Fire management in the Lower Mekong: Insights from our community-based approaches from four nations

Every year, Southeast Asia grapples with a haze crisis due to forest fires, causing environmental, economic and social damage. Most of these fires are inadvertently started by human activities. Solutions to address them effectively must involve local communities. Community-based fire management (CBFiM) — pioneered by RECOFTC and partners — empowers communities across Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Viet Nam to prevent and control fires effectively. This approach integrates local knowledge with national strategies to build resilience against climate change, reduce fire incidents and protect livelihoods.

This video series offers a closer look at CBFiM activities in the four lower Mekong countries, showcasing country-specific activities to build fire resilience:

Community-based fire management in the Tonle Sap Biosphere Reserve [Cambodia] 

Community-based fire management in Nan province: Empowering communities and fostering collaboration [Thailand] 

Towards inclusivity in community-based fire management: Lessons from Lam Dong [Viet Nam] 

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This video was produced through the Community-based Fire Management (CBFiM) in Asia project. The project is made possible through a five-year cooperative agreement between the USDA Forest Service International Programs and RECOFTC. The project receives financial support from the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) of the Department of Defense, along with funding from USAID and the USDA Forest Service International Programs. For more information, please visit CBFiM project webpage.

RECOFTC’s work is made possible with the support of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and the Government of Sweden.