Forest Fires in Himalaya- Climate Change or Policy Myopia?

Vishal Singh*

This opinion article looks at the rising number of forest fires in the Himalayan region. We need to consider if these fires result only from climate change or if other factors are involved. It's clear that climate change, especially global warming, has made conditions worse for forest fires by raising temperatures and extending dry periods. However, in the Himalayan region, these fires are mostly surface fires, which have low to moderate intensity. Additionally, the current policies focused on fire suppression have negatively impacted the socio-ecological systems in the Himalayas, as they were originally created with a Western perspective. It's essential to understand that we can only analyze forest fires in the Himalayas within a socio-ecological framework that includes climate, community, and adaptive management.

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Published on: Mar 31, 2026 Pages: 5-7

Full Text PDF Full Text HTML DOI: 10.17352/gje.000116
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