Living With Fire: Rethinking Wildfire Risk in Alberta

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This keynote examines Alberta’s escalating wildfire risk and the limits of suppression-focused models, calling for a strategic shift toward proactive, whole-of-society resilience. Drawing on public sector experience, it explores governance reform, community and Indigenous partnerships, and the integration of traditional knowledge with modern tools like data-driven monitoring and FireSmart frameworks. Addressing implementation barriers—from policy constraints to cultural resistance—it outlines...