India's resolution on 'Strengthening the Global Management of Wildfires' adopted at UNEA-7 in Nairobi
India's resolution on 'Strengthening the Global Management of Wildfires' was adopted on 12 December 2025 at the seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) in Nairobi, Kenya.
Summary
India's resolution on 'Strengthening the Global Management of Wildfires' was adopted on 12 December 2025 at the seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) in Nairobi, Kenya, with wide support from Member States. India cited UNEP's report 'Spreading Like Wildfire', which warns that wildfires may rise by 14% by 2030, 30% by 2050 and 50% by 2100 if trends continue, and called for a shift from reactive response to proactive prevention. The resolution aims to reinforce work under the Global Fire Management Hub, set up in 2023 by FAO and UNEP, including early warning systems, risk assessment and satellite-based monitoring.
Key facts
- Date
- 12 December 2025
- Forum
- UNEA-7, Nairobi, Kenya
- Resolution
- Strengthening the Global Management of Wildfires (moved by India)
- UNEP report cited
- Spreading Like Wildfire
- Projected rise
- 14% by 2030, 30% by 2050, 50% by 2100
- Global Fire Management Hub
- Set up in 2023 by FAO and UNEP
Practice MCQs 3 questions
India's resolution on 'Strengthening the Global Management of Wildfires' was adopted on 12 December 2025 at which forum?
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Correct answer: D — UNEA-7 at Nairobi
PIB 2203299: the resolution was adopted at the 7th session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) in Nairobi, Kenya.
The Global Fire Management Hub, cited in India's UNEA-7 resolution on wildfires, was established in 2023 by which two bodies?
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Correct answer: A — FAO and UNEP
PIB 2203299: the Global Fire Management Hub was established in 2023 by FAO and UNEP.
According to the UNEP report 'Spreading Like Wildfire' cited by India at UNEA-7, by how much may wildfires rise by 2100 if current trends continue?
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Correct answer: D — 50%
PIB 2203299: the report warns wildfires may rise by 14% by 2030, 30% by 2050 and 50% by 2100.