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Multilateral project “Geomorphological interpretation of photogrammetry and laser scanning data in the study of torrential watersheds”

Project ID: DS-15

Project leader: Dr. Valentina Nikolova

Project coordinator in Serbia, employed at the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić”, SASA: Dr. Ana M. Petrovic

Project holders: University of Mining and Geology “St. Ivan Rilski” in Bulgaria, Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” SASA, Geosciences Rennes of the University of Rennes, Global Change Research Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences

Partner organization on the project in Serbia: Faculty of Geography, University of Belgrade

Project duration: from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025

Sponsors: Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation of the Republic of Serbia, Program of international scientific cooperation of importance for the Republic of Serbia – Program for financing multilateral scientific and technological cooperation in the Danube region

 

The Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” SASA is involved in the project “Geomorphological interpretation of photogrammetry and laser scanning data in the study of torrential basins”, which lasts 48 months. The implementation of the project in Serbia is financed by the Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation of the Republic of Serbia.

The multilateral project brings together 6 academic and research organizations from Serbia, Bulgaria, France and the Czech Republic. The project focuses on the analysis of sediment granulation and orientation using classic and modern methods employing UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) and Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS) technologies. The general goal of the project is to support the investigation of torrential phenomena using multisensory methods and the mapping of hydro-geomorphological risks of torrential floods and debris flows in the watersheds of hilly-mountainous areas.

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In Promotion, Архива

Promotion of the monograph “Đerdap National Park – the First 50 Years”

Name: Promotion of the monograph “Đerdap National Park – the First 50 Years”
Date: February 21, 2025
Venue: Belgrade City Library, Belgrade
Organisers: Public Company Đerdap National Park and Belgrade City Library

On February 21st, 2025, the promotion of the monograph “Đerdap National Park – the First 50 Years” was held at the Belgrade City Library. In the presence of employees of the PE Đerdap National Park, reviewers, numerous associates from scientific institutions and national parks, as well as the media, this significant monograph, published on the occasion of the anniversary – half a century since the proclamation of the Đerdap National Park was presented to the audience.

One of the reviewers of the monograph, our colleague Dr Ana Milanović Pešić, had a speech at the promotion. In her address, she pointed out the decades-long successful cooperation between the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” SASA and the PE Đerdap National Park, which also resulted in the publication of the Lexicon of the Đerdap National Park in 2015. She also highlighted the participation of numerous associates of our Institute in projects and publications implemented by the PE Đerdap National Park, as well as the participation of Dr Jelena Ćalić in the Commission for the implementation and proclamation of the Geopark Đerdap.

According to the reviewer, Dr Ana Milanović Pešić, the monograph “Đerdap National Park – the First 50 Years” is a popular scientific publication that will enable the academic community, as well as nature lovers, to gain systematic knowledge about the untouched natural beauty and rich cultural heritage of our largest national park. The promotion of the monograph was attended by several colleagues from our Institute, including Dr. Jelena Ćalić and Dr. Dragana Milijašević Joksimović, who participated as collaborators in the creation of this publication.

Participant: Dr Ana Milanović Pešić

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Successful Implementation of the Bilateral Scientific and Technological Cooperation Project between the Republic of Serbia and the People’s Republic of China

Project leader: Dr Darko Vuković
Project duration: 2021-2023
Sponsors: the Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation of the Republic of Serbia and the Ministry of Science of the People’s Republic of China.
Executive contractors: the Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” SASA

During the 2021–2023 period, the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” SASA successfully implemented a bilateral scientific and technological cooperation project between the Republic of Serbia and the People’s Republic of China entitled Comparative Research on Sino-Serbia Disaster Risk Prevention and Control from the Viewpoint of Multi-Disasters.

The project was carried out in cooperation with the Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing. On the Serbian side, the project activities were led by Dr Darko Vuković, with the participation of researchers from the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” SASA, in accordance with the decisions of the competent institutions of the Republic of Serbia and the governing bodies of the Institute. The project was funded by the Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation of the Republic of Serbia and the Ministry of Science of the People’s Republic of China.

The main scientific objective of the project was to provide an integrated analysis of methods and techniques for assessing multi-hazard risks in Serbia and China, identify spatial patterns of high risk, and improve preventive and management measures in the field of multi-risk governance. A distinct segment of the research also focused on hazards triggered by the COVID pandemic in the markets of Serbia and China.

As part of the project, from 25 November to 1 December 2023, the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” SASA hosted a delegation from the Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The delegation included Professor Erfu Dai, the Chinese project leader, together with team members Shaohong Wu, Jiangbo Gao, and Lulu Liu. During the visit, a working meeting was held with the aim of strengthening institutional cooperation, preparing joint publications, and defining future directions of scientific collaboration.

An important part of the visit by the Chinese delegation was devoted to field research in Serbia. On that occasion, the delegation visited loess profiles in Fruška Gora National Park, mega landslides along the Belgrade–Smederevo route, as well as the geological profile of the Boljetinska River Canyon in Đerdap National Park and Geopark. During the fieldwork along the right bank of the Danube, the Chinese colleagues became acquainted with the genesis, dynamics, and consequences of the activation of several major landslides, including Cigansko Brdo, Rujište, Jugovo, and Provalija.

On the other hand, from 18 to 26 December 2023, a delegation from the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” SASA, consisting of Dr Darko Vuković, Dr Ana Milanović Pešić, Dr Marko D. Petrović, and Dr Stefan Denda, conducted a study visit to the People’s Republic of China. During their stay in Beijing, several working meetings were held with colleagues from the partner institution, where opportunities for continued cooperation through new joint projects and co-authored papers in international scientific journals were discussed. A particularly valuable part of the visit was the opportunity to learn more about the organization, history, and scientific work of the Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, which further strengthened institutional ties and laid the foundation for future cooperation.

After the stay in Beijing, the research activities continued in Sichuan Province, in Chengdu and Dujiangyan. As part of the fieldwork, the Serbian delegation visited Dujiangyan, one of the most important historical irrigation and flood control systems in China, which remains in operation to this day. In addition, the team visited Wenchuan, the site of the catastrophic 2008 earthquake, which stands as one of the most significant contemporary examples of a natural disaster in China and an important case for research in the fields of risk management and post-disaster recovery.

The successful implementation of this project confirms the importance of international scientific cooperation in the fields of geographical research, natural hazard assessment, and multi-risk management. Through joint research, field activities, scientific exchange, and the preparation of publications, the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” SASA made an important contribution to strengthening cooperation between Serbia and China and to the further development of comparative research in this field.

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In Conferences, organisation, Архива

THE 5TH CONGRESS OF SLAVIC GEOGRAPHERS AND ETHNOGRAPHERS HELD IN BELGRADE

Date: October 23, to October 25, 2024
Venue: Belgrade
Organisers: Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts in cooperation with the Cultural Centre “Vuk Karadžić” Loznica
Sponsors: Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation and Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Serbia

On the centenary of the first Congress in Prague, as well as 88 years after the last one in Sofia, the 5th Congress of Slavic Geographers and Ethnographers was held from October 23 to 25 in Belgrade (Republic of Serbia). It was organized at the initiative of the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts (SASA) in cooperation with the Cultural Centre “Vuk Karadžić”, Loznica, with the support of the Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation and the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Serbia.

The opening ceremony was held at the Rectorate of the University of Belgrade in the presence of distinguished guests from the country and abroad. In addition to the host, Dr. Milan Radovanović, Director of the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” SASA, the gathering was also welcomed by Academician Zoran Knežević, President of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Academician Milovan Pecelj, Member of the Academy of Sciences and Arts of the Republika Srpska, Dr. Vladimir Cvetković, Vice-Rector for Science of the University of Belgrade, Dr. Michael Meadows, former President of the International Geographical Union (IGU), Dr. Rafael de Miguel Gonzalez, President of the European Association of Geographers (EUROGEO), Dr. Massimiliano Tabuzzi, Secretary General of the Association of European Geographical Societies (EUGEO), and Dr. Branko Banović, Director of the Institute of Ethnography SASA.

In the first two working days, 90 scientists from 17 countries (mostly Slavic) participated in the Congress. Also, in addition to representatives of international geographical organizations, representatives of nations, i.e., institutions with which Jovan Cvijić had intensive cooperation at various stages, participated in the working part: Charles University and Vienna University (Austrian Academy of Sciences), Sorbonne and the University of Neuchatel. Taking into account the importance of the People’s Republic of China in the field of geographical research, including the “Belt and Road” initiative, as well as long-standing cooperation, colleagues from the Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research of the Chinese Academy of Sciences also attended.

In order to maintain the structure of the previous Congresses while respecting modern achievements in the aforementioned disciplines, nine sessions were conceived. These were: 1) physical-geographical processes and their effects on the population; 2) contemporary theoretical and methodological approaches in geography; 3) environmental protection; 4) population geography; 5) economic development perspectives and their impact on the population; 6) spatial planning; 7) historical geography; 8) political geography; and 9) ethnology. In the Book of Abstracts and Contributed Papers, 101 presentations were published on over 400 pages. Of these, 81 abstracts and 20 papers, with a total of 176 authors and co-authors, from 47 different institutions.

At the end of the first day of the Congress, a “Forum” was held, where the funding program was promoted, and information was provided regarding applications for ERC grants in all scientific fields, including geography. Also, the international cooperation and publishing activities of the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” SASA were presented.

The third (final) day was reserved for an expert excursion on the route Belgrade–Požarevac–Golubac–Veliko Gradište–Belgrade. The participants had the opportunity to get acquainted with the natural and cultural peculiarities of this part of Serbia. Special attention was paid to the visit to the Archaeological Site of Viminacium, the former military headquarters and capital of the Roman province of Upper Moesia, one of the most significant and richest archaeological sites from the Roman period in Serbia. Continuing the journey, entering Djerdap National Park (Djerdap Gorge), the participants first became acquainted with the characteristics of this part of the Danube River. A visit to the Golubac Fortress, a medieval cultural monument of exceptional importance, was organized. The tour ended with an informal gathering at Srebrno Jezero (Silver Lake), a river branch on the right bank of the Danube.

Celebrating the aforementioned jubilees with the presence of numerous participants was an exceptional honor for the Geographical Institute team. This event provides an incentive for the geographical and ethnographic scientific community to continue the path of our illustrious ancestors. Undoubtedly, we have a thorny road ahead of us. Still, as expected from the Institute that bears Cvijić’s name, we are ready to take on this challenging but significant responsibility.

Once again, we would like to thank all our colleagues who participated in the work of the 5th Congress of Slavic Geographers and Ethnographers.

The team of the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” of the Serbian Academy of Sciences

First call

Second call

Third call

Program

Book of Abstracts and Contributed Papers

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In Conferences, organisation, Архива

International Conference on Transboundary Erosion and Watershed Pollution

Date: July 19, 2023, to July 24, 2023
Venue: Rectorate of the University of Belgrade and Russian Center of Science and Culture, Belgrade, Serbia
Organisers: Center of Russian Geographical Society in Serbia, University of Belgrade, Geographical Faculty of Lomonosov Moscow State University, Geographical Institute „Jovan Cvijić” SASA, The World Association of Soil and Water Conservation (WASWAC), International Commission of Continental Erosion(ICCE)

SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT

CONFERENCE PROGRAM

BOOK OF ABSTRACTS

 

With great pleasure we inform you that in the organization of the Center of the Russian Geographical Society in Serbia, the University of Belgrade, the Faculty of Geography of the Moscow State University “M.V. Lomonosov” (Moscow, Russia) and the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” SASA in the period from July 19 until July 24, the international conference “International Conference on Transboundary Erosion and Watershed Pollution” was successfully held.

The conference gathered over 30 participants, some of whom are leading international experts in the field of river erosion, sediment transport, water quality and sediments. During the first two working days of the Conference, research papers and projects dealing with transboundary water and sediment pollution (session 1), water and erosion problems in the Balkan region (session 2), as well as current challenges facing Lake Baikal, the transboundary area of the World Heritage (session 3) were presented. The participants had a very useful discussion on the current state of research in this area, as well as an principle agreement on future joint research directions. As one of the results of the Conference, it was agreed to prepare a special issue in the journal “Geography, Environment, Sustainability” dedicated to the theme of this Conference.

On the third and fourth day of the conference, an excursion was organized to get to know Serbia, its natural and cultural-historical values, during which conference participants from abroad visited the historical-memorial complex, i.e. the Endowment of King Peter I in Oplenac near Topola, the Natural History Center in Svilajnac , Kopaonik National Park, Jošanička Banja and Studenica Monastery.

Scientific Committee:
• Miroljub Milinchich (Prof.) Russian geographical Society, Serbian branch; Faculty of Geography, Belgrade University
• Miodrag D. Zlatic (Prof. D. Sc.) Faculty of Forestry, Belgrade University, Serbia
• Ratko Ristic (Prof.) Vice Rector for International Cooperation Belgrade University, Serbia
• Velimir Secerov (Prof.) dean Faculty of Geography, Belgrade University, Serbia
• Milan Radovanović (Prof. Dr.) Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts, director Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić”
• Marko Urošev (Dr.) Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić”, Serbia
• Kasimov Nikolay (Prof. Dr.), Faculty of Geography, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia.
• Chalov Sergey (Prof. Dr.), Faculty of Geography, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia.
• Garmaev Endon (Prof. Dr.), Baikal Institute of Nature Management, Ulan Ude, Russia.
• Jarsjø Jerker (Prof. Dr.), Department of Physical Geography and Quaternary Geology, Stockholm University, Sweden
• Karthe Daniel (Dr.), United Nations University, Germany.
• Nittrouer Jeff (Prof. Dr.), Texas Technical University, Houston, TX, USA
• Tian Y. Dong, Ph.D. (Dr.) School of Earth, Environment, and Marine Sciences University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, TX, USA
• Brandon McElroy (Prof. Dr.), University of Wyoming, USA

 

Conference web page: https://sediment.ru/basenet2023

e-mail:basenet23@gmail.com

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In Promotion, Архива

Promotion of the project “Interactive map of Jovan Cvijić’s scientific research and achievements”

Name: Promotion of the project “Interactive map of Jovan Cvijić’s scientific research and achievements”.
Date: November 14, 2022
Venue: Jadar Museum, Loznica, Serbia
Organisers: Cultural Center “Vuk Karadžić” Loznica

In the framework of the event “Days of Jovan Cvijić”, associates from the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” SASA, Dr Ana Milanović Pešić, Dr Jovana Brankov and Dragoljub Štrbac were guests of the Cultural Center “Vuk Karadžić” in Loznica on November 14, 2022. On that occasion, they participated in the promotion of the interactive map of scientific research and achievements of Jovan Cvijić. This interactive map is a result of the same name project that has been approved and financially supported by Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Serbia. It was jointly realized by associates from Cultural Center “Vuk Karadžić” Loznica and the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” SASA.

The interactive map was presented by project managers MA Biljana Radičević and Dr Ana Milanović Pešić.

Participants: Ana Milanović Pešić, Jovana Brankov, and Dragoljub Štrbac

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In Promotion, Архива

Exhibition “Spatial and Urban Planning of Kosovo and Metohija”

Name: Exhibition “Spatial and Urban Planning of Kosovo and Metohija”
Date: June 2, 2022, to June 3, 2022
Venue: Kosovska Mitrovica, Serbia
Organisers: Serbian Spatial Planners Association, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics of the University of Pristina with temporary headquarters in Kosovska Mitrovica and the Faculty of Geography of the University of Belgrade

The Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” SASA participated in the exhibition “Spatial and Urban Planning of Kosovo and Metohija”, successfully realized in Kosovska Mitrovica 2-3. June 2022, organized by the Serbian Spatial Planners Association, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics of the University of Pristina with temporary headquarters in Kosovska Mitrovica and the Faculty of Geography of the University of Belgrade.

The organizers, in cooperation with numerous scientific and professional institutions, collected and systematized the available spatial and urban plans, as well as other professional documents made for the area of Kosovo and Metohija, whose summaries formed the exhibition setting and material published in the thematic catalogue. Within the event, several professional lectures were organized, as well as a visit to the Serbian medieval monasteries of the Patriarchate of Peć and Visoki Dečani.

Within the exhibition and the published catalogue, the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” SASA presented two publications:

  1. Šara Mountain Župas Gora, Opolje and Sredska and
  2. Commune Štrpce (Sirnićka Župa).

The authors of the presented material are Marija Drobnjaković, Ph.D., Radmila Miletić, M.Sc., and Vladimir Popović, M.Sc., a Scholar of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development, Serbia.

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In International projects, Архива

Current and predicted distribution of pseudoscorpions (Arachnida: Pseudoscorpiones)

Project reference number:
Project leader: Nina B. Ćurčić
Project authors: Nina B. Ćurčić
Duration: September 27, 2021 – October 1, 2021
Sponsors: “SYNTHESYS+” program funded by the European Commission
Project participants: Nina B. Ćurčić

 

Dr. Nina B. Ćurčić visited the Natural History Museum in Vienna, Austria, from September 27 to October 1, 2021, where she worked on the research project “Current and predicted distribution of pseudoscorpions (Arachnida: Pseudoscorpiones) in Serbia and Montenegro,” which she leads. The project is being implemented within the framework of the SYNTHESYS+ program, funded by the European Commission.

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In Promotion, Архива

Promotion of print editions and exibition of the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijic” SASA (2019)

Name: Promotion of print editions and exibition of the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijic” SASA (2019).
Date: April 18, 2019
Venue: Faculty of hotel management and tourism, Vrnjačka Banja, Serbia
Organisers: Center for scientific research of Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts in Kragujevac and Faculty of hotel management and tourism in Vrnjačka Banja, University of Kragujevac
Promotion programme: Agenda Vrnjacka Banja-PDF.pdf

On Thursday, April 18, 2019, the collaborators of the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijic” SASA participated in the celebration of the Day of the Faculty for hotel management and tourism in Vrnjačka Banja and on that occasion they presented the selected print editions and exhibition of the Institute.

On the promotion of the editions, the Journal of Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijic ” SASA was presented by Dr. Marko Petrović. The capital monograph edition entitled “Geography of Serbia” was presented by Dr. Marko Urošev, while about the edition “Lexicons of the National Parks of Serbia” and “From the notebooks of Jovan Cvijić – Selected Pages and Interpretations” spoke Dr. Ana Milanović Pešić. Special issues of our Institute in the field of tourism (monographs “Ecological tourism in protected natural assets in Banat”, “Tourist events in Serbia”, “Development perspectives of the cultural route Fortresses along the Danube” and “Tourism of Vršac mountains”) was presented by Dr. Jovana Brankov. The exhibition “Branislav Kojić: space in the village, a village in the space” was presented by Dr. Zlata Vuksanović-Macura.

Participants: Dr. Marko Petrović, Dr. Marko Urošev, Dr. Ana Milanović Pešić, Dr. Jovana Brankov and Dr. Zlata Vuksanović-Macura

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How to Protect against Natural Disasters

Seminar ID: 586
Acreditation: The program is accredited by the Institute for the Advancement of Education.
Date: December 24, 2015, to December 26, 2015
Venue: Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” SASA, Djure Jakšića 9 , Belgrade, Serbia
Organisers: Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” SASA
Head of seminar: Marko V. Milošević
Programme: akreditovani_seminar_kszoen.pdf

Posetite stranicu seminara: How to Protect against Natural Disasters

 

Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijic” SASA since 2008 organizes seminars that have a goal to protect the human lives and minor the consequences of the natural hazards. Seminar will be held in the period from 2014 until 2018, as the program of professional training of teachers.

Target groups: class teacher, subject teacher – Primary school, subject teacher – high school, teacher of general subjects – vocational school, a teacher of vocational subjects – vocational school, a teacher at a school for the education of students with disabilities, a teacher at a school for education of adults, teacher of general subjects – in high art school (music, ballet, art), a teacher of optional subjects, the director / assistant director.
Seminar duration 16 hours in 2 days.

Contact person: Milena Panić
phone: 011/2636-594; Fax:011/2637-597; Mobile: 064/197-2993
e-mail: seminar@gi.sanu.ac.rs

 

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