Event

Introductory course for community wildfire management in Rapa Nui island, Chile

From the 14th to the 17th of October 2024, an important UNESCO mission will take place in the M’au Henua Community, Rapa Nui National Park. This mission aims to strengthen local capacities in forest fire prevention and emergency management. The event, organised in collaboration with CONAF and the United States Forest Service (USFS), will include two main activities: an introductory course on forest fires and the presentation of the "Forest Fire Prevention Kit."

15 October 2024 - 16 October 2024

Event

Introductory Course for Community Wildfire Management in Rapa Nui

15 October 2024 - 10:00 am - 16 October 2024 - 6:00 pm

Location

Rapa Nui island, Chile

Rooms :

Rapa Nui island, Chile

Type :

Cat VII – Seminar and training

Arrangement type :

In-Person

During the first three days, from the 14th to the 16th of October, the Introductory course for community wildfire management in Rapa Nui island (Chile) will be held, covering basic concepts, suppression strategies, and the use of the Incident Command System (ICS). Participants will also engage in field exercises to apply the knowledge gained, with a focus on implementing the General Protocol for Forest Fire Response.

On the 17th of October, attention will shift to the "Forest Fire Prevention Kit," a key project aimed at enhancing the resilience of Rapa Nui's ecosystems in the face of the growing threat of climate change. This activity will include a talk on the methodology and impacts of the Kit, culminating in a session on the Incident Command System, aimed at optimising emergency response.

These activities aim not only to strengthen local capacity for preventing and responding to forest fires, but also to encourage the exchange of experiences and best practices in the conservation of Rapa Nui National Park, contributing to the protection of its cultural and natural heritage.