages of the conference was that cooperation, knowledge exchange, preventive measures and responsible behaviour are essential for a more effective response to the growing risks of outdoor fires.
The Institute for Protection and Ecology of Republika Srpska will continue to participate in RES2FIRE project activities and contribute to the development of knowledge, tools and approaches that can support the resilience of natural areas and local communities.
More information on upcoming RES2FIRE project activities and events will be available in the coming period.