Abstract
Record-high temperatures, drought, and ensuing wildfires devastated Central Russia in the summer of 2010. But even before the temperatures and smog peaked, many started wondering about a possible connection between the natural disaster and climate change. In this paper I view Russia’s response to the 2010 fires (prevention and suppression) through the lens of climate adaptation. Namely, I examine the damage from the fires, as well as how the causes of the fires connect to climate change. Additionally, I review Russia’s response to the forest fires and analyze the legal and policy framework that served as the foundation for the response. Finally, after summarizing the results of my inquiry, I examine the Russian government’s policy response to the 2010 fires with a particular focus on amendments to the Forestry Code and the new Federal Law, “On Volunteer Firefighting Force.”
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