Description
Study of wildfire is an increasingly challenging area of environmental science. Analysis of fire events and fire regimes has to consider how fires can be monitored, quantified, and categorized. In particular, the relationship between wildfire and climate is complex, and made increasingly so by anthropogenic (human induced) climate change. Understanding how future fire risk scenarios will unfold in a warmer world is crucial in moving toward better preparedness at national, regional and community levels, particularly in areas where land-use change may exacerbate such risk. This research project aims to quantify spatiotemporal variability in wildfire risk across Pakistan, specifically in regions where large-scale afforestation projects will have a substantial influence on future landscapes. Satellite-derived estimates of fire occurrence and intensity are used to catalogue regional intra- and inter-annual variability. The majority of fires between 2001 and 2020 occurred between April and June, with the Punjab province most impacted. An analytical hierarchy process (AHP) technique based on localized geographical characteristics (including land cover, climate, population and elevation) is used to generate a countrywide map of categorised fire risk. A large proportion of historical fires fall into the “high-risk” category. The findings have the potential to guide future risk modelling and communication strategies. The study would present the research analysis and its findings| Period | 27 Jun 2023 → 28 Jun 2023 |
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| Event title | Doctoral Capability and Development Conference 2023 |
| Event type | Conference |
| Location | Coventry, United KingdomShow on map |
| Degree of Recognition | Local |