Posts - Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković | Disaster Risk Management

Strategic Cooperation Agreement Signed between ProSafeNet and the Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade

We are pleased to announce that ProSafeNet – Global Hub for Safety, Security, Risk & Emergency Professionals and Scientists and the Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade formally established a strategic partnership on 8 September 2026. The agreement was signed by Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković, on behalf of ProSafeNet, and Prof. […]

CALL FOR COMPANIES TO PARTNER WITH ProSafeNet

Are you a manufacturer, distributor, technology provider, safety company, or organization offering products, equipment, services, or innovative solutions in the fields of safety, security, fire protection, emergency management, civil protection, occupational safety, disaster risk reduction, resilience, or related sectors? ProSafeNet invites companies worldwide to present their products, demonstrate their equipment, and connect directly […]

The next disaster will not wait for us to exchange business cards.

🚨 The next disaster will not wait for us to exchange business cards. https://prosafenet.com/ Around the world, brilliant researchers, emergency professionals, institutions, innovators and volunteers are working on the same challenge—yet too often, they remain disconnected. That is the real risk nobody talks about. ProSafeNet was created to change this. More than a […]

Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković Reaches 7,014 Google Scholar Citations

7,014 times, an idea continued its journey. Today, my research has reached 7,014 citations on Google Scholar, with an h-index of 41 and an i10-index of 173. (https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=mBDskZcAAAAJ&hl=sr) Yet the most meaningful part of this milestone is that it does not belong to me alone. Every citation begins with someone choosing to engage […]

Understanding Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems: A Comprehensive Guide to Their Functionality, Essential Elements, Advantages, and Successful Implementations Around the Globe

Introduction Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems (MHEWS) have become essential tools in disaster risk management, providing critical information that helps communities prepare for and respond to a wide range of hazards. From natural disasters, such as earthquakes and hurricanes, to technological events and public health crises, MHEWS aim to mitigate losses by giving timely […]

Prof. Vladimir M. Cvetković Appointed as Serbia’s Representative in COST Action ODIN-AI

Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković, Full Professor of Disaster Risk Management at the University of Belgrade – Faculty of Security Studies, has been officially appointed as a member of the Management Committee of COST Action CA25171 – ODIN-AI: Ocean Disaster Intelligent Network using AI, representing the Republic of Serbia. The COST Association confirmed […]

The Role of Community Engagement in Enhancing Disaster Resilience: Evidence from Recent Studies

<h2>I. Introduction</h2> <p>The increasing frequency and intensity of natural disasters worldwide highlight the urgent need for effective disaster resilience strategies. Disaster resilience refers to the capacity of individuals, communities, and systems to anticipate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from significant adverse events. Central to enhancing disaster resilience is the concept of community […]