Abstract

Wildfires are socio-natural disasters of anthropogenic origin that threaten ecosystems and urban-rural interface communities. Strengthening community resilience (CR) is essential to reduce and mitigate associated risks and impacts. This study conducts a systematic review of global literature on CR to wildfires, following PRISMA 2020 guidelines. A total of 272 articles were retrieved from Web of Science, Scopus, EBSCO Host, and SciELO, with 30 meeting the inclusion criteria. Content analysis and narrative synthesis were conducted, segmenting findings into impacts, coping strategies, and promoters and barriers of CR, complemented by a meta-synthesis prioritizing qualitative post-disaster studies. Main impacts included environmental degradation and persistent mental health problems. Evacuations and social cohesion emerged as key coping strategies, while social support networks and emergency planning were critical promoters of resilience. Barriers included inadequate disaster risk governance, limited local capacities, and weakened community cohesion. Findings highlight the need to integrate technical and local knowledge to enhance disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, emphasizing the articulation between community initiatives and institutional frameworks. This study contributes evidence-based recommendations for strengthening community-based disaster risk management strategies, supporting holistic, multilevel approaches aligned with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.