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Announcement Board

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Publication
Ongoing 2026

IJDRM — Call for Authors & Continuous Publication

International Journal of Disaster Risk Management welcomes original research, reviews and practice-oriented contributions across the full disaster risk management cycle.

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IJDRM publishes two issues per year and uses a continuous (rolling) publication model from 2026.

Accepted articles are published individually after peer review and completion of the editorial and production workflow.

The journal covers natural hazards, technological hazards, complex emergencies, emerging risks, preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation.

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Publication
New Release 22 Jul 2026

Disaster Risk Management: Theory, Concepts and Methods — Now in Print

The revised and expanded English-language university textbook is available in print, offering a contemporary overview of disaster risk management theory, concepts and methods.

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The book addresses the theoretical foundations of disaster risk management, risk assessment, prevention, preparedness, response, protection and rescue systems.

It is intended for students, researchers, practitioners and professionals working across disaster studies and emergency management.

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03
Event
Published 23 Feb 2026

Fourth Memorial Scientific and Professional Conference — Proceedings Published

Proceedings from the Fourth Memorial Scientific and Professional Conference “Predrag Marić” on Modern Integrated Disaster Risk Management are available.

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The conference was jointly organized by the University of Belgrade Faculty of Security Studies, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Serbia and the Institute of International Politics and Economics.

The conference focused on strengthening disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, recovery and community resilience through scientific and professional dialogue.

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Opportunity
Ecosystem Ongoing

ProSafeNet — Professional Network, Training & Research Ecosystem

ProSafeNet connects professionals, researchers, institutions, students and volunteers working in safety, security, risk and emergency management.

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The SPS-DRM news stream highlights ProSafeNet training, research, jobs, events, volunteering and international networking initiatives.

The platform is designed to strengthen professional cooperation and knowledge exchange across disciplines and countries.

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Papers
Closed 14 Feb 2025

Call for Papers — Healthcare Special Issue

Special Issue: The Role of Healthcare in Public Health Risk and Disaster Management: Strategies for Mitigation and Response.

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Topics included healthcare-system resilience, emergency medical response, early warning, crisis communication, public-health preparedness and digital health technologies.

The announcement invited original research articles, reviews and short communications.

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Papers
Closed 21 Jan 2025

Call for Papers — The Role of First Responders in Disasters

A thematic collection inviting researchers, professionals and students to contribute papers on intervention and rescue units in disasters.

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The collection covered training, legal frameworks, tactics, organization, tasks and preparedness of intervention and rescue services.

The call accepted review papers, research papers, case studies, analyses and brief communications.

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Training
Closed 2024

Fifth Basic Security Training in Emergency Situations — Winter Conditions

SPS-DRM announced applications for the fifth basic safety training in emergency situations in winter conditions.

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The announcement formed part of the Society’s practical education and professional-development programme in disaster preparedness and emergency response.

The call is preserved here as part of the announcements archive.

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Papers
Closed 27 Mar 2024

Call for Papers — IJDRM Vol. 6, No. 1

International call for scientific research articles covering natural hazards, anthropogenic disasters, complex emergencies and global crises.

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The call highlighted disaster and crisis management theory and practice, risk awareness, vulnerability analysis, education, training and institutional frameworks.

The expected publication date for the issue was 30 June 2024.

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09
Papers
Closed 2023

Call for Papers — Integrated Disaster Risk Management

Proceedings on Integrated Disaster Risk Management: Preparedness, Mitigation, Response and Recovery.

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The call invited short review, research and case-study papers and especially encouraged student participation.

The original call requested title and abstract registration followed by full-paper submission in late 2023.

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Event
Closed Dec 2023

Applications — Second National Seminar on Disaster Risk Management

Applications were opened for young people and other interested participants for the Second National Seminar in Belgrade.

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The seminar included expert lectures and a round table on strengths and weaknesses of the disaster risk management system in Serbia.

The event has since been completed and is retained here as part of the historical announcements archive.

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Papers
Archive 2021

Call for Scientific Research Papers — Legal and Security Aspects of Disaster Risk Management

A joint call covering legal and security aspects of natural and anthropogenic disaster risk management.

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Thematic areas included earthquakes, landslides, floods, droughts, epidemics, forest fires, nuclear and radiological risks, industrial accidents, hazardous substances, fires and CBRN terrorism.

The collection was organized with the University of Novi Sad Faculty of Law, SPS-DRM and the International Institute for Disaster Research.

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