International Scientific Conference “Hydrometeorological extreme events and past floods in changing environments. From small mountain headwaters to large transboundary basins and coastal regions”

Date: 2026-09-15 to 2026-09-18
Venue: Timisoara, Romania
Organisers: PAGES Floods Working Group, Department of Geography, West University of Timisoara (Romania), Department of Physical and Environmental Geography, University of Szeged (Hungary), Romanian Association of Geomorphologists

The associates at the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Dr Ana Milanović Pešić, Dr Jelena Kovačević-Majkić and Dr Jelena Ćalić, participated in the International Scientific Conference “Hydrometeorological extreme events and past floods in changing environments. From small mountain headwaters to large transboundary basins and coastal regions” and presented their scientific works. The Conference was organized as part of the 4th PAGES Floods Working Group Workshop by the PAGES Floods Working Group (Switzerland), the Department of Geography at the West University of Timișoara (Romania), the Department of Physical Geography and Geoinformatics at the University of Szeged (Hungary), and the Romanian Association of Geomorphologists. It was held at the Department of Geography of the West University of Timișoara.
Participation in the conference and its associated workshops also provided an opportunity for our colleagues to discuss possibilities for international institutional cooperation with colleagues from abroad.

Participant: Ana Milanović Pešić
Announcement title: Towards a flood-resilient Serbia: Lessons from past events and future prospects
Co-authors: Jelena Kovačević-Majkić, Jelena Ćalić

Participant: Jelena Kovačević-Majkić
Announcement title: The role of geomorphology in flood risk reduction
Co-authors: Jelena Ćalić, Ana Milanović Pešić

Participant: Jelena Ćalić
Announcement title: Geomorphological consequences of September 2014 torrential floods in the downstream part of the Danube Gorge (Djerdap, Porţile de Fier)
Co-authors: Marko V. Milošević, Jelena Kovačević-Majkić, Ana Milanović Pešić

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Participation in the International Conference “19th Plinius Conference on Mediterranean Risks”

Researchers from the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts (SASA), Dr. Slavica Malinović-Milićević and Dr. Milica Pecelj, participated in the 19th International Plinius Conference on Mediterranean Risks, held in Murcia, Spain. At the conference, they presented two contributions showcasing the results of their latest studies. The first presentation addressed the impact of climate change on tourism, while the second assessed heat-stress conditions in Belgrade schoolyards. The second presentation highlighted activities implemented under the project “Urban Heat Under the Microscope in Schools: Monitoring, Solutions, and Climate Literacy for New Generations,” funded by the Center for the Promotion of Science.

Our colleagues used their presence at this major international gathering to stay informed about the latest scientific trends and modern methods in natural hazard research. The conference also provided opportunities to exchange experiences, build contacts with international colleagues, and strengthen the Institute’s international scientific cooperation.

Date: October 16, 2026
Source: dr Slavica Malinović-Milićević

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International Scientific Conference “10th International Conference on Cartography & GIS”

Name of the event: International Scientific Conference “10th International Conference on Cartography & GIS”.

Date: 2026-06-14 до 2026-06-20 године

Venue: Nessebar, Bulgaria

Organisers: Bulgarian Cartographic Association, International Cartographic Association and University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy, Sophia (Bulgaria)

Participants: Ana Milanović Pešić

Announcement title: Spatiotemporal distribution and GIS database development for natural disasters: the case of the Šumadija Region, Serbia

Coautors: Dragoljub Štrbac, Suzana Lović Obradović

Dr Ana Milanović Pešić, an associate at the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts, participated in the International Scientific Conference “10th International Conference on Cartography and GIS”. She presented her scientific research in the Plenary session. The Conference was organized by the Bulgarian Cartographic Association, the International Cartographic Association, and the University of Architecture, Civil Engineering, and Geodesy in Sofia, Bulgaria. It was held at the Center for Culture and Education “Atrium” in Nessebar, Bulgaria.

Participation in the conference also provided an opportunity to discuss possibilities for international institutional cooperation with colleagues abroad.

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International Conference of the European Association of Geographers EUROGEO 2025 Conference HUMANISING GEOGRAPHY: PEOPLE, PLACE AND SPACE IN A GLOBAL WORLD

Name of the event: International Conference of the European Association of Geographers
EUROGEO 2025 Conference HUMANISING GEOGRAPHY: PEOPLE, PLACE AND SPACE IN A GLOBAL WORLD
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Date: 2025-05-16 до 2025-05-18 године

Venue: Institute of Geography, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Ss. Cyril and Methodius Univers, Skopje, North Macedonia

Organisers: European Association of Geographers (EUROGEO) & Institute of Geography, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, North Macedonia

Participants: Dejana Jakovljević

Announcement title: Water quality as a prerequisite for sustainable water tourism development in National Parks in Serbia

Coautors: Jovana Brankov, Ana Milanović Pešić

Учесници: Ana Milanović Pešić

Саопштење: Understanding Natural Disaster Mitigation through Storytelling in Geography Education

Коаутори: Jovana Brankov, Marko V. Milošević

Учесници: Suzana Lović Obradović

Саопштење: A multidimensional composite index approach to assessing spatial inequalities in local development in Serbia

Коаутори: Stefana Matović, Tamara Jojić Glavonjić

Учесници: Stefana Matović

Саопштење: Is a Global Framework the Solution for the Circular Economy? Challenges and Constraints for Developing Countries

Коаутори: Suzana Lović Obradović

Учесници: Jovana Brankov

Саопштење: Understanding Natural Disaster Mitigation through Storytelling in Geography Education

Коаутори: Ana Milanović Pešić, Marko V. Milošević

Associates of the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts (SASA), Dr. Ana Milanović Pešić, Dr. Suzana Lović Obradović, Dr. Jovana Brankov, Dr. Stefana Matović, and Dr. Dejana Jakovljević, participated in the International Scientific Conference “EUROGEO 2025 Conference: HUMANISING GEOGRAPHY: PEOPLE, PLACE AND SPACE IN A GLOBAL WORLD,” held at the Institute of Geography, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics – “Ss. Cyril and Methodius” University (Skopje, North Macedonia). The event, organized by the European Association of Geographers, took place from May 16 to May 18, 2025, during which the participants presented their scientific research papers.

The colleagues from our Institute used the opportunity to learn about current trends and modern methodologies in geographical research, as well as to explore possibilities for involving our staff in projects implemented by EUROGEO.

As part of the conference, a panel session on geographical journals was held, focusing on the role of academic publishing in the field of geography. The panelists were editors of the following journals: Journal of the Bulgarian Geographical Society, European Journal of Geography, Geographical Reviews, and the Journal of the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” SASA. The session addressed topics such as peer review standards, open access publishing, and the importance of interdisciplinary research.

Representatives from our Institute, Dr. Ana Milanović Pešić and Dr. Suzana Lović Obradović, used their participation in the panel to present the Institute’s journal, the thematic areas it covers, opportunities for authors to publish their papers, and to highlight the key challenges the journal faces in the context of contemporary academic publishing.

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Panel Discussion: “The Role of Traditional Games and Sports in the Creation of Tourist Destinations and the Sustainable Development of Local Communities”

Name of the event: Panel Discussion: “The Role of Traditional Games and Sports in the Creation of Tourist Destinations and the Sustainable Development of Local Communities”.

Date: 2024-08-23 до 2024-08-23 године

Venue: The Normann Castle, Bizovac, Croatia

Organisers: Croatian Association of Traditional Games and Sports, the Olympiad of Old Sports (Brođanci), the European Association of Traditional Sports and Games (ETSGA), Institute for Tourism (Zagreb) and the Municipality of Bizovac (Croatia)

Participants: Željko Bjeljac, Jovana Brankov

Announcement title: Old Folk Sports, Games and Competitions – Preservation, Transfer of Knowledge and Presentation

Associates of the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijic” SASA, Dr Željko Bjeljac and Dr Јovana Brankov participated in the Panel Discussion: “The Role of Traditional Games and Sports in the Creation of Tourist Destinations and the Sustainable Development of Local Communities”. The discussion was attended by scientists from Italy and Croatia, as well as practitioners from the field of traditional sports and games. It was organized on the occasion of the 50th Olympiad of Ancient Sports in Brođanci, Croatia.

On that occasion, the associates of the Geographical Institute held a lecture on: “Old Folk Sports, Games and Competitions – Preservation, Transfer of Knowledge and Presentation” in which they presented part of the multi-year research results on this topic.

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International Conference: “9th International Conference on Cartography & GIS”

Date: 2024-06-16 до 2024-06-21 године

Venue: Nessebar, Bulgaria

Organisers: Bulgarian Cartographic Association

Participants: Suzana Lović Obradović

Announcement title: Application of Geospatial Analyzes in the Detection of Traffic Accident Patterns

Coautors: Jasmina M. Jovanović, Marko Stojanović

 

Associate of the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” SASA, Dr Suzana Lović Obradović, attended the scientific international conference “9th International Conference on Cartography & GIS” and presented her research in the plenary session. The Conference was organized by Bulgarian Cartographic Association and held at the ARTIUM – center of culture and education in Nessebar, Bulgaria.

Programme: https://iccgis2024.cartography-gis.com/wp-content/uploads/9ICCGIS-FINAL-PROGRAMME.pdf

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3rd International Conference Natural Hazards and Risks in a Changing World – Addressing Compound and Multi-Hazard Risk

Name of the event: 3rd International Conference Natural Hazards and Risks in a Changing World – Addressing Compound and Multi-Hazard Risk.

Date: June 11, 2024, to June 14, 2024

Venue: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Organisers: MYRIAD-EU and Risk KAN

Participants: Dr. Ana M. Petrović

Announcement title: Recent Torrential Floods in Serbia from a View of a Century-long Story

Dr. Ana M. Petrović, a research associate of the Geographical Institute ‘Jovan Cvijić’ of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts, participated in the ‘3rd International Conference on Natural Hazards and Risks in a Changing World – Addressing Compound and Multi-Hazard Risk’. Dr. Ana M. Petrović’s participation was funded by the Ministry of Science, Technological Development, and Innovation and the conference organizers.

Article: https://civil-protection-knowledge-network.europa.eu/story-collections/supporting-early-career-researchers-field-civil-protection

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International Conference of the European Association of Geographers “EUROGEO 2024 Conference: COMPROMISED GEOGRAPHY: SPREADING A NEW WORLD”

Name of the event: International Conference of the European Association of Geographers “EUROGEO 2024 Conference: COMPROMISED GEOGRAPHY: SPREADING A NEW WORLD”.

Date: May 30, 2024, to June 1, 2024

Venue: Faculty of Arts and Humanities of University of Porto (Portugal)

Organisers: European Association of Geographers (EUROGEO) & Geography Department, Faculty of Arts and Humanities of University of Porto

Participants: Dejana Jakovljević

Announcement title: Water quality of critical endangered watercourses in the Vojvodina Province in Serbia

Participants: Jovana Brankov

Announcement title: Traditional Sports and Games and Community Involvement – Preservation, Transmission of Knowledge, and Tourist Promotion

Coauthors: Ana Milanović Pešić, Željko Bjeljac

Participants: Ana Milanović Pešić

Announcement title: The interaction between environmental quality and cultural heritage in Serbia- exploring residents’ attitudes

Coauthors: Jovana Brankov, Željko Bjeljac

Participants: Suzana Lović Obradović

Announcement title: Leveraging geospatial technologies to capture spatial variation between associated factors and cardiovascular mortality

Coauthors: Stefana Matović, Gorica Stanojević, Nina Ćurčić

Participants: Stefana Matović

Announcement title: Pre-primary education and early childhood development – analysis of european countries with reference to Serbia

Coathors:Suzana Lović Obradović, Darko Vuković

Associates of the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijic” SASA, Dr Јovana Brankov, Dr Ana Milanović Pešić, Dr Suzana Lović Obradović, Dr Stefana Matović and Dr Dejana Jakovljević, attended the International Conference “EUROGEO 2024 Conference: COMPROMISED GEOGRAPHY: SPREADING A NEW WORLD” held in Faculty of Arts and Humanities of University of Porto in Porto (Republic of Portugal), organized by European Association of Geographers (EUROGEO) from 30th May to 1st June 2024, and presented their scientific research on that occasion.

Colleagues from our Institute used the time in the conference to get knowledge of modern trends and methodology in geographical research and geographical education and discuss the possibilities of involving our employees in projects implemented by EUROGEO.

A part of the team from our Institute used their stay in Portugal to visit the Department of Geography and Tourism, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Coimbra, one of the oldest active universities in the world, which is inscribed in the UNESCO Cultural Heritage List. The visit was organized at the invitation of Dr. Claudete Oliveira Moreira, Director of the Master’s Program for Tourism and Cultural Heritage at the Department of Geography and our long-time collaborator. On that occasion, we got acquainted with the history of the university development as well as current work and activities, and disccused the possibilities for expanding cooperation between our institutions.

Conference program: Program and Abstract Book-Porto-2024.pdf

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6TH CONGRESS OF MACEDONIAN GEOGRAPHERS WITH INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION

Name of the event: 6TH CONGRESS OF MACEDONIAN GEOGRAPHERS WITH INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION.

Date: May 29, to May 30, 2024

Venue: Ohrid, North Macedonia

Organisers: Macedonian geographical society and Institute of geography, Faculty of natural sciences and mathematics, Skopje

Participants: Vlasta Kokotović Kanazir

Announcement title: What is our demographic reality? The first results of the 2022 Census in Serbia.

Coautors: Milena Panić, Marija Drobnjaković

Associates of the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijic” SASA, Dr Vlasta Kokotović Kanazir, Dr Milena Panić, Dr Marija Drobnjaković, and dr Ana M. Petrović attended the Sixth Congress of Macedonian Geographers with International Participation and presented their research on that occasion.

Dr. Ana M. Petrović participated as a member of the Scientific Committee of the 6th Congress of Macedonian Geographers and presented a paper entitled Exploring the alignment of the reconstruction methods with real hydrological data in the Physical Geography session.

 

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“Tradition and Transformation of Tourism as a Spatial Phenomenon” – conference dedicated to the anniversaries of education in tourism at the University of Belgrade – Faculty of Geography (2022)

Associate of the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” SASA, Dr Јovana Brankov, attended the scientific conference with international participation “Tradition and Transformation of Tourism as a Spatial Phenomenon” and presented her research on that occasion. The Conference was held at the Palace Hotel in Belgrade

Name of the event: Tradition and Transformation of Tourism as a Spatial Phenomenon.

Date: November 3, to November 4, 2022

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Organisers: Faculty of Geography, University of Belgrade, Tourismologists Association of Serbia and the Balkan Network of Tourism Experts

Participants: Jovana Brankov

Announcement title: Tourism Development and Water Pollution in National Parks in Serbia: Interrelations and Perspectives

Associate of the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” SASA, Dr Јovana Brankov, attended the scientific conference with international participation “Tradition and Transformation of Tourism as a Spatial Phenomenon” and presented her research on that occasion. The Conference was held at the Palace Hotel in Belgrade

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