Rome, 18 June 2025 – Forest and land fires are no longer just local or regional issues—they have evolved into global threats that undermine biodiversity, accelerate climate change, and disrupt food security across continents. Against this backdrop, the first-ever Plenary of the Global Fire Management Hub, held from 10 to 12 June 2025 at FAO Headquarters in Rome, stood as a critical moment for international collaboration in Integrated Fire Management (IFM).