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

A Little Guide to Disaster Safety for Children

Authors: Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković and Vanja D. Cvetković Publisher: Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management (SPS-DRM), Belgrade, Serbia Year of Publication: 2026 ISBN: 978-86-81424-25-4 About the Publication A Little Guide to Disaster Safety for Children is a modern, richly illustrated, and interactive educational publication designed to develop children’s knowledge, awareness, practical […]

Integrated assessment of landslide activity on the Danube Slope: Sremska Kamenica, Serbia

NEW SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATION | Landslide Risk, Climate Variability and Urban Resilience

I am delighted to share our latest research article published in Open Geosciences (De Gruyter). My special congratulations and sincere appreciation go to Tin Lukić, an outstanding researcher and valued colleague, for his scientific dedication, expertise, and valuable contribution to this collaborative work. It is always a great pleasure to collaborate with him […]

The second edition of “Disaster Risk Management: Theory, Concepts and Methods” by Vladimir M. Cvetković is now available worldwide on Amazon. Order the university textbook on disaster risk reduction, preparedness, resilience, climate adaptation and crisis governance.

Disaster Risk Management: Theory, Concepts and Methods – Now Available on Amazon

Now Available on Amazon: Disaster Risk Management – Theory, Concepts and Methods I am pleased to announce that my university textbook Disaster Risk Management: Theory, Concepts and Methods – Second Edition is now available for purchase through Amazon. 📘 Order the book directly on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/8681424246 The book provides a comprehensive academic and […]

An important milestone for International Journal of Contemporary Security Studies — approved for inclusion in ERIH PLUS!

I am delighted to share that our International Journal of Contemporary Security Studies (IJCSS), published by the Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, Serbia, has successfully completed the evaluation process and has officially been approved for inclusion in ERIH PLUS. This achievement marks another important step in the journal’s development and in […]

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

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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 […]