Europe records sharp rise in major wildfiresRecent fire statistics underline the growing urgency of reforming wildfire governance across Europe. How wildfire governance currently operatesTo better understand institutional coordination, researchers analysed wildfire peer review reports and mapped the organisations responsible for managing wildfire risk. Many partnerships are formalised through legislation, joint ministerial agreements or permanent working groups that coordinate activities during periods of elevated wildfire risk. As climate change continues to increase wildfire risk across Europe, the researchers conclude that building stronger partnerships between emergency services, policymakers, scientists and local communities will be essential. More integrated wildfire governance, supported by better knowledge sharing and cross-sector collaboration, is likely to play a central role in reducing future wildfire impacts and improving resilience across the continent.