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How is climate change affecting wildfire risk for industrial sites in France? Callendar assesses wildfire exposure across more than 1,300 Seveso sites using Fire Weather Index projections, climate data and detailed forest and land cover data. The study shows how fire weather danger is already increasing and could intensify significantly in the coming decades, with important implications for industrial risk management and climate adaptation.

France’s June 2026 heatwave was more than an extreme weather event, it became a systemic stress test for critical infrastructure. From electricity grid failures to agricultural losses, this report analyses how cascading climate impacts exposed vulnerabilities across interconnected systems. Drawing on documented evidence and real-world incidents, it highlights why adapting critical infrastructure has become an urgent strategic priority in a warming Europe.